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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

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‘I used to think like this’: Texas Roadhouse server says there’s always 2 types of groups at her tables. Then she says don’t be this kind

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

Buick Steering Wheel(l) Buick Dealer Sign(c) Woman smiling showing off her nails(r)

‘Gave up my BMW and came over’: Woman says this new Buick with a $380 car payment is the new ‘it car’ for girls. Then she shows this feature

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 wearing cap shares why she took back her tip(l) Starbucks Sign(c) Starbucks Cup with Tips written on it(r)

‘I didn’t even get a drink?’: Starbucks customer tries to take tip back on canceled order. Then the worker gives her grief

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

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‘She definitely came back’: Home Depot shopper leaves their scarf behind. Then an employee finds it

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

Mars Ramos

Three panel design with a close up of the brand "Zojirushi" rice coker, below is an image of someone grabbing rice from large bag, next to an image of a woman talking but not looking at the camera

‘That’s the Cadillac of rice cookers’: Woman says use this rice cooker if you want it done ‘the Asian way.’ Then she shows how

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TikTokers are sharing their Achilles’ Heels through a Gab Sadie song

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‘That should be illegal’: Man issues warning about using BP gas stations. He says it happens all the time

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

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‘I’m on day three of being a boy and I hate women’: Woman poses as male friend on Hinge as an experiment. She can’t believe the results

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

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‘I need answers’: Amazon customer finds bugs in package

‘Be careful Uber caught me’: Uber Eats delivery driver says customers are ‘catching onto her.’ Is this common delivery practice dangerous?

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

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‘Reactive abuse’: Viral cake smash video sparks debate over whether woman’s reaction to ruined photo was too extreme

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

Why is everyone on TikTok telling people to switch to RedNote?

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 feature from her Subaru(l) Subaru Dealer Sign(c) Subaru Forester(r)

‘I wonder if Honda has something similar’: Subaru Forester driver reveals secret badge you can order from Subaru. For free

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Carheartt Green Beanie(l) Carhartt Store Sign(c) Man tries on CarHartt Beanie(r)

‘When they were $9.99 no one cared. Now they’re trendy’: Man buys Carhartt beanie. There’s just one problem

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