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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

Chipotle customer walks out mid-order after worker ‘skimped’ on food

‘Bro that’s actually decent’: Chipotle customer walks out mid-order after worker ‘skimped’ on steak. Not everyone agrees

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

Brooke Sjoberg

People are obsessing over this viral recycling service that offers rewards for swaps

‘I ordered 6 bags, which is $100’: People are obsessing over this recycling service that offers rewards for swaps. Users say it’s a scam

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

Ex-Barnes and Noble worker says this is the real reason the store took out the chairs

‘I never expected to hear this in my life’: Ex-Barnes and Noble worker says this is the real reason the store took out the chairs

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

Braden Bjella

Tesla driver says car refused to start. It still had enough charge

‘Those numbers don’t seem to add up’: Tesla driver says car lied about charge amount

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

Man says all his personal information was leaked in a cyber attack—and it may affect you too

‘This is so scary’: Man says all his personal information was leaked in a cyberattack—it may affect you too

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

‘Please Google the band’: Man calls out customer who bought T-shirt from Goodwill. He didn’t realize what these symbols really were

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

A teacher having his nails painted and hair done by students. There is text in the bottom right corner that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: Teacher who let students braid his hair and paint his nails

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Man 1 talking(l), Hyundai sign(c), Man 2 talking(r)

‘I wouldn’t trust anyone that chooses a Hyundai’: 5 mechanics weigh in on Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord

woman and friend dressed as dog (l) woman and friend dressed as dog with THAT ONE SOUND FROM TIKTOK logo (c) woman and friend dressed as dog (r)

We have literally no words for this inescapable, freaky new dog song

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Woman goes ‘secret shopping’ at Costco, is asked to spy on sample givers

‘I don’t want anyone to get in trouble’: Secret shopper heads to Costco. She gets asked to spy on the sample givers

Customer blasts hometown store for suddenly ditching free drink refills.

‘I hope this reaches McDonald’s’: Customer blasts hometown Micky D’s for no free drink refills. What’s happening?

HVAC expert dines at Olive Garden. Then he pulls out his thermometer

‘I need to talk to the manager’: HVAC expert dines at Olive Garden. Then he pulls out his thermometer

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Taco Bell customer says drive-thru worker still rounded up after she said ‘no’ to donating

‘I’m not donating, OK?’: Taco Bell customer says drive-thru worker still rounded up after she said ‘no’ to donating

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Woman gets refund for Chipotle bowl after it’s already made

‘Can I get a refund? I don’t want that’: Woman gets refund for Chipotle bowl after it’s already made

Chili’s customers have to eat rice their with hands after being told there is no silverware

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