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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

White lexus with text that says "204 RX350 is now a lemon after 2 weeks of ownership - Got rid of a 2023 RX to just get another lemon."(l), Man talking(c), Lexus sign(r)

‘After 2 weeks of ownership’: Lexus customer says his 2024 RX 350 ‘died randomly’

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

Man talking(l), Hand holding iphone 16(c), Another man talking(r)

‘I will use my iPhone 13 until I can’t and then I think I’m moving over to android’: Why are people returning their new iPhone 16s so fast?

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

Gas pump in minivan(l), Woman talking(c), Wawa sign(r)

‘It’s actually against the law’: Wawa customer calls out people who do this annoying thing at the gas pump

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

Plug-in Air freshener(L), Woman talking with text that says "PSA: Get brain altering chemicals out of your home - They may be causing memory loss"(c), Brain scan(r)

‘Scented candles, Febreeze, dryer sheets, all laced with chemicals’: Expert says plug-in air fresheners may be releasing ‘brain-altering chemicals’ into your home

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

Tow truck with car(l), Woman talking with text that says "something else good to know for us in our 20s"(c), State Farm sign(r)

‘My rate went from $263 to $143’: State Farm customer shares hack to lowering your car insurance rate with any company

2001 Toyota 4Runner with 300K miles(l) Toyota Dealer Sign(c) Mechanic Checking results on laptop(r)

‘I wish all technicians would do this’: Toyota 4Runner with 300K miles shuts off while driving down the road. Mechanic can’t believe why

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

Braden Bjella

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‘These are going to be everywhere’: Blaze Pizza customer has to scan barcode before getting Zero Sugar Coca-Cola. And she only has 18 seconds to do it

Man talking(l), Target sign(c), Man in front of Target checkout site(r)

‘It takes like 10 seconds’: Target customer shows how to get First Aid Beauty Repair Cream, other cosmetics ‘completely free’

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

Man looking sleepy with text that says 'stuck in JFK for a 5am flight an they cranked up the music on us, turned off water fountains and it's gotten much colder'(l), JFK airport(c), Foot on arm rest with text that says "all of the armrests are like this so no one can lay down'(l)

‘No one can lay down’: Man gets stuck in JFK airport overnight. They turned up the music and turned off the water fountains

Target sign(l), Woman talking(c), Interior Target(r)

‘They’re painting all the buildings a dark brown’: Is Target getting rid of its red and white branding?

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

Woman talking(l), Audio logo on wheel(c), Mechanic under car(r)

‘There’s 5 techs under my car’: Woman takes her Audi to the dealership for routine procedure. It’s a disaster

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Most expensive dog toy ever’: Woman shares how BarkBox dog toy cost her $8,000

Hand holding Brake Pads(l), Mechanic talking(c), Foot on brake pedal(r)

‘You need to be real particular’: Mechanic reveals whether the type of brake pads you use actually matter

Parking tickets(l), USPS worker talking with text that says "Don't fall for this scam"(c), USPS truck(r)

‘It’s happening at the parking meters here too’: USPS worker has been noticing a suspicious parking ticket scam around town. Don’t fall for it

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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