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

Nina Hernandez

Man talking(l), Auto Zone shop(c), Man with laptop and phone(r)

‘What is going on?’: AutoZone customer speculates new checkout policy is reason people are opting for online shopping

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

Hand holding Carhartt shoe with text that says "I guess is that they can make shoes out of this type of foam"(l), Man talking(c), Carhartt sign(r)

‘Stop buying shoes in department stores’: Man says Carhartt shoes aren’t ‘real shoes,’ can’t believe quality. Viewers aren’t so sure

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

2001 Toyota 4Runner with 300K miles(l) Toyota Dealer Sign(c) Mechanic Checking results on laptop(r)

‘I wish all technicians would do this’: Toyota 4Runner with 300K miles shuts off while driving down the road. Mechanic can’t believe why

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

Dressing Room mirror(l), Woman talking(c), Hands on clothing rack(r)

‘Look at my body in this mirror’: Woman notices something unusual about the mirrors in the little girls’ section

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

Braden Bjella

Cup getting Coca Cola soda from dispenser(l), Woman looking shocked(c), Screen saying you have 18 seconds(r)

‘These are going to be everywhere’: Blaze Pizza customer has to scan barcode before getting Zero Sugar Coca-Cola. And she only has 18 seconds to do it

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Man talking(l), Target sign(c), Man in front of Target checkout site(r)

‘It takes like 10 seconds’: Target customer shows how to get First Aid Beauty Repair Cream, other cosmetics ‘completely free’

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 looking sleepy with text that says 'stuck in JFK for a 5am flight an they cranked up the music on us, turned off water fountains and it's gotten much colder'(l), JFK airport(c), Foot on arm rest with text that says "all of the armrests are like this so no one can lay down'(l)

‘No one can lay down’: Man gets stuck in JFK airport overnight. They turned up the music and turned off the water fountains

Target sign(l), Woman talking(c), Interior Target(r)

‘They’re painting all the buildings a dark brown’: Is Target getting rid of its red and white branding?

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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Memes

Microbiologist warns against the Fluffy Popcorn trend on TikTok

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

Brooke Sjoberg

DeWalt logo(l), Man smiling(c), Battery pack(r)

‘Imma go check’: Man reveals hidden use for DeWalt 20-volt batteries

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

Woman talking(l), Audio logo on wheel(c), Mechanic under car(r)

‘There’s 5 techs under my car’: Woman takes her Audi to the dealership for routine procedure. It’s a disaster

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

"Lieutenant Dan will not leave" text over man on boat(l), Video game casino still(r)

An offshore crypto casino is taking bets on whether viral Tampa resident ‘Lieutenant Dan’ will survive Hurricane Milton

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

Natasha Dubash

Phone with Cash App open(l), Woman talking with text that says "transfer your money unlink your direct deposit from there and be safe"(c), Stack of money(r)

‘I’m out $100’: Woman issues warning to people who have money sitting inside their CashApp accounts

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Woman with text that says "When FEMA accidently says the quiet part out loud"(l), FEMA logo on wall(c), Woman with text that says "FEMA saying the quiet part out loud again"(r)

TikTokers push years-old flub by Defense Secretary as proof FEMA admitted secret plan to ‘execute’ hurricane victims

Target sign(l), Man talking(c), Hand holding sign saying Target wont price match during circle week(r)

TikTok