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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

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‘They are so incompetent’: Male Instacart shopper delivers watermelon with ‘12 colors,’ moldy bell peppers

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

‘Electric Altimas’: Man says Teslas are the ‘new Nissan Altima, for ‘low-income individuals’ after seeing depreciation prices

Costco(l), Woman talking(c), Broccoli in bag(r)

‘I would never trust these companies’: Costco shopper issues warning about ‘triple-washed’ broccoli after noticing something unusual in her bag

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

‘As blobby as it gets’: Why NPR CEO’s resume has conspiracy theorists convinced she’s in the CIA

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

Raising Cane's sauce(l), Woman talking(c), Chicken sauce(r)

‘Walmart’s about to put Raising Cane’s out of business’: Shopper finds Great Value dupe for Raising Cane’s sauce. Is it worth it?

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

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‘Perfectly chilled for the drive home’: Total Wine & More under fire for offering ‘Free Chilling’ service

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

Natasha Dubash

‘That worker SET U UP!!!’: Woman warns against the viral Whole Foods meal prep

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

Bartender shows how to make 'real' Manhattan.

‘Already knew he was wrong’: Bartender shows how to make ‘real’ Manhattan. It backfires

Woman looking suspect(l+r), Kroger sign(c)

‘You didn’t even TRY to be slick’: Kroger shopper tries to skip over security video of her not scanning item when worker comes over to ‘help’

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

Melody Heald

‘People are paying $1,400 to sit in the same seat’: Woman shares how she pays only $21 to go to Australia, other trips overseas

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Dumpling machine being used(l+r), Tiktok app on phone(c)

All of TikTok is demanding one question be answered: How to use dumpling machine 

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

Volvo driver says he only pays $600 a month for ‘safest’ car in the world

‘Their 3-point harness’: Volvo driver says he only pays $600 a month for ‘safest’ car in the world. Is it really?

Target worker forced to close entire store alone after manager leaves at 3pm

‘I don’t even know how to process returns dawg’: Target worker forced to work entire store alone after manager leaves at 3pm

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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