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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

Goodwill shopper for buying fake Dior boots for $10, listing them on Depop as ‘authentic’

‘A $250 price tag’: Viewers slam Goodwill shopper for buying fake Dior boots for $10, listing them on Depop as ‘authentic’

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

Over-eager Chipotle customers mocked for waiting for restaurant to open in morning

‘I’ve never seen so many people waiting for Chipotle at 10am’: Over-eager Chipotle customers mocked for waiting for restaurant to open in morning

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

Youthforia launches new foundation shade after colorism controversy

‘How did we go from that to THAT?’: Youthforia launches new foundation shade after colorism controversy. Shoppers think it’s ‘malicious compliance’

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman says someone stole her car from the gym—and it wasn’t random

‘All that trouble for a Honda Civic?’: Woman says someone stole her car from the gym—and it wasn’t random

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

Nina Hernandez

Smith’s customer discovers something shocking hidden in birthday cake

‘You got the golden ticket!’: Smith’s customer discovers something shocking hidden in graduation cake

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Customer finds something unusual in her food from IHOP

‘This is why I examine my food before I eat it and between bites’: Customer finds something unusual in her food from IHOP

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman says Buldak Noodles sent her to the ER

‘RIP to buldak, I’ll miss you but my kidneys wont’: Woman says Buldak Noodles sent her to the ER

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

McDonald’s insider warns you’ll soon lose free refills

‘Reallocating resources’: McDonald’s insider warns you’ll soon lose free refills

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

TOS - 'You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?'

‘No such thing as a coincidence’: Kamala Harris’ coconut tree trend gets deep about life

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

Braden Bjella

Inmate orders platter of wings from Publix on Instacart. It backfires

‘I’m thinking I’m finna deliver this man his last meal’: Inmate orders platter of wings from Publix on Instacart. It backfires

GM worker forced to get a Silverado after being told she would get fired if she bought Toyota 4Runner

’24 hours later, the thing broke down’: GM worker forced to get a Silverado after being told she would get fired if she bought Toyota 4Runner

Woman says Lyft driver took her to the airport after a night of drinking. It’s nowhere near her house

‘I’ve never been this scared in my entire life’: Woman says Lyft driver took her to the airport after a night of drinking. It’s nowhere near her house

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

Melody Heald

Woman says you’re probably using the treadmill wrong if you use incline

‘I would actually be really embarrassed’: Woman says you’re probably using the treadmill wrong if you use incline

Shopper slams Walmart after discovering $46 charge for ‘nothing’ on receipt

‘Walmart is trying to steal from us’: Shopper slams Walmart after discovering $46 charge for ‘nothing’ on receipt

People are just now finding out how much a Toyota Camry costs

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