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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

Hand holding license plate(l), Car driving on road(c), Woman holding license plate(r)

‘I’m gonna look like a racist’: Woman has to get license plate customized after state-issued one is offensive

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

Texas Roadhouse servers warn against asking for a to-go box if you’re going to do this

‘I always check first before I give it to them’: Texas Roadhouse servers warn against asking for a to-go box if you’re going to do this

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

Woman talking(l), Gas pump with text that says "Do we not turn our cars off when pumping gas anymore??? My entire life I was under the impression my car would start on fire or explode if I didn't turn it off while pumping. There are legit no signs anywhere telling you turn off your car anymore."(c), Hand holding gas pump into car(r)

‘My entire life I was under the impression’: Do you have to turn off your car when you put gas?

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

National Review editor-in-chief Rich Lowry drops the N word while talking about Haitians with Megyn Kelly

National Review editor-in-chief’s pronunciation of ‘migrants’ raises eyebrows

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

Customer goes to ‘fancy’ restaurant and orders pasta. Then they spot the Barilla farfalle box in the back

‘Why I never buy pasta at a restaurant’: Customer goes to ‘fancy’ restaurant and orders pasta. Then they spot the Barilla farfalle box in the back

‘Apparently Velveeta thinks I identify as a family of 5: Customer accuses Velveeta of false advertising

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

Lexus car on road(l), Man talking(c), Lexus sign(r)

‘Never buy first year for new model’: Driver buys new Lexus. It has a laundry list of problems already at 15K miles

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Woman looking frustrated(l+r), Honda sign(c)

‘Just feels like I’m spending left and right’: Woman has to visit 3 different Honda dealerships while buying a car

Mike Hadge

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Rounding up all the National Cheeseburger Day deals for September 18th

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

Katherine Huggins

Marjorie Taylor Greene over whistleblower tweet

Marjorie Taylor Greene duped by fake report claiming alleged ABC News whistleblower killed in a car crash

Steve-O decides not to get breast implants after profound discussion with a stranger: ‘I missed the mark’

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

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l), Walmart sign(c), Woman putting food in her mouth(r)

‘This gives me the ick’: Viewers divided after Walmart shopper shares how she samples every product before buying them

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Trader Joe’s customer buys the cheese sticks. They they notice something unusual about them

‘It’s inevitable.. people still make the cheese’: Trader Joe’s customer buys the cheese sticks. Then they notice something unusual about them

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

Elon Musk Biden/Kamala assassination tweet

Elon Musk deletes Biden, Harris assassination joke, swears people laughed at it IRL

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

Braden Bjella

Man talking over signs for Honda, Toyota, and Subaru

‘Not a Subaru, Honda, or Toyota there wonder why’: Expert warns against buying a new car after he’s shocked to discover these makes and models at repo auction

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