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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: I know this slang hates to see me coming

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

A person peels cucumbers over a background of unpeeled cucumbers.

‘My whole life is a lie’: Woman exposes ‘real way’ to use potato peeler. Then she tests it on a cucumber

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

Melody Heald

‘I tip on my SERVICE’: Texas Roadhouse server tells table that restaurant is out of bread. Then they look over to table next to them

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

2 image split. Woman in car with overlayed text that reads: "E.D. culture is pissing me off" on left. Olive Garden sign on right.

‘What are we doing?’: Olive Garden waitress serves food to table of young girls. Then she overhears them say this

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

‘All are bad in 6 months’: Auto store shopper spots Rain-X Vision wiper blades for $11.99. Then he notices another similar pair for $21.99

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

2 panel image: the Clayton Homes logo and a person squeezing out a sopping wet rag.

‘2 years in this nightmare’: Woman warns against Clayton Homes. She says its due to this recurring issue

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

‘Toyota is overpriced garbage these days anyway’: Toyota rim gets damaged. Then the mechanic shows what’s inside

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

‘CHOKING ALONE IS LIKE MY WORST FEAR’: Man shares how to save yourself if you start choking and are alone

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

mechanic shares tire pressure expected(l) Good Year Tire Brand(c) GoodYear Logo on tire(r)

‘It’s definitely not safe’: Mechanic shows Goodyear tire. Then he explains why you should never overinflate your wheels

2 image split. Woman with overlaying text that reads: "Congratulations to my daughter on her new car but this was hilarious. This was before she seen the car (crying laughing emoji)" on left. Interior of car with piggy bank inside on right.

‘Never heard of a bank telling you anything but the payment’: Woman wants a black car. Then the bank steps in

Mechanic shares what he sees under a dodge pickup(l) Dodge Ram Logo(c) Dodge Ram White(r)

‘They’re charging $80k for a $40k truck’: Mechanic puts Dodge Ram on a lift and discovers the underside is full of plastic parts. Then he reveals why that might be a good thing

‘But this is the return policy?!’: Costco refuses woman’s item return. Then she learns what finally did it

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

Braden Bjella

2 image split. Woman in kitchen on left. Box of Jimmy Dean's sausage biscuits on right.

‘It’s not just pork sausage’: Expert reaches for Jimmy Dean Sausage Biscuits. Then she takes a look at the fine print and issues a warning

man pointing and saying to move along(l) Uber logo(c) Man and mechanic talking about repairs(r)

‘Tell them you’re my dad’: Woman gets ‘overcharged’ by the mechanic. So, she recruits her Uber driver to talk to him

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

Menchie's Worker(l) Man holding up ice-cream cup(c) Man holding up ice-cream flyer(r)

‘It’s been 90 minutes, and the store is literally closing’: Customer goes to Menchie’s for ‘$5 Fill Your Cup’ deal. Then worker sees what kind of cup he brings (updated)

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