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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

Jobseeker says TJ Maxx rejected her job application

‘I’m confused that you’re confused’: Jobseeker says T.J. Maxx rejected her job application. Viewers aren’t sympathetic

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

Server says tip pooling is actually restaurant stealing tips—more than you realize

‘Who gets that extra $400?’: Server says tip pooling is actually restaurant stealing tips—more than you realize

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

Melody Heald

Boss tells worker he’s not allowed to work from home

‘Can’t have it both ways’: Boss tells worker he’s not allowed to work from home. That backfires

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘He’s doing the same thing’: Woman gets fired for having a fitness TikTok. Now, the man who fired her has one too

server shows the effort workers will put in if they make livable wage

‘They don’t realize the unnecessary bending over we do for the tip!’: Viewers divided after server shows the effort workers will put in if they make livable wage

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Woman resells Miracle Whip for $15 a jar as a ‘beginner Amazon reseller.’

‘This is why i barely order off Amazon’: Woman resells Miracle Whip for $15 a jar as a ‘beginner Amazon reseller.’ Her profit is unbelievable

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

Corporate worker says she has to beg for work, only takes 10 minutes to complete it

‘No one gave me like… any work???’: Corporate worker says she has to beg for work, only takes 10 minutes to complete it

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

Natasha Dubash

Cheesecake Factory worker slams customers who ask for recommendations

‘What’s good here?’: Cheesecake Factory worker slams customers who ask for recommendations

McDonald’s worker has to hide her food from her boss since employees can only eat ‘small-sized things’

‘I panicked’: McDonald’s worker has to hide her food from her boss since employees can only eat ‘small-sized things’

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Brain literally reboots’: Cashier calls out customers who use change

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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‘I think I had a more professional experience with Starbucks’: Woman walks out on final interview with CEO so clueless he thinks she’s already been hired

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

Braden Bjella

‘I know she was trying to relate but it’s not the same’: Woman can’t believe boss’ response after she confides that she’s ‘struggling with money’

‘PPL don’t understand how lucrative this business is’: Entrepreneur accused of ‘taking advantage of’ immigrant labor. It backfires

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

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‘Seems like a setup’: Woman shows up to business meeting at a restaurant with male professional. It backfires

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