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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

Split Image. Person on left, explaining Hertz marketing problem. Logo of Hertz on right.

‘They even paid Tom Brady to do the marketing for them: Hertz’s Tesla deal has cost them billions. But there was always one major problem for customers, expert says

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

woman shares sticker hack(l) Tj Maxx store front(c) TJ Maxx sticker(r)

’My pet peeve’: T.J. Maxx shopper reveals little-known trick for hard-to-remove price tags

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle is a Pottery Barn store.

‘For the price it better be PERFECT’: Woman considers buying Pottery Barn couch online. Then she checks it out in-store

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

Kia Hybrid Vehicle(l) Man shares warning he got on his Kia's Dash(c) Kia Logo on steering wheel(r)

‘I did not know that that was a thing’: Kia hybrid driver cuts it close with near-empty gas tank. Then he sees this warning on his dash

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

Delta Airplane(l) Woman giving a shocked reaction(c) TSA at airport(r)

‘This is so trifling’: Delta passenger gets home after flight. Then she sees what TSA did to her food

Costco Wholesale store front(l) woman looking shocked(c) Kirkland diaper boxes(r)

‘Makes sense why my daughter has been getting rashes’: Costco shopper issues warning to parents who rely on Kirkland diapers

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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‘I have noticed that’: Man finds perfect Orowheat loaf of bread outside. Then he sees the expiration date

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

Woman shares what new vehicle her husband got(l) Silhouette of vehicle(r)

‘Dude got a steal’: Woman says husband bought 2005 Lincoln for only $1K. Then she sees him pull up in it

Man shares the types of lemons he was able to get from people

‘I didn’t know they get that big’: Delivery driver gets lemons from customer’s tree. Then he goes to the next customer’s house

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‘Literally rather get this instead of McDonald’s’: Olive Garden customer exposes how to get Alfredo chicken pasta with a side, 2 breadsticks, and a drink—for only $9

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‘Pick a different car’: Woman buys Mazda CX-5. Then she realizes the dealership misled her

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

Walmart logo on building(l) Woman pointing at cardboard box(c) Walmart Bakery(r)

‘It should be AT LEAST $35’: Woman custom orders $18 birthday cake from Walmart. 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

Costco Chicken(l) Man shares what he found out about costco chicken prices(c) Costco Wholesale Building Sign(r)

‘3 whole chickens for $34’: Costco shopper reaches for frozen Kirkland chicken. Then he realizes the rotisserie ones are way cheaper

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘This guy’s gonna be mad’: Man hears neighbor remote-start his Chevy Silverado. Then he notices something shocking

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