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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

Woman buys glass airfryer with Afterpay after realizing that the counterparts test positive for lead

‘Threw out the other one!’: Woman buys glass air fryer with Afterpay after realizing that the counterparts test positive for lead

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Airbnb guest says host kept coming into her unit to do laundry in the middle of the night

‘I wasn’t anticipating having to babysit a toddler’: Airbnb guest says host kept coming into her unit to do laundry in the middle of the night

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

Braden Bjella

Mechanic reveals why Ford is really changing how it’s engines are designed

‘They want it to fail’: Mechanic reveals why Ford is really changing how its engines are designed

Houston woman tries to get Whataburger in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It backfires

‘I’d clock out expeditiously’: Houston woman tries to get Whataburger in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It backfires

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

Natasha Dubash

Man talking(l+r), Pumping gas into car(c)

‘Will it really matter?’: Driver gets criticized for putting regular gas in 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser. Here’s why

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

BMW owner tries to change oil on own car. It goes terribly wrong

‘This is why you take these to the dealer!’: BMW owner tries to change oil on own car. It goes terribly wrong

Rachel Cohen is a former trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

Man talking(l+r), Nashville Checkered cab(c)

‘If you’re a woman, seriously do not get in one’: Customer warns against Nashville Checker Cab company after driver upcharges $30, kicks him out

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

TikTok is sharing cringe photos to explain the ‘eyebrow blindness’ phenomenon—what is it?

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

Man asks Cava worker if they really use olive oil. They do—but there’s just one problem

‘Their stock has been rising lately. Is this the Chipotle killer?’: Man asks Cava worker if they really use olive oil. They do—but there’s just one problem (updated)

Doctor warns against unpacking suitcase as soon as you get home from trip

‘So me not unpacking for a month is a good thing’: Doctor warns against unpacking suitcase as soon as you get home from trip

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

’44, that’s me!’: TikTokers are revitalizing the legendary Ickey Shuffle

Wells Fargo customer uses ATM for a ‘fast 40.’ He can’t believe what he gets

‘It’s a gambling machine’: Wells Fargo customer uses ATM for a ‘fast 40.’ He can’t believe what he gets

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

Mars Ramos

Woman issues warning on Make It Mini toys

‘I don’t think you guys truly understand how dangerous resin is’: Woman issues warning on Make It Mini toys

Driver can’t believe state of oil changes after being quoted $150, 2-hour wait time

‘I remember Jiffy Lube was $19.99!’: Driver can’t believe state of oil changes after being quoted $150, 2-hour wait time

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

‘I would be petrified’: Woman says American Airlines left her 15-year-old brother stranded in airport for almost 24 hours. They gave him a $12 snack voucher