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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 of Tiktok user @dailydoseof__ky's Iced London Fog; A photo of a Starbucks sign at night.

‘THE AUDACITY’: Starbucks customer places order right before the store closes. Then she sees what the worker wrote on her cup

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

Braden Bjella

Three side by side screenshots from @abbyinthegalley's Tiktok.

‘This is the superior cut’: Expert finds $10.99/lb steak deal at Publix. Then they reveal how to select the best cut

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

Brooke Sjoberg

2 panel image: on the left a shelf of Doritos chips and on the right a person makes a surpised face.

‘I’m suing Doritos’: Woman buys Frito-Lay variety pack. Then she sees what’s inside the Doritos Nacho Cheese bag—it’s not a Dorito

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

2 panel image with the exterior of a Chipotle sign on the left and a burrito bowl on the right.

‘So what was it???’: Woman gets Chipotle bowl to-go. Then it starts moving

3 panel image: in the middle is a Carvana car store and on the sides a person explains.

‘They don’t tell you until you’ve signed’: Couple isn’t happy with their Tesla Model Y. Then they try to trade it in for a Ford Mustang Mach-E at Carvana

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

A Costco customer speaks in front of the Costco Next logo.

‘I got Gucci and Givenchy’: Woman exposes little-known Costco membership perk. Here’s how to take advantage of it

2 panel image: on the left a Wendy's employee explains and on the right a customer holds up fast food.

‘I don’t think y’all realize’: Wendy’s worker shares little-known trick at checkout. Here’s why you need to change that Biggie Bag order

3 panel image: in the middle is the Dollarama store sign and on the sides two people explain about chocolate.

‘Why did I never realize they had dupes?’: Dollarama shopper issues PSA to customers who buy Twix, Snickers, KitKat

3 panel image: on the right is a display case of eggs, in the middle is the exterior of a Trader Joe's store, and on the right a store display shows a smug chicken.

‘Try Just Egg’: Trader Joe’s shopper tries to buy eggs. The workers ‘closed the curtain’ on them

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

Three images of @qster14's Tiktok with the caption "maple syrup packaging needs a REBRAND"

‘$30 of maple syrup’: Shopper demands answers after noticing something strange about maple syrup packaging

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Case of water bottles(l), Costco store(r)

‘That’s exactly how I do it. Game changer!!’: Woman finds out the right way to open 40-pack of Kirkland water from Costco

Man talking(l), Hand holding phone near payment machine(r)

‘It’s the CashApp card for me’: Server says customers who use Apple Pay, Chime are bad tippers. Are they?

man wearing all black(l) Walmart Store Front (c) Gallon of water being filled up(r)

‘Bru, did you think they had a fresh mountain spring?’: Man refills water jug at Walmart. Then he takes a look at where it’s coming from

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

‘Just completed my return’: Customer shops at Target. Then she learns about this policy change

Two panel design with a woman looking down next to an image of someone struggling to open a jar of pickles

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