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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

'Young, healthy' man issues dire warning about getting LASIK surgery

‘Eye floaters are absolutely the worst thing’: ‘Young, healthy’ man issues dire warning about getting LASIK surgery

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman questions strangely-shaped piece of nugget in Chick-fil-A meal

‘Nahh that’s a lil tooooo specific’: Woman questions strangely-shaped piece of nugget in Chick-fil-A meal

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

Walmart shopper catches fellow customer buying all the frozen pizzas, reselling them per slice across the street

‘That’s like $1,000 in frozen pizza’: Walmart shopper catches fellow customer buying all the Great Value frozen pizzas, reselling them per slice across the street

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

Home owner says lead paint is actually better—and safe. Is she right?

‘The entire world is a lie’: Homeowner says lead paint is actually better—and safe. Is she right?

Ford driver issues warning about new Broncos

‘Bros car making sick beats’: Driver issues warning about Ford Broncos

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Walmart shopper issues warning after making a shocking discovery on Great Value corn

‘It’s in nearly everything’: Walmart shopper issues warning after making a shocking discovery on Great Value corn

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

woman brags about making $20K in profit by reselling salt

‘This why I can’t find my celtic salt in store????’: Viewers are outraged after woman brags about making $20K in profit by reselling salt

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

Chick-fil-A customer finds something unusual in chicken sandwich

‘That’s a whole choking hazard’: Chick-fil-A customer finds something unusual in chicken sandwich

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman says Verizon charged her $10K. She was only a customer for 1 week

‘My account was overdrawn. I couldn’t pay my bills’: Woman says Verizon charged her $10K. She was only a customer for 1 week

Woman drops car off at dealership for service. She catches worker on the road with it

‘My mechanic went to McDonald’s’: Woman drops car off at dealership for service. She catches worker on the road with it

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Sephora customer says employee yelled at her for doing her makeup in store

‘I only go to Ulta now’: Sephora customer says employee yelled at her for doing her makeup in store

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

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

‘This drink is marketed primarily to teens’: Logan Paul’s PRIME drink accused of false advertising—and ‘forever chemicals’ in this flavor

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

Melody Heald

Dollar General shopper fills up shopping cart. Everything comes out to 1 penny

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