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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

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‘You’re better than me’: Woman says man at Walmart said her 2-year-old was ‘flirting’ with him

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Didn’t even get to touch it’: Walmart shopper tries to take item to checkout. Then a worker intervenes

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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‘If America offered these they would probably charge us $5,000’: Woman posts the free stuff Scotland gives expecting mothers. Then Americans pop off

Kyle Calise is a video producer, writer, and storyteller from southern New England. When he’s not crafting explainer and culture videos, he’s usually out on a nature trail admiring trees.

Kyle Calise

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Meme History: Success Kid

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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‘Our worst nightmare’: Couple warns against Tesla after it shut down and locked their 10-month-old daughter inside

Woman shares air conditioning hack you can get at Home Depot for $20

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‘The best summer hack for your baby’: Woman shares air conditioning hack she bought at Home Depot for $20

Four Seasons Baby spawns 'conscious baby' discussion on TikTok

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‘Wait.. she???’: Nanny shares why the Four Seasons Orlando baby is so ‘conscious’

Woman slams Whole Foods for ‘smashing’ her son’s birthday cake

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‘I’m just really upset’: Woman slams Whole Foods for ‘smashing’ her son’s cake and ‘ruining’ his first birthday

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

Couple has gender reveal right at their table at Chili’s. It doesn’t go to plan

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‘This happened to us too’: Couple has gender reveal right at their table at Chili’s. It doesn’t go to plan 

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

Texas Roadhouse server asks mom if her infant is joining her

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‘The baby does not need a drink’: Viewers defend Texas Roadhouse server who asks mom if her infant is joining her

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘I want this lady off the plane’: Karen gets kicked off flight after refusing to sit next to a baby

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‘My baby is NEVER leaving my sight’: Mom says nurse tried to give her wrong newborn in viral TikTok

Clara is a full-time digital nomad writing about culture, food, and music. Her work has been featured in publications such as Refinery29, BuzzFeed, the Daily Dot, the Austin Chronicle, USA Today, and NiceKicks. She aims to be quicker on her feet than Borat&#8217;s lawyers.

Clara Wang

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TikToker disguises self as baby to get free kids meal at IHOP in viral video

Tiffany Kelly was the culture editor at Daily Dot. Previously, she worked at Ars Technica and Wired. Her writing has appeared in several other print and online publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Popular Mechanics, and GQ.

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