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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 buys Beetlejuice Fanta. Then she opens up the package

‘Did I get duped?’: Customer buys Beetlejuice Fanta. Then she opens up the package

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

Braden Bjella

Customer says she caught Tropicana selling expired Twister juice as fresh

‘I worked at Walmart they do this with EVERYTHING’: Customer says she caught Tropicana selling expired Twister juice as fresh

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

Hand putting pizza into oven with text "but then how am I supposed to get it out later?"(l), Woman holding pizza box with text that says 'why does every pizza box say to put the pizza directly on the oven rack?'(c), Burnt pizza on pan(r)

‘Don’t invite me over for pizza if you’re putting it on a pan’: Woman finds out she’s been making frozen pizza wrong this whole time. But not everyone is on board

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

Woman slams JC Penney after seeing what they did to her hair

‘Like ordering sushi at Long John Silver’s’: Woman slams JCPenney after seeing what they did to her hair

Scrabble pieces(l), Woman talking(c), Airbnb bedroom(r)

‘I started packing my bags immediately’: Woman finds unusual Scrabble message after returning to Airbnb rental

Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf(l), Woman smiling(c), Starbucks sign(r)

‘They should’ve done more for me’: Starbucks customer orders Pumpkin Loaf. Then she notices something strange

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

Woman looking uncertain(l), Woodspring Suites building(c), Service Dog(r)

‘WoodSpring Suites is a terrible hotel’: Hotel guest says worker kicked them out for having a service dog

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

Woman talking(l+r), Hands taking blood pressure reading(c)

‘It’s an inaccurate reading’: Expert says ‘the majority’ of doctor’s offices are taking your blood pressure wrong

Pottery Barn store front(l), Woman talking(c), Walmart(r)

‘The exact same bed’: Shopper warns against Pottery Barn after learning bed frame is sold for half the price at Walmart

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

‘I’m so lost’: Customer orders Long John Silver’s. She can’t believe what she gets

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

mechanics finally agree on how often you should change your oil

‘What if it takes me three years to drive 3k miles?’: 4 mechanics finally agree on how often you should change your oil

Woman with Dave Grohl cutout on balcony(l), Dave Grohl performing(c), Woman smashing Dave Grohl cutout(r)

‘Letting go of my last bit of teenage angst’: Dave Grohl has a mistress, fathered child. Foo Fighters fans aren’t onboard

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Trump's 'dog-eating' remark gets memed on TikTok, and MAGA thinks its cuz Trump is suddenly cool

‘Trump has the culture’: GOP influencers don’t realize ‘they’re eating the dogs’ TikTok remix is mocking them

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

Mars Ramos

Woman talking with faucet(l+r), Hand filling glass with water from faucet(c)

‘It’s not for nothing’: Woman exposes the real reason your kitchen faucet has an extra button

Spirit Halloween worker puts out new merchandise

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