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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

Customer tests theory that Chipotle is now giving out better scoops amid boycott

‘I think that they are starting to listen’: Customer tests theory that Chipotle is now giving out better scoops amid boycott

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

Dollar Tree shopper finds Target dupes in the beauty and home section

‘I used the Target app to compare prices’: Dollar Tree shopper finds e.l.f., AirWick, Vaseline products for $1.25

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

Mechanic speaks out on whether you should actually change your transmission fluid

‘Honda gives you a notification’: Mechanic speaks out on whether you should actually change your transmission fluid

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

Braden Bjella

Jobseeker tries getting a job at Popeye's

‘You’re scaring me, ma’am’: Jobseeker tries getting a job as a cook at Popeyes. 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

Mom slams Target for how it’s marketing its baby wipes

‘I may never shop at a Target again after this’: Mom slams Target for how it’s marketing its baby wipes

Customer says Chipotle is 'overrated' after trying Cava for the first time

‘And cava is not stingy either!’: Customer says Chipotle is ‘overrated’ after trying Cava for the first time

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Auto Zone customer shows how to fix bad-smelling car vents

‘You want to spray all up in there’: Auto Zone customer shows how to fix bad-smelling AC vents in your car for cheap

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

Costco shopper finds something unusual in chicken, sparking debate

‘Wait until I show you what I found’: Costco shopper discovers something strange in Kirkland chicken

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Toyota driver balks at dealership price for repair and chooses DIY fix

‘It should just be a 30-minute job’: Toyota driver balks at dealership price for repair and chooses DIY fix. There’s just one problem

Mechanic reveals looming hidden cost for Nissan drivers

‘Another example of the manufacturer forcing you out of a vehicle’: Mechanic reveals looming hidden cost for Nissan drivers

Did this live-streamer accidentally capture tiny tree people?

‘DON’T FEED THEM’: Did this live-streamer accidentally film tiny tree people in the forest? Were they duendes?

Car expert warns against using this fuel grade after hyundai needed repair

‘The dealer couldn’t find anything’: Car expert warns against using this fuel grade after Hyundai needed repair

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Customer warns doing this one thing could get your Carnival cruise canceled without consent—and you won’t get refunded

‘This is really scary’: Customer warns doing this one thing could get your Carnival cruise canceled without consent—and you won’t get refunded

Ford owner warns against 550 after car began violently shaking mid-drive

‘We’ve taken it to the dealer numerous times’: Ford owner warns against F550 after it began violently shaking mid-drive

Chipotle customer asks for extra salsa, gets bamboozled

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