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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

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera next to an image of a Costco.

‘I thought they cared about us’: Costco shopper pays $15 for Kirkland peppermint bark. Then she takes a closer look

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

Walmart cart(l), Man talking(c), Cans of skyline chili(r)

‘My FAVORITE’: Walmart customer shops Wolf, Jack’s Link, Wendy’s, Steak-N-Shake, Hormel, Great Value chili. Then he notices Skyline chili

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

Braden Bjella

Woman sharing what she purchased from walmart(l) Walmart Store(r)

‘I try not to shop in store anymore’: Woman goes shopping at Walmart. Then a random woman approaches her

Toy store(l), Woman talking(c), Sign that says "lock the door so we cannot see you through the window"(r)

‘A trick window in a children’s store is weird regardless’: Woman goes in bathroom at toy store. She thinks she can only see out

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

Brooke Sjoberg

two panel design with a woman looking annoyed and at the camera, next to an image of an ULTA beauty location

‘I’ve been saving them for 5 years’: Woman catches Ulta worker taking her $2,400 worth of points

Two panel design with a person pressing her lips together in discuss in one, next to an image of a box of cheez-its

‘I don’t know if I’m gonna be OK’: Woman eats Cheez-Its. They turn her mouth blue

Two panel design with a woman looking shocked at the camera in one, next to an image of a Amazon Logo in a shopping cart

‘I’ve just been scammed‘: Amazon shopper refreshes account. Then 8 iPhone 16s pop up in her basket

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

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‘How many people didn’t?’: Walmart gas station customer catches pump overcharging them

two panel design with a woman looking at the camera in one, she is covering her mouth with her hand, next to an image of Ugg boots.

‘One of my biggest fears’: Woman issues warning for people who wear platform Uggs in the winter

‘Stop buying those’: Flight attendant issues warning for travelers with these types of carry-on luggage

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Two panel design with a man talking at the camera and smiling, next to an image of a T-Mobil sign.

‘I always buy direct from the Apple store’: Man buys iPhone brand-new. Then T-Mobile refuses to activate it

Two panel design with a woman walking and talking to her camera in a stare, next to an image of a Walmart sign

‘I’m convinced the buttons are just there for us to think someone is coming’: Walmart shopper presses help button for locked item but no one ever comes. Are the buttons fake?

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Man buys 100-inch Hisense 4K QLED TV for $3,299. Then he tries to get the Best Buy price-match after signing up

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‘Did you know this?’: Woman shops Pearl Milling, Log Cabin, Cary’s maple syrup. Then she learns why you should buy this Target Good & Gather bottle instead

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