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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

Chevrolet sign(l), Man talking(c), Chevy Equinox on show floor(r)

‘EV is the biggest scam’: Driver warns against Chevy Equinox after charging at gas station. Then he reveals why

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

Dawn Soap(l) Target Store Front(c) Man shares price Difference of Dawn Soap(r)

‘Save up to $3’: Man spots Dawn soap at Target. Then he takes a closer look at the label

Rebecca Leib

‘Boomers media literacy is deep fried’: Man shares worrying example of dad unable to tell video is obviously AI

Hand holding detergent pod by laundry(l), Man talking(c), Pod in glass with water with text "disaster that awaits"

‘A serious disaster’: Expert issues warning for people who use detergent pods

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

Coca Cola logo cap(l), Woman with coca-cola(c), McDonalds sign(r)

‘I will take any excuse to get a McDonald’s Coke’: Woman says Coca-Cola makes you feel better when you have norovirus. But why McDonald’s?

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 smiling(l), Ninja Crispi with egg roll inside(r)

‘Feels illegal’: Woman reveals what actually happens when you use Ninja Crispi. Not everyone’s onboard

Couple inside of Tesla Cyber Truck(l) Woman shares experience using a Cyber Truck(c) Cyber Truck by mountain(r)

‘It’s like a giant golf cart’: Woman says this major feature in Tesla Cybertrucks can make you carsick

Man sharing what he saw at his Dollar Tree Store(l) Dollar Tree Store Front(c) Dollar Tree Interior(r)

‘AKA Sam’s Club’: Dollar Tree customer walks into store. Then he realizes it’s now completely different

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

Braden Bjella

Woman shares what happened to her at a restaurant(r) Waiter with bill holder spread open(r)

‘It’s a new thing’: Woman says restaurants are now sneakily charging you for this. Then she shows how to spot it on your check

Toyota Logo Dealer(l) Toyota Key Fob(c) Woman sharing what happened to her at a Toyota Dealer(r)

‘Nissan acted like I didn’t have It’: Toyota dealership tells woman her key fob replacement is $1,000. Then she asks again

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

Kitchen and Wash Room(l) Man sharing tips to avoid rodents in home(c) Blurred wall(r)

‘This is why I don’t install these’: Expert says keep this amenity away from your home. Then he shows the chilling reason why

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Two panel design with a woman trying fries in one, next to an image of a Chick-Fil-A

‘I just thought I got a burned batch!’: Customer issues warning after Chick-fil-A changes Waffle Fries

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Two panel design with a woman talking an walking during her shift at Target, next to an image of a Target sign

‘I always make it a point to’: Target customer parks in this Drive Up spot. Then a worker calls them out for it

Two panel design with a man looking at someone who is holding up a camera while he is in a gym, next to an image of a woman working out at a gym

‘They’re 2 chill guys’: Woman films man she says was harassing her at the gym. It backfires

Scrub Daddy product(l) HomeGoods Store Front(c) man shares homegood store experience on TikTok Platform(r)

TikTok