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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

Shein logo on Phone Display(l) Woman sharing what Shein Knockoffs really are(r)

‘This is why I do still shop at shein sometimes’: Woman reveals the truth about ‘cheap knock-offs’ from SHEIN

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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From the ‘McBrunch Burger’ to DIY ice cream sandwiches, these 17 McDonald’s hacks will inspire you to order something new

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

woman shares what happened at Party City(l) Party City Logo on building(r)

‘We were told nothing’: Party City worker accuses company of ‘shady’ practices, says they were laid off with no warning

Man shares what was left behind when a Tesla sideswiped him(l) Tesla Dealer Sign(c) Tesla CyberTruck(r)

‘Just a typical day’: Driver gets sideswiped by Tesla Cybertruck. He can’t believe what it left behind

Row of Groceries at Aldi Store(l) Aldi Store Sign(c) Woman sharing information about Aldi(r)

‘Wish I knew this’: Aldi shopper issues warning over store’s return policy after returning $2.79 item

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

Two panel design with a person looking at a scratched wheel with their hand in one, next to an image of a box of spray paint

‘Just a little spray paint, I should be Gucci’: Amazon delivery driver shows minor damage to tires. Then he zooms-out

Mechanic with Checklist inspecting car(l) Expert sharing best cars that perform with maintenance(c) Hand showing vehicle icons (r)

‘With proper maintenance’: Expert shares which Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Infiniti models are ‘guranteed’ to last 200K miles

Notice Sign(l) Goodwill Store Front(c) Man Sharing Notice from GoodWill(r)

‘This is why I never round up’: Goodwill customer warns the store is getting rid of discounts. That’s not all

Woman holding her chin(l) Target Store Front(c) Good and Gather Signature box Pizza(r)

‘I want my money back’: Target shopper calls out store for falsely advertising Good & Gather pizza

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Two panel design with a woman talking to the camera on top of a receipt she is referring to in the video, next to an image of someone holding up a phone in a car with the Uber App on it

‘And you didn’t add a tip???’: Customer demands answers after taking $228 Uber ride

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

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‘What’s going on?’: Sam’s Club shopper demands answers after buying variety pack of Canada Dry Ginger Ale

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

Mitsubishi Outlander(l) Mitsubishi Motors Dealer Sign(c) Person sharing what they learnt from their car(r)

‘This is a big, big problem’: Woman tries to unlock Mitsubishi Outlander. Then she sees the exact same model next to hers

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘You’re gonna ruin my son’s Christmas’: Walmart worker says shopper tried haggling over $45 Spider-Man toy

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

Mercedes Dealer(l) Man with blue Mercedes vehicle(c) Repo Man taking car(r)

‘$1,300 a month with 22% interest rate is insane’: Mercedes driver has her car repo’d. Then she comes up with a creative plan to get it back

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

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