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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

2 panel image: on the left is a Chevrolet Camaro car and on the right is a Chevrolet dealership sign.

‘I throw up a prayer for every lane change’: Driver buys new Chevy Camaro. They didn’t expect this design flaw before purchasing

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

Mars Ramos

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @larissaltd; Center: Photo of a Walmart exterior; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @larissaltd's hand on a package of chicken.

‘Should I ask any questions?’: Woman has Walmart deliver her groceries. Then she starts noticing something about each delivery

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

2 panel image: a mechanic removes a tire and the scream emoji.

‘How did it make it over here?’: Customer’s spare tire won’t fit. The mechanic can’t believe their DIY fix

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @trygal holding HP Ink Cartridges; Center: Photo of a Staples exterior; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @trygal.

‘Just buy a new printer’: Woman goes to Staples for HP printer ink. Then she sees the price tags

2 image split. Person lying in bed on left. Klarna app on phone screen on right.

‘Buy now pay later on a seafood boil is crazy’: Woman warns against using Klarna for DoorDash orders. Then she reveals why it’s a bad idea

Google Building(l) Woman shares how she bought a flight(c) Spirit Airlines plane(r)

‘I did not know this’: Woman books Spirit Airlines flight for $173 through Google Flights. Then the price goes down

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

‘Sounds like a brand new GM truck engine’: Mechanic reveals the engine noise you never want to hear—especially in a Hyundai or Kia. Then he reveals what you can do about it

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

Melody Heald

‘I’ll just order off the app’: McDonald’s worker calls out customers who say this at the drive-thru. Then she shares how to order correctly

2 image split. Truck totaled with overlaying text that reads: "How do we explain this to the customer!? (skull emoji)" on left. Toyota logo on right.

‘That’s totaled’: Mechanic puts Toyota Tacoma on a lift. Then it snaps in half

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @real.danieb; Photo of several American Airlines planes.

‘It wasn’t until I got to my Airbnb…’: American Airlines passenger falls asleep on plane. Then she wakes up with a braid in her hair

Screenshot of Tiktok user @beaningzoey; Photo of a graduation cap on top of a pile of money.

‘DID THEY JUST ACCIDENTALLY CANCEL STUDENT LOAN DEBT?’: Woman stops paying student loans. Then Credit Karma emails her that her score went up 155 points

‘It’s made so horrible’: 2025 Toyota Camry driver locks her key in the trunk. Then she realizes the car has this design flaw

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @saucyjocy_; Photo of a Petco exterior.

‘Taco Bell did the same thing to me’: Woman buys cat grass from Petco. Then she takes a closer look at the $14 receipt

3 panel image: a person, the Walmart sign, and a price tag on a Walmart shelf.

‘Now y’all just need Apple Pay’: Walmart worker gets Zebra scanner. Then she shows why there’s no excuse for your picker not to find an item

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.

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