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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

Man inside of walmart store(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Great Value strawberries and cream(r)

‘This feels deceptive’: Walmart shopper reaches for Great Value Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal. Then he 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

‘It’s a cheese drawer’: Expert says most people use their refrigerators’ crisper drawers wrong. Then he reveals the right way

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, and in the middle is the exterior of a Red Lobster restaurant.

‘Was that intentional?’: Red Lobster customer complains after waiting over 45 minutes for Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Then she sees what they put in her to-go bag

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

Braden Bjella

2 image split. Woman, concerned, holding olive with chopsticks with overlayed text that reads: "Am I gonna get botulism (smiling tear drop emoji) on left. Costco store on right.

‘Am I gonna get botulism?’: Woman buys jar of olives from Costco. Then she takes a bite

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

Photo of a Dollar General sign; Screenshot of Tiktok user @justlexenee pointing at a box of Mac and Cheese; Photo of a Walmart exterior sign.

‘Noodles that don’t meet compliance’: Shopper buys Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese from both Dollar General and Walmart. Then she opens them up

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @girlandthekitchen salting a raw steak; Center: Photo of a cooked steak; Right: Screenshot from @girlandthekitchen of a seasoned steak being cooked in a frying pan.

‘A beautiful medium rare’: Private chef shows how to make ‘the best steak you’ve ever had.’ Then she reveals it only takes 2 ingredients

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

Screenshot from @oliviamlynn's Tiktok with the caption "Everyone here knows this is my first time ordering steak from the raw meat counter. They're all talking about how i looked so stupide asking for a 1/2 pound of grass fed skirt steak. 'She's never bought this steak before' they all chant in unison.; Photo of a Butcher counter in a supermarket.

‘She’s never bought steak before’: Woman goes to her grocery store’s butcher for meat. Then she realizes she has no idea what to ask for

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @shoplogan512 with a jar of Holdman Honey; Photo of a HEB Fresh Foods exterior.

‘Holdman Honey is amazing!’: H-E-B shopper checks out honey in-store. Then she shares a trick to know if you’re buying ‘good’ honey

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

Melody Heald

Screenshot of Tiktok user @o_g_deez; Photo of a bag of Knorr Pasta Sides Alfredo; Screenshot of Tiktok user @kristen_genx_ugc

‘Knorr dropped in quality so much’: Customer complains Knorr pasta doesn’t ‘cook right anymore.’ Then an expert explains why

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

‘When I was a kid’: Grocery shopper buys a Totino’s Pizza. Then she notices something only a true Totino’s fan would notice

2 image split. Text that reads: 'Our iHop waitress got our order wrong and when my g.f. kindly mentioned it, proceeded to yell in her face and then talk sh*t about her very loudly in the kitchen" on left. iHop storefront on right.

‘I would’ve walked out’: Customer complains about wrong order at IHOP. Then they overhear the waitress in the back

‘Making that neck extra thick’: Expert issues warning about Himalayan Pink Salt. Here’s why you should think twice before buying

2 panel image, on the left is a close up of delicious macaroni and cheese. On the right a person looks to camera sternly.

‘It’s just not right’: Restaurant customer orders macaroni and cheese as a side. Then she demands answers when she sees what it comes in

Subway employee on left making nachos with overlaying text that reads: "Let's make Nachos!" Subway sign on right.

‘Subway will do everything but bring back $5 footlongs’: Subway launches Footlong Nachos with Doritos. Then a worker shows how they’re made

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

2 panel image: on the left is the exterior of an Applebee's restaurant and on the right is a restaurant table, text over: Brought her to Applebees for our first date to see if she was going to be embarrassed

‘I started our relationship with manipulation as a way to test her’: Man takes date to Applebee’s to see if she’ll be ‘embarrassed.’ Then she pulls out a Buzzballz