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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

Ex-Chick-fil-A worker says his manager made him wear a cow suit in 100-degree heat for Cow Appreciation Day

‘We have chicken to sell’: Ex-Chick-fil-A worker says his manager made him wear a black uniform in 110-degree heat for Cow Appreciation Day

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Job-hunter finally gets offered a role. They tell her she has to do 18 hours of training unpaid

‘Without a pay? Nope’: Job-hunter finally gets offered a role. They tell her she has to do 18 hours of training unpaid

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

Melody Heald

Delivery driver puts in two-weeks’ notice. His workplace ‘disables’ his work truck while he is 300 miles away from home

‘Never do a two week notice. Ever’: Delivery driver puts in two-weeks’ notice. His workplace ‘disables’ his work truck while he is 300 miles away from home

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

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‘Heart-break pizza anyone?’: Pizza shop worker finds out she has to make heart-shaped pizza for ex for Valentine’s Day, gets revenge

Woman forced to go into office to ‘collaborate.’ There’s no one else there

‘I could have been at home collaborating with my dog’: Woman forced to go into office to ‘collaborate.’ There’s no one else there

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

Airbnb cleaner doesn’t want to accommodate early check-in.

‘Sounds like a $700 inconvenience charge’: Airbnb cleaner doesn’t want to accommodate early check-in. Is she wrong?

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‘It’s embarrassing … I’m literally applying for minimum-wage jobs’: Woman who speaks 3 languages, has 2 degrees has to walk into places with physical resume to check for job openings

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

Braden Bjella

Job-hunter goes in for pre-employment drug test. It leaves her with a bald spot

‘To work at a CAR DEALERSHIP?!’: Job-hunter goes in for pre-employment drug test. It leaves her with a bald spot

‘Server $$$ is addicting’: Red Lobster server shows how much she takes home in tips during a weekend shift

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘I don’t know you like that’: Smoothie King worker says he was fired after complaining about customers always touching his hand in the drive-thru

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‘Go big or go home’: Manager spies on his worker during a slow shift from overhead camera. So, she sends him a surprise message

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

‘From someone who ran a GM dealership for many years, she’s spot-on’: Expert reveals what time of the month you should buy your car

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

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‘Same thing happened to me’: DoorDasher delivered through snowstorm to complete referral bonus orders. She never got the money

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

‘You guys don’t deserve it’: Server says she’s done tipping other servers 20% when she goes out. Here’s why

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Hooters server reveals how much she made it tips while wearing her 'Birthday' sash

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