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

Nina Hernandez

3 panel image showing on the left the interior of a car, in the middle the Jeep logo, and on the right a person explaining.

‘Am I the only one who didn’t know this or??’: Woman owns a Jeep Cherokee for 2 years. Then she finds a hidden compartment

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

Melody Heald

A photo of a Costco exterior; a screenshot from @mylonepov's Tiktok of a cake with the caption "Returning this cake because it was so so dry"

‘This pmo so bad’: Woman buys cake from Costco but it’s ‘dry.’ Then she tries to return it

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 panel image: on the left a person dressed like Disney's Little Mermaid and on the right the same person looking shocked.

‘Classic Disney? I got you’: Woman goes on date with man. Then he lets his age show

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

Oura Ring in box(l), Gummy bears and marijuana(r)

‘We’ve seen the effects of alcohol…’: Oura Ring wearer takes gummy. Then they check their device

Bowl of Ketchup(l), Woman holding can of tomato paste with text "making ketchup because a can of tomato paste was $.78 vs. ketchup for $5.69(c), Hand squeezing bottle of ketchup(r)

‘Vs. ketchup for $5.69’: Woman realizes ketchup is only a few ingredients—and it’s way cheaper to make at home

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

Chick-fil-a sign(l), Woman talking(c), Car with headlights on driving as it's getting dark(r)

‘No job is worth my life’: Chick-fil-A worker says her car’s headlights aren’t working. She’s forced to stay at work until it’s dark out

3 panel image: on the left is a Starbucks barista, in the middle a Starbucks logo, and on the right Valentine's Day hearts.

‘Don’t do this’: Starbucks customer tries Valentine’s Day hack. Then a worker intervenes

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

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‘I’m banned on PayPal. Can you do Apple Pay?’: Woman scams man out of $500 on Facebook Marketplace. Big mistake

Woman talking with blooming onion in the background and text that says "Outback: $16.99 3-course Aussie meal with redacted text"(l), Outback steakhouse store front(r)

‘Outback stepped up with that’: Customer shows how you can get a 3-course meal at Outback Steakhouse for just $16.99

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

‘Dealing with this on a ‘06 Nissan Frontier’: Customer rolls Ford F-150 into shop after simple spark plug change. Then the puzzled mechanic discovers rare fault

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

Mars Ramos

A photo of a Walmart exterior; A screenshot of Tiktok user @rachaeliskool over a photo of broccoli.

‘Frozen or fresh?????’: Woman issues warning for anyone who buys broccoli at Walmart

Screenshot from @maleautism's Tiktok next to a photo of a Safeway store exterior.

‘I’m abandoning my cart in the aisle’: Safeway shopper goes to ice cream aisle. Then he notices something about the Ben & Jerry’s freezer

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

Man talking(l), Hands passing off keys(r)

‘This is a tactic’: Expert warns against handing over keys when car shopping at dealership

Man talking with text "pov: dirty shirley's"(l), Shirley temple(r)

‘As a bartender this is UNACCEPTABLE’: Man tries to order a Shirley Temple. Then the server steps in

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Screenshot from @seacritts's Tiktok of a wrapped 2 piece Flautas Snack with the caption "Walmart, what is this?!!!??"; A photo of a Walmart exterior.

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