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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

‘It’s a cheese drawer’: Expert says most people use their refrigerators’ crisper drawers wrong. Then he reveals the right way

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

Three pane design with an image of fabric lined up with a 30% off sign, next to an image of a Jo-Ann fabrics, next to an image of a sign that reads "Entire Store on Sale!" and "Nothing held back:

‘THAT’S THE SALE?????’: Shopper goes to Jo-Ann Fabrics going out of business sale. Then they look at the deals

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

Screenshots from Tiktok user @pynkintent of a man's Audi and an Arco gas station sign.

‘I’m not joking’: Woman spots man with a sign asking for money by Arco gas station. Then she catches him walking out of an Audi

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

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @tmh1274's 2021 Cadillac Escalade; Center: Photo of an exterior of a Cadillac dealership; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @tmh1274

‘Thanks GM’: Woman says her 2021 Cadillac Escalade already needs a new motor. That’s just the start

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

Brooke Sjoberg

2 image split. Crockpot with food blurred out on left. Man in kitchen on right.

‘It pretty much just makes itself’: Man says he’s lost weight. Then he shares the one Crock-Pot recipe he used

Screenshot of Tiktok user @x.oandrea; Photo of a woman having her eye scanned for LASIK surgery at an Optometrist's office.

‘I am starting to get scarring in my eyes’: Woman goes in for LASIK consultation. Then the eye doctor asks what her biggest fear is

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @bettythebeetlee at their steering wheel with the caption "check engine light is finally disappeared after 3 months of ignoring it !!!!!!!!"

‘I wouldn’t take this gamble in a Volkswagen’: Driver ignores check-engine light for 3 months. Then it finally disappears

Ford Sanders is an Independent Journalist and content creator based in Austin, TX. He has built a platform of over 100,000 people who he consistently shares the news, daily vlogs and other content with.
Prior to doing content full time, Ford Sanders joined the KVUE News team in October of 2022 as an on-air reporter/multiskilled journalist. He is originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where he earned a degree in journalism and electronic media.
Before KVUE News, he was working in Louisville, Kentucky. There, he covered stories ranging from devastating floods across eastern Kentucky to the federal investigation into the Breonna Taylor case involving the indictments of four Louisville Metro Police Department officers.
Prior to his time in Louisville, Ford reported in eastern North Carolina, covering a variety of topics and breaking news across the Innerbanks and Outerbanks. He also reported for WVLT News in Knoxville, Tennessee, as a digital reporter/content producer while in college. He parted ways with the company when he was offered an internship with CBS News in New York City and CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.
Prior to his time at WVLT News, Ford lived in Prague, Czech Republic, for the summer of 2019 and worked as an international fellow with Transitions Online News and Reuters. Ford is excited to be in Central Texas and is happy to know it&#8217;s an easy flight away from his hometown in Tennessee.

Ford Sanders

4 panel image: left to right - a person explains, a cowboy, a pirate. and a samurai.

‘Works every time’: Would your partner rather be a cowboy, samurai, or pirate? The answer will tell you everything you need to know

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, and in the middle is the exterior of a Red Lobster restaurant.

‘Was that intentional?’: Red Lobster customer complains after waiting over 45 minutes for Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Then she sees what they put in her to-go bag

Rebecca Leib

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Culture

‘There was no warning’: Women are pretending they’re a random girl to shock their men

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Screenshot from Tiktok user @simplylibby30 of Dollar tree price tags with the caption "Dollar tree strikes again raising prices on select products commencing march 27th, 2025"; Photo of a Dollar Tree store exterior.

‘It’s getting bad…’: Dollar Tree worker shows what’s to come at stores

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

Braden Bjella

2 image split. Woman, concerned, holding olive with chopsticks with overlayed text that reads: "Am I gonna get botulism (smiling tear drop emoji) on left. Costco store on right.

‘Am I gonna get botulism?’: Woman buys jar of olives from Costco. Then she takes a bite

Two panel design with a sign of Texas Roadhouse, next to an image of a man looking off to the side.

‘It’s not even that much’: Man eats at Texas Roadhouse by himself. Then a couple asks him something unexpected

‘I’m sorry I didn’t mean to…’: Woman notices fellow bar customer has a scissors tattoo. Then she discovers what it actually means

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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