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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.

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‘Hope you weren’t upset’: Mom says son took date to prom in her car. Then she sees what was left behind

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

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Millennials are sharing retro photos of their prom dresses—and being dragged on social media by Gen Z

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.

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‘It has robbed those girls of that one special night’: Viewers slam parents for pranking their teens on prom night

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Ryan Reynolds responds to girl who Photoshopped him into her prom photos

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Soldier takes his model boyfriend to Army prom—and the internet is all about it

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‘Hope you weren’t upset’: Mom says son took date to prom in her car. Then she sees what was left behind

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