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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

H-E-B storefront(l), Man looking at camera(c), Baked goods with text that says "I can't make this *censored* up"(r)

‘That’s a damn hot dog bun’: H-E-B shopper notices something unusual about donut from the bakery section

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

Braden Bjella

Wendy's sign(l), Man talking to camera(c), Krabby Patty Meal sign(R)

‘’Fresh beef’ what was it before?’: Customer catches Wendy’s teasing Spongebob Krabby Patty meal

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Crumbl Cookies storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Crumblr Tiktok feed(r)

‘Insomnia >>>>> Crumbl’: People are considering boycotting Crumbl after noticing something suspicious on its TikTok account

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

Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream(l), Woman talking(c), Vanilla ice cream in bowl(r)

‘What are the specks then?’: Expert says Breyers may have bamboozled you with its Natural Vanilla ice cream (updated)

Brita Pitcher(l), Man talking with images of water filters beneath him(c), Hand holding glass being filled with water(r)

‘So which is the best?’: Expert reveals how Brita is the ‘worst’ water filter you can buy. Here’s why

Mike Hadge

Adam Driver in Megaopolis on green screen and text that says "go back to the club"

Entertainment

Adam Driver’s ‘go back to the club’ line from ‘Megalopolis’ gets memed

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

Subaru sign(l), Woman smiling(c), Blue Subaru(r)

‘Subarus are supposed to be reliable’: Driver waits 4 years to buy ‘dream car.’ Then she tries to use it

Woman talking with Louis Vuitton bag(l), Louis Vuitton storefront(c)

‘I loved it’: Woman puts Louis Vuitton on blast after calling customer service over this bag’s deficiency. She didn’t get the answer she expected

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Mayo jars on shelf(l), Man looking frustrated(c), Spoon in homemade jar of mayo(r)

‘What the’: Man notices something unusual about Best Foods mayo jars while shopping. It’s actually cheaper and only takes 4 ingredients to make your own

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

Mechanic blasts new F-150 for making this essential part of the car plastic

‘I’m just not impressed, Ford’: Mechanic blasts new F-150 for making this essential part of the car plastic

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

Hand holding phone with rumble app and Dunkin Donuts sign over box of donuts

Rumble asks viewers to quit Dunkin Donuts—and buy its new coffee instead

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

Sia tweet with every first letter of each word is circled in red (Baby, everything your own nice cat eats. Kangaroo is dead, nowhere and purple penguins every day. My egg.) and the words beyonce kidnapped me circled beneath

Memes

‘Beyonce kidnapped me’: How the  conspiracy theory became a meme

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Woman talking in frustration(l+r), Man mowing lawn(c)

‘He’s sending your husband a message’: Woman slams neighbor for mowing her lawn without permission. Not everyone is onboard

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Terryon Ishmael Thomas aka Mr. Prada(l), Nick Abraham(r)

‘We saw him spiraling’: TikToker’s old videos resurface after arrest following death of therapist

man taking selfie in bathroom with caption "my reaction to that information:"

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