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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

Target worker catches co-worker trying to hide exclusive Stanley Cup for themselves

‘You just got that employee in trouble’: Target worker caught hiding exclusive Stanley Cup for themselves

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

Braden Bjella

Starbucks barista shows schedule full of promotions like Weekend BOGO and $3 Thursdays

‘Ever since ppl started boycotting them I’ve noticed I get more offers’: Starbucks barista shows schedule full of promotions like Weekend BOGO and $3 Thursdays

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

Kahron Spearman

Worker shares why you should never reveal your age at work

‘I’ve never been undermined like this in my life’: Worker shares why you should never reveal your age at work

Man talking(l+r), Wedding cake with bride and groom on top split down the center(c)

‘I had a job try to tell me I was denied to attend my own wedding’: Worker says you should no longer ‘request off’ from job

Influencer blasts Hisense company for faulty products

‘The sales person said they wouldn’t take Hisense even if it was free’: Customer blasts new TV. Here’s why

Flight attendants share the types of questions they get from passengers on a daily basis

‘Of course we’re gonna say no if you ask to be on our buddy pass’: Flight attendants share the types of questions they get from passengers on a daily basis

Mechanic says to stop asking your mechanic friend this question

‘Hey, what do you think?’: Mechanic says to stop asking your mechanic friend this question

Work-from-home employee praises job for not making her take back-to-back calls.

’15 minutes between calls’: Work-from-home employee praises job for not making her take back-to-back calls. Here’s where she works

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

Sam's Club worker calls blasts how Instant Savings deals really work

‘If my screen says 20.98 – 8.00, I’m gonna get that for $12.98’: Sam’s Club worker blasts how Instant Savings deals really work

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

Costco worker of several years puts in 2-weeks’ after transferring to new store and being put on cart duty again

‘Costco doesn’t deserve you’: Costco worker of several years puts in 2-weeks’ after transferring to new store and being put on cart duty again

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

Chef explains why you should never ask a restaurant to make exceptions for you

‘None of which was on the menu’: Chef explains why you should never ask a restaurant to make exceptions for you

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

Barista comps a police officer’s drink. Then he says her minimum wage shouldn’t go up

‘Small talk is absolutely fine until it’s not’: Barista comps a police officer’s drink. Then he says her minimum wage shouldn’t go up

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

Worker at a baby company says she was forced to use sick time since it didn’t offer maternity leave

‘I had to go back to work as soon as possible’: Worker at a baby company says she was forced to use sick time since it didn’t offer maternity leave

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

Mars Ramos

Manager voids table’s whole check to be sweet. It backfires on the server

‘I’d be upset with your manager’: Manager voids table’s whole check to be sweet. It backfires on the server

Brandy Melville worker shares what happened when a customer mistook her for a mannequin

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