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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Finger pointing to red meat patties in grocery store with text that reads: "Took me 43 years to find this out" on left. Kroger storefront on right.

‘Took me 43 years to find this out’: Kroger shopper discovers the little-known difference between white and black meat packaging

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Scrolling in the Deep: FAFO is the new ‘I Told You So’

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

Cooked, a new column for the Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr

Introducing ‘Cooked,’ a viral recipe test kitchen

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

Woman placing her own order at Chick-Fil-A drive through on left. Chick-Fil-A storefront on right.

‘Girl if you don’t clock in’: Woman starts placing Chick-fil-A order in drive-thru. Then the worker hands over the iPad

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

Melody Heald

Woman in Walmart looking at shelves while talking to camera on right. Walmart storefront on right.

‘Do y’all really think the customers don’t know?’: Walmart shopper goes to bread aisle for Thomas’ English Muffins. Then she notices something

Far away image, out of car window, of new Chuck E Cheese sign on left. Chuck E Cheese ride on right.

‘My childhood is now ruined’: Man drives by a Chuck E. Cheese. Then he takes a closer look at the sign

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Starbucks employee with hands together speaking to customer on left and right. Starbucks storefront in center.

‘New policy’: Man drinks cold foam Starbucks drink inside cafe. Then a worker tells him he needs to leave

Subaru sign(l), Man with hand over mouth(c), Hand on speaker with text "how bad are subaru speakers"(r)

‘Why is it beatboxing?’: Man sits in driver’s seat of Subaru. Why do his speakers sound like that?

‘This sounds like a WWYD situation‘: Woman gets seated at Olive Garden. Then she overhears what man at next table tells the waitress

Woman explaining why Diet Coke is "zero calories" on left and right. Diet Coke bottles in center.

‘Did everyone know?’: People are just finding out the real reason Diet Coke is ‘zero calories’

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

Nina Hernandez

O Reilly Auto Parts Store Front(l) Man shares information about parts purchased at two different stores(c) Auto Zone Store Front(r)

‘I wanted to compare’: Man buys car part from O’Reilly. Then he buys it from AutoZone and learns something surprising

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

2 panel image of a person explaining on TikTok. On the left text over says, "Practicing now because if Trump dont win today I'm hitting the pole to be able to afford life. #Trump2024" and on the right text over says, " my ebt card was just declined. They took everything. no food stamps, disability, cash benefits, and childcare. what am I gonna do?!

Culture

‘I LOST MY JOB!’: 12 Trump voters who didn’t expect his policies to affect *them*

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Chili's employee reminding customers to take survey on left. Chili's storefront on right.

‘That’s so messed up’: Chili’s server shares why you always fill out the surveys—and take them seriously

Rebecca Leib

Goodwill sign(l), Woman talking(c), Vera Wang wedding dress(r)

‘I am shook’: Shopper finds couture wedding gown for $19. Then she realizes what it is

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Receipt from restaurant with tip saying "zero, you suck" and redacted text below

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