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Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Chipotle customer walks out mid-order after worker ‘skimped’ on food

‘Bro that’s actually decent’: Chipotle customer walks out mid-order after worker ‘skimped’ on steak. Not everyone agrees

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Customer blasts hometown store for suddenly ditching free drink refills.

‘I hope this reaches McDonald’s’: Customer blasts hometown Micky D’s for no free drink refills. What’s happening?

HVAC expert dines at Olive Garden. Then he pulls out his thermometer

‘I need to talk to the manager’: HVAC expert dines at Olive Garden. Then he pulls out his thermometer

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Woman gets refund for Chipotle bowl after it’s already made

‘Can I get a refund? I don’t want that’: Woman gets refund for Chipotle bowl after it’s already made

Chili’s customers have to eat rice their with hands after being told there is no silverware

‘They couldn’t have told you BEFORE you ordered?’: Chili’s customers have to eat rice with their hands after being told there is no silverware

Customers think Chipotle is now trying to be generous with portions amid ‘boycott’

‘Keep boycotting. 4 days isn’t enough’: Customers think Chipotle is now trying to be generous with portions amid ‘boycott’

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Publix shopper shares how you can get ‘expensive’ ice cream like Talenti, Magnum for just $0.66

‘Oh I need to stock up!’: Publix shopper shares how you can get ‘expensive’ ice cream like Talenti, Magnum for just $0.66

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Barista shares why customers should ‘never come’ to his coffee shop

‘The only thing that gets washed daily…’: Barista shares why customers should ‘never come’ to his coffee shop. It backfires

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

McDonald's logo(l), Woman talking(c), McDonald's app(r)

‘I been getting free DoorDash for 2 months’: McDonald’s customer shows ‘glitch’ in the app that can give you free food

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Chipotle worker exposes which meat is fresh and which meat comes in a bag

‘Bro about to lose his job’: Chipotle worker exposes which meat is fresh and which meat comes in a bag

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Man talking(l+r), Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen(c)

‘It’s to get them to leave’: Professional chef says you should stay away from Pappadeaux

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Woman talking(l+r), Woman showing off lettuce(c)

‘This is my nightmare’: Grocery shopper can’t believe what the store looks like 2 days after it restocked

‘So funny how they’d rather the food be wasted’: Buffalo Wild Wings server tells customers they can’t have a box for unlimited wings. They find a workaround

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

‘Frito-Lay please explain’: Woman buys a variety pack of Doritos, Funyuns, and Lay’s chips from the grocery store. She finds something unexpected inside

McDonald's sign(l), Woman staring at camera(c), Big Mac box(r)

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