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Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Group of People Eating out at a restaurant(l) Chef shares why fine dining is a scam(r)

‘I would never go to anywhere Michelin star again’: Chef warns against ‘fine dining,’ calls it a ‘scam.’ Here’s why

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

Melody Heald

Former McDonalds Chef Shares New McRib secret(l) McRib(c) McDonalds Building(r)

‘The BBQ patties that Banquet sells’: Former McDonald’s chef warns against the store-bought McRib sauce. Here’s why

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

Woman talking with text that says "a donut shop"(l), Too Good To Go bag(c), White box with text that says "can we look at this um"(r)

‘You pay like $6’: Woman orders on Too Good To Go app. Then she gets this box

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 smiling at the camera in one, and a Canada Dry ginger ale can sitting laying on ice.

‘They owe me money money’: Expert says you may be being bamboozled if you buy Canada Dry, Schweppes ginger ale

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

McDonald's arches and drive thru sign(l), Man talking with headset(c), Hand holding mcdonald's bag(r)

‘Y’all be trying to show out, act like you got so much money’: McDonald’s worker slams customers who linger at the drive-thru window. Here’s why

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 holding up four fingers in one, and a close in shot of Kraft Mac and Cheese

‘Then I go in to use that coupon’: Shopper buys Kraft’s gluten-free mac and cheese 4 different times. Each one is missing a key ingredient

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Three panel design with a man holding up food containers in a Costco, a Costco sign from the outside is in panel 2, and panel 3 is a thanksgiving meal scene

‘This thing is so heavy’: Shopper finds Thanksgiving dinner for 8 people for $42 at Costco. Is it worth it?

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

3 panel image of a person holding a bottle of International Delight coffee creamer. They pull a slimy white thread out of the bottle.

‘Chobani would NEVAAAAA’: Customer demands answers after opening International Delight hazelnut creamer

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

Upside down bags of Santitas Tortilla Chips

‘Watch next they are going to get rid of transparent bags’: Shopper ‘exposes’ Santitas Tortilla Chips in-store to warn other shoppers

Woman talking(l), Hands holding frozen seafood(r)

‘We gotta talk about it’: Expert warns why you should always buy frozen seafood

Trolli Gummi Pop box(l), Woman talking(c), Walmart sign(r)

‘I practically work at Walmart’: Shopper demands answers after finding Trolli Gummi Pops boxed 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

Man talking(l), Coffee being made(c), Hand holding bag of celtic sea salt and text that says "how to make amazing coffee"(r)

‘No Keurig’: Expert says you should use Celtic Sea Salt for an ‘amazing’ cup of coffee at home. You just need a Mr. Coffee

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

Natasha Dubash

Bush's canned beans(l) top view of open baked beans can with yellow background(c) Woman sharing on TikTok her opened baked beans can (r)

‘Now we gotta grow our own beans?’: Woman opens can of Bush’s Baked Beans. Why does it look like that?

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

Nina Hernandez

Farmer holding cotton plant with text that says "It is NOT LEGAL for farmers to save and reuse seeds...THAT is why your groceries are high."(l), Hand dropping seeds into soil(r)

‘Ain’t that the whole point of farming?’: Farmer says it’s illegal to reuse and grow their own seeds, claims it makes groceries more expensive

2 panel image, on the left is a person in a hospital bed with the text " Fob Sushi got my gf in the hospital for a whole week...." On the left Keith Lee speaks to the camera.

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