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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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‘It doesn’t say it’s an upcharge’: Customer accuses McDonald’s of false advertising over breakfast item. Is he in the wrong?

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Woman sharing Experience at Home Sense(l) Home Sense store sign(c) Home sense products on Shelves(r)

‘I also saw this the other day’: Homesense shopper warns against grocery shopping at the store after noticing this product on the shelf

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I’ve been eating this stuff my whole life’: Viewers torn after expert reveals something shocking about Kraft mac and cheese

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

3 panel image showing a person complaining and the Fellini Coffee sign.

‘The ice is on top of garbage cans’: Barista calls out Instagram-famous restaurant for what workers are doing to food

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

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‘As a vegan of 10 years I bought throughout that entire period’: Lawyer issues warning for people who eat Beyond Meat

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

Mars Ramos

Woman sharing warning about Costco(l) Costco Store Front(c) Costco rotisserie Chicken(r)

‘I just had 2 in the fridge that I threw out’: Costco customer issues warning on $4.99 rotisserie chicken

Man sharing his Applebee's Experience(l), Applebee's Grill and Bar sign(c); Margarita Drink(r)

‘They cut me off’: Man says Applebee’s dollar margaritas are a ‘scam.’ Here’s why—and what to expect next time they’re back

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘Going to be waiting awhile’: Woman goes to Whataburger drive-thru. Then she notices the Toyota in front of her

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‘We’re trying to help people out’: Jimmy John’s worker warns customers who order through DoorDash

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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‘It’s Daisy’: Woman says she’s found the ‘secret’ to Chipotle sour cream. Does it work?

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

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‘That’s why these little things are red’: Man buys Nerds Gummy Clusters. He can’t believe what’s on the ingredient label

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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‘It’s like $130 just for a dinner for family’: Woman says KFC has gotten ‘stingy’ with the mashed potatoes. What’s changed?

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘They stand on shopping is a pleasure’: Publix deli customer shares little-known potato wedge secret

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Calling all competitors’: Olive Garden customers say they changed breadstick recipes. Did they really? Here’s what we know—including where to get them fresh

Kiera Sargent is a self-declared chronically online adult, she enjoys weaving stories out of the content she consumes to reflect on greater social and cultural developments. When she’s not staring at a screen, she stares at the pages of a book, through a camera viewfinder, or at a paint-soaked canvas.

Kiera Sargent

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Food