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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 pointing at camera(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Box of Plushies(r)

‘You can’t make this up’: Walmart customer can’t believe her store looks like this at this point in the year

Rebecca Leib

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Who is Nurse Hannah? Son’s ‘flinching’ video sparks controversy

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

‘Never buy a Ford again’: Man buys 2022 Ford Bronco. Then he has to lawyer up

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Delta Airlines Sign(l) Woman sharing delta policy update(c) Man checking in bag at Delta(r)

‘This is more expensive than my actual flight’: Delta Airlines customer warns new bag policy may cost you $200

woman smiling(l) Family Dollar Store Front(c) Almond Joy candy bag(r)

‘If you really look‘: Shopper issues warning to Family Dollar customers who buy Almond Joy, other candy at store

Woman sharing new ios 18 update(l) 18 on Phone Display(c) Woman holding iphone(r)

‘If she’s smart, she can find it’: Woman says new iOS update feature just made it a field day for insecure partners

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

‘Sigma Sigma Boy’ goes TikTok viral

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

Woman shares she saw glitters after opening Purple Mattress(l) Purple Mattress sign(c) Glitters on Purple Mattress(r)

‘Throw everything away that has touched it’: Woman thinks Purple Mattress covered her in ‘glitter.’ Then she realizes what it really is

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

Braden Bjella

Man holding up phone near ear(l) Mechanic filling out form(c) Mechanic setting up headlight(r)

‘Think you got the sales rep on the phone’: Man drops off car at dealership to get headlights fixed. Mechanic tells him to scrap it

Woman showing small gesture with hand(c) Cruise ship boat(c) Royal Caribbean International Logo (r)

‘$11 shots that are 2 parts water’: Royal Caribbean passenger says she caught bar diluting drinks with water

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), Mailbox stuffed with mail(r)

‘That’s the new tenant’s problem‘: Renter says most of his mail is for previous tenants. What can he do about it?

‘They get access to everything in your phone’: iPhone user issues warning on new AirDrop feature that comes with the latest iOS update

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

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‘I just need 2 things’: Expert shares how to get ‘out-the-door’ price from dealership over the phone

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

two panel design with a fisherman holding up a lobster and looking in the camera in a smirk, next to an image of a Lobster

‘This is one of the many things that we do’: Expert reveals the real reason some lobsters have this V-shape on their tails

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

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