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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

Side by side images of a man at a laptop with the caption "VPN" and a screenshot from @dallas_ponzo'S Tiktok.

‘Bro is at Best Buy asking for black market tech advice’: Best Buy customer comes in looking for VPN help. There’s just one problem

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

Braden Bjella

man wearing all black(l) Walmart Store Front (c) Gallon of water being filled up(r)

‘Bru, did you think they had a fresh mountain spring?’: Man refills water jug at Walmart. Then he takes a look at where it’s coming from

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

Woman with text "why does it feel illegal to use the free vacuums at the car wash without washing your car there first?"(l), Hand vacuuming car seats(r)

‘The sign says “FREE”’: Woman uses vacuums at car wash without getting car washed. Some viewers say it’s a big no-no

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

Mechanic holding car documents(l) Honda Dealer Sign(c) Mechanic checking vehicle fuse box(r)

‘I thought Honda is a good car brand?’: Honda Civic driver takes car to shop after repeat issue. Expert finds the little-known reason why 

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

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‘Do THIS instead!’: Woman issues warning for anyone who buys bottled water at the gas station

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

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‘Always get your bday gift in the app’: Sephora shopper picks up birthday reward in store. Then she opens the box

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

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‘The new normal’: Woman buys Lexus RX 350. She didn’t check what her monthly car payment would be first

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘Tell their manager. She has no right to trick you’: Woman tries to order alcohol at the bar. Then the bartender steps in

Home Depot sign(l), Woman talking with text "pov the home depot employee shows you this hack for matching unknown paint colors."(c), Paint cans(r)

‘Yea pretty sure our home’s previous owner did this’: Woman goes to Home Depot to inquire about paint. Then a worker steps in

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

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‘It doesn’t matter if it’s Ford, Mercedes’: Man shares little-known trick to start car after key fob dies

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‘This line literally just came out’: Woman shops at Target. Then she notices something strange about the Blogilates section

Woman wearing teal hoodie(l) Tj Maxx Store Front(c) skin care products on display(r)

‘There’s always a reason why you’re getting name brand…for such a discount’: Expert issues warning for people who get skincare at T.J. Maxx

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘You don’t blow water all over the inside’: Man reveals little-known trick to use at the car wash to easily clean door jamb

Person giving tip(l) woman shares reasons to give a tip(r)

‘Why am I not tipping them?’: Woman questions not tipping retail workers who help you while shopping in-store

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