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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

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‘Why do you have to keep going up there to request a pizza?’: Woman pays $72 for Cicis Pizza, says it’s not a ‘real’ buffet

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘Up to some shenanigans here’: Shopper catches Sam’s Club putting new expiration stickers on old orange juice

Mike Hadge

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Rumors that Rainforest Cafe will open in NYC has the internet tracking down clues: ‘please let it be true’

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Logan Paul, MrBeast, and KSI launch Lunchables competitor ‘Lunchly’

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

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‘Don’t you dare’: Panera drive-thru customer orders brownie. She can’t believe how they serve it to her

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Didn’t want to believe [it]’: Customer reveals what really happens when you order ginger ale and they’re out at a restaurant

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‘Why I never buy pasta at a restaurant’: Customer goes to ‘fancy’ restaurant and orders pasta. Then they spot the Barilla farfalle box in the back

‘Apparently Velveeta thinks I identify as a family of 5: Customer accuses Velveeta of false advertising

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Rounding up all the National Cheeseburger Day deals for September 18th

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘This gives me the ick’: Viewers divided after Walmart shopper shares how she samples every product before buying them

Trader Joe’s customer buys the cheese sticks. They they notice something unusual about them

‘It’s inevitable.. people still make the cheese’: Trader Joe’s customer buys the cheese sticks. Then they notice something unusual about them

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

McDonald's customer orders a side of bacon for $1.99. Then she opens the box

‘I’m gonna need answers’: McDonald’s customer orders a side of bacon for $1.99. Then she opens the box

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‘Where was this the other day when i ran out’: People are realizing teriyaki sauce is only 2 ingredients—and it may be cheaper to make at home

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘Who is the tip for?’: Customer calls out food truck OWNER for asking for 20% tip

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