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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

Two panel design with a person walking and talking to the camera in a grocery store, next to an image of cinnamon toast crunch cereal

‘I’m so embarrassed because I wanna try it’: Kroger shopper demands answers after taking a closer look at Hormel bacon package

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

Melody Heald

Pretzels from Auntie Anne's(l) Auntie Anne's Sign(c) Woman smiling(r)

‘Wetzel’s Pretzels would never’: Woman tries to order pretzel bites from Auntie Anne’s. Then she sees what the 4 workers are doing

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

Two panel design with a close up shot of a Bundt Cake next to an image of a store called "Nothing Bundt Cakes"

‘As a frequent Nothing Bundt Cakes eater…’: Woman buys White Chocolate Raspberry Cake. Then she notices something only a true Nothing Bundt Cakes fan would notice

Man with chicken tender(l), Raising Cane's sign(r)

‘I’ve been missing out’: Man shows the right way to order at the Raising Cane’s drive-thru. Here’s the little-known substitution blowing everyone’s mind

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

Mars Ramos

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‘Running there’: NYC starts congestion pricing. Then Shake Shack does this in response

Two panel design with a woman looking annoyed and talking at the camera, next to an image of vacuumed sealed food

‘I have no idea how I’m alive rn’: Expert issues warning for anyone who buys fish in vacuum-sealed bags

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

Braden Bjella

‘This ain’t even real cheese’: Woman buys Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Then she takes a closer look at the package

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

Two panel design with a bowl of gourmet seasoning in a nice bowl, next to an image of a Walmart

‘Did y’all know these were back here?’: Man goes to Walmart’s home and garden section. Then he finds something unusual being sold there

Two panel design with a person grabbing ice cream out of a freezer next to an image of ice cream with freezer burn.

‘Who woulda thought??’: Woman puts Blue Bell Ice Cream upside down in the freezer. Then she opens it the next day

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Two panel design of a woman looking frustrated as she talking to the camera, next to an image of a BurgerKing drink

‘What words SPECIFICALLY did you say?’: Woman orders Burger King Chicken Fries for her kid. Then she sees what worker put in the bag

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

Woman smiling(l) Oikos Triple zero yogurst(c) hand holding Okios Triple Zero

‘I guess I never read my yogurt cups until now’: Shopper buys Oikos Yogurt. Then they read the fine print

Three panel design with a close up of the brand "Zojirushi" rice coker, below is an image of someone grabbing rice from large bag, next to an image of a woman talking but not looking at the camera

‘That’s the Cadillac of rice cookers’: Woman says use this rice cooker if you want it done ‘the Asian way.’ Then she shows how

Woman holding up Campbells Can(l) Campbell's Sign(c) Noodle Soup(r)

‘PLEASE TELL ME I was NOT the only one’: Woman buys Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup from the grocery store. Then she reads the fine print

woman taking bite of bread roll(l) Texas Roadhouse Restaurant(c) Table at Texas Roadhouse with bread rolls and ranch(r)

‘The more you know’: Former Texas Roadhouse worker shows little-known bread roll hack

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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Food