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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

Screenshot from Tiktok user @chloerrusso of her Apple Watch; Screenshot of Tiktok user @chloerrusso.

‘Garmin does this’: Woman wears Apple Watch during her morning walk. Then she looks at the treadmill

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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‘I was going crazy not finding egg whites anywhere’: Shopper in shock after seeing this product on Walmart shelf. Then she realizes why they’re so hard to find

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

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‘Swap ‘em out’: Woman buys tires with 50,000 mile warranty. Then she learns the hard way what these warranties actually cover

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘You let her do all of the above—that ain’t your girl’: Woman says location sharing isn’t ‘controlling.’ Is she right?

Screenshot of Tiktok user @griff.t32; Photo of a phone with the Hinge logo on the screeen and roses, pink gifts, and lip-shaped confetti surrounding it.

‘This literally happened to me today’: Woman chats with a man on Hinge. Then he says he just took a ‘honey pack’

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Rovers are a sign of wealth’: Woman buys Land Rover. Then she gets buyer’s remorse

Screenshot of Tiktok user @bquickmo; Photo of a Walmart self-check out

‘No’: Man buys cowboy charcoal at Walmart self-checkout. Then a worker steps in

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Screenshot of Tiktok user @emm.ohara; Photo of a Planet Fitness gym at night.

‘The gym is being quiet because they know you can sue’: Planet Fitness member gets strange text from front desk worker. Then things take a dark turn

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

Screenshots from Tiktok user @johnforce03 of a sticker under a Buick and a Buick exterior.

‘I’m surprised they haven’t slapped a Grand National sticker on it’: Mechanic notices warning sticker under Buick SUV hood. Then he ignores it

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

Screenshots from Tiktok user @thatgirlsydjo from her series "The Group Chat".

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Millions are watching ‘The Group Chat,’ the TikTok series about a girls’ night gone off the rails

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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‘I’m just upset I was lied to’: Woman orders $100 berry chantilly cake from Whole Foods. Then she tries to make a request

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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‘Give credit where credit is due’: Reformation x Devon Lee Carlson collab accused of copying Indian fashion without credit

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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‘We will never have another dryer in our house again’: Woman warns against this common habit with your dryer. Then she reveals how she almost lost everything because of it

Screenshots from Tiktok user @benzblogger of a Tahoe, the keys to a Tahoe, and a Mercedes.

‘She just ate 10k in depreciation’: Woman trades in Chevy Tahoe after only 98 miles. Then salesperson reveals the No. 1 reason drivers get buyer’s remorse

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

woman holding up ziploc bag filled with chips(l) Woman shares why ziploc bags are now lame(r)

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