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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

Expert warns of scammers canceling other travelers’ cruises

‘When she called the real Carnival…’: Expert warns of scammers canceling other travelers’ cruises

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

Customer opens Dr Pepper bottle. Then she notices something strange

‘That’s Sprite’: Customer opens Dr. Pepper bottle. Then she notices something strange

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

Cat owner issues warning on Miami vet after nightmare experience

‘Was he alive when you brought him in?’: Pet owner issues warning about the vet after failed diagnosis

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

Dealership wants $1,500 for new bumper. Driver does it himself for way cheap

‘Them Toyota bumpers gone be the death of me’: Dealership wants $1,500 for new bumper. Driver does it himself for way cheap

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

Man shares ‘renter hack’ for how to hide the cords on your wall-mounted TV

‘It’s just ruining the aesthetic’: Man shares ‘renter hack’ for how to hide the cords on your wall-mounted TV

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

Nina Hernandez

Expert explains why you may feel itchy after applying makeup

‘My eyes get SO watery after I apply makeup’: Expert explains why you may feel itchy after applying makeup—and how to prevent it

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

Airport worker shares why you should never fly out of Atlanta on a Tuesday

‘Don’t book on Tuesday, period’: Airport worker shares why you should never fly out of Atlanta on a Tuesday

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

Does Popeyes really have $2 protein shakes

‘Instructions unclear im with a box of 4 piece fried chicken’: Does Popeyes really have $2 protein shakes?

Woman issues warning against Philadelphia hotel after discovering mysterious holes in the wall

‘Something tells me there’s a secret entrance behind the mirror’: Woman issues warning against Philadelphia hotel after discovering mysterious holes in the wall

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

Braden Bjella

Ram driver changes his brakes. But there's still a mysterious noise

‘Didn’t know a Chrysler product can last that distance’: Ram driver changes his brakes. But there’s still a mysterious noise

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Restaurant customer takes chair away from pregnant woman

‘Thats insane’: Restaurant customer takes chair away from pregnant woman. Here’s why viewers are on his side

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 calls out Urban Outfitters after discovering $85 Tt-shirt made of ‘vintage fibers

‘I Googled Hysteric Glamour’: Woman calls out Urban Outfitters after discovering $100 t-shirt made of ‘vintage fibers.’ Then she learns what it really is

‘It is literally taking the finish off’: Flagstop Car Wash customer issues warning on hanging air fresheners after one damages her car

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

TikTokers are recreating the dramatic ’90s sitcom moments that had a hold on us

California Pizza Kitchen customer receives a box of cheese instead of Mac and cheese

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