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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

woman taking a call while checking notepad(l) Couple smiling while at a restaurant(r)

‘And still they will expect you to tip 20%’: Customer says server never came back to check on him. So he calls the restaurant

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Man and Woman looking happy and surprised(l) Woman looking disappointed(r)

‘Your partner should be excited to see you’: Woman surprises her boyfriend at party. It’s a disaster

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Driver shares experience with vehicle(l) Ford Dealer Sign(c) Ford Escape(r)

‘It’s not just Ford. No quality control on anything anymore’: Driver owns 2024 Ford Escape with 12K miles. Why is it already in the shop?

Two panel design with a TSA Agent talking at the camera, next to an image of a sign that reads "General Boarding Here".

‘Now I can never put anything in the tray’: TSA agent reveals the real reason they tell you to keep certain items in your bag

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Two panel design with a woman looking shocked and disgusted from inside of her home, next to an image of pasta brand Barilla

‘Why is it like that?’: Woman opens new box of Barilla elbow pasta. Then she pours it out

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

Mars Ramos

Woman shares bath and body store experience(l) Bath and Body Works Store Front(c) Bath and Body Store discount sign(r)

‘Realizing Bath & Body played us’: Bath & Body Works customer says store is ‘tricking’ them, other shoppers after seeing 50%-off sale

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘Go to AutoZone and they can guess’: Driver slams mechanic’s $140 charge just to hook car up to diagnostic machine. Is that a fair price?

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 of an aisle in Walmart and a hand holding a cookie tin.

‘I didn’t think it could get worse’: Walmart shopper picks up butter cookie tins from the shelf. Then she takes a closer look

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‘Y’all tap in before it’s too late’: Man takes advantage of Five Guys glitch, gets 3 burgers for $6

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‘I don’t actually work here’: Customer asks for help at Staples. Then a worker asks her to come behind the counter

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

Melody Heald

2 panel image. On the left a server is holding a tray, on the right a person explains. In front of both there is a lying emoji.

‘If you’re a server, be careful lying’: Server shares how he tricks customers. Then a mom calls him out

Man showing Thumbs up(l) Alaska Airlines Brand(c) holding watch screen for timer(r)

‘Never forget’: Man shares why you should always start timer as soon as plane lands. It could save you money

Two panel design with a person holding a bottle of Lucas Oil stabilizer, next to an image of oil being poured into a car

‘This is the best stuff you can put in your engine’: Expert says add this additive to your Chevrolet to keep it running smooth. Does it work—and should you bother?

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

Natasha Dubash

Two panel design with the first showing the Target dog mascot behind a desk that reads "Need Help Getting...", next to an image of a Target sign

‘Can you help me get some toothpaste?’: Target shopper sees sign for help with locked items. There’s just one problem

WholeFoods Market(l) Man shares WholeFoods Hack(r)

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