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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

‘No. It’s gone too far. TOO FAR’: Woman shops for rotisserie chicken at the grocery store. Then she notices a peculiar new flavor

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

Lexus Dealer Sign(l) Man shares reason to buy a lexus over a toyota(c) Toyota Dealer Sign(r)

‘I got all this in a Toyota Avalon’: Expert says you should buy a used Lexus for $15,000 over a Toyota. Then he says why

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

Split image. Image with text reading: "We inherited an estate in Florida in an H.O.A. that's in a 55 or older community. I'm 47. I've been here for 2 1/2 weeks. I'm out walking my dog. and this guy and his wife pull up to me in a golf cart and this is what they say." on left. Suburban homes on right.

‘I’ve been here 2 weeks’: New resident walks his dog down the street of his neighborhood. Then an HOA member in a golf cart stops him

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

Nina Hernandez

Man talking(l), Dealership parking lot(r)

‘Just KNOW‘: Dealership salesman shows what it really means if they do this with their hands

ace hardware manager(l) Ace Hardware Store(c) person handing out a paycheck(r)

‘He’s def cappin’: Man asks Ace Hardware worker if store ‘pays well.’ His response is shocking

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

Natasha Dubash

‘If you don’t remember every single one of them’: Think being a server at Texas Roadhouse is ‘easy,’ ‘fun,’ and ‘good money’? Here’s the reality

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

Mars Ramos

Woman sitting in car on left. Mountain Dew boxes in store on right.

‘The first ingredient is water’: Patient complains of headaches but says she’s drinking enough water. Then she pulls out Mountain Dew

Pre-baked garlic knots on tray on left. Dominos pizza boxes in center. Finished garlic knots on right.

‘As someone who worked at Dominos. You def made these better than we did’: Domino’s pisses off cook. Then he reveals how to make the Parmesan garlic knots at home

Woman(l), Inside car with text "the way I found out about the other woman"(r)

‘I swear sometimes a girl’s detective skills are better than those investigators’: Woman sits in man’s passenger seat. Then she uses this windshield trick to learn she’s the other woman

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

Woman eating candy on left. Kroger's storefront on right.

‘Natural Blue Raspberry flavor’: Woman buys Kroger’s Blue Raspberry Ropes candy. Then she reads the ingredient list

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

Piece of bread in sandwich bag being held up by hand with text that reads: "Not a speck" on left. Sara Lee bags of bread on right.

‘Make your own bread’: Teacher tries mold experiment using Sara Lee bread with students. Then she checks on it 6 months later

‘My hair is pulling out of my head’: Woman goes in for MRI. Then the nurse fails to ask this 1 question

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Chicken in bag at grocery store with text that reads: "Did you know that a hot rotisserie chicken from Walmart is $6 BUT" on left. Walmart storefront on right.

‘Never knew this!’: Walmart shopper reaches for hot rotisserie chicken. Then they look at the chilled ones

Woman showing off skin with doctor concerned and text "pov you went in an airbnb hot tub"(l), Hot tub(r)

‘This is actually a very common thing’: Guest goes into Airbnb hot tub. Then she notices something on her skin (updated)

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

Screenshots from Tiktok user @briandresel1980 of a GMC truck and a man giving a thumbs down in the driver's seat.

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