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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

‘I question all containers like this’: Shopper warns against the Kirkland Coconut water from Costco after cutting open container to see what’s inside

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

Sam's club sign(l), Man talking(c), Finger peeling off expiration sticker on orange juice jugs(r)

‘Up to some shenanigans here’: Shopper catches Sam’s Club putting new expiration stickers on old orange juice

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Gingerale can(l), Woman sipping drink(c), Hand holding glass of soda(r)

‘Didn’t want to believe [it]’: Customer reveals what really happens when you order ginger ale and they’re out at a restaurant

Mike Hadge

Entertainment

AMC’s $31 ‘Beetlejuice’ drink goes viral for all the wrong reasons

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

Sam's club(l), Sports Drink(c), Walmart(r)

‘Sam’s Club or Walmart’: Man warns he selected a Gatorade from the vending machine. He got a mixed berry Maker’s Mark instead

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

Woman talking with drink(l+r), Dr Pepper cans(c)

‘Only true Dr Pepper drinkers would understand’: Woman asks for Dr Pepper at restaurant. She can’t believe what she was poured instead

Customer issues warning after learning this secret about Tito’s Vodka

‘No more Tito’s’: Customer issues warning after learning this alleged secret about Tito’s Vodka

Capri Sun promises they aren’t phasing out pouches after reports of a switch to bottles ruined childhoods everywhere

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l+r), Energy drinks on shelves(c)

‘My cardiologist believes that these drinks will all be eventually banned’: Woman issues energy drink warning after husband’s shocking medical emergency

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Person covered up(L), Kombucha on shelf(c), Covered hands grabbing kombucha(r)

‘Don’t touch it. Get some oven mitts’: Do you really need protective gear to throw away old kombucha?

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

Braden Bjella

Woman with shark drink(l+r), Outback Steakhouse(c)

‘I tried holding back my tears’: Outback Steakhouse customer has to make shark attack drink at home after server ruined it

Woman gets something unexpected when she presses for Canada Dry in vending machine

‘I would knock the whole machine over’: Woman gets something unexpected when she presses for Canada Dry in vending machine

Five below(l), Poppi's on shelf(c), Ross dress for less(r)

‘I saw them at Five Below’: Shopper finds Poppi for sale at Ross amid lawsuit

Bartender shares which drink orders will prompt him to check your ID

‘Can I just get a shot of Tito’s?’: Bartender shares which drink orders will prompt him to check your ID

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman says bar banned customers from ordering cocktails after she asked for French 75

Drinks