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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

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‘I know treat makers are screaming’: Walmart shopper issues warning for people who buy Great Value almond bark chocolate

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

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Ex-McDonald’s corporate chef reveals the real reason your Big Mac isn’t served hot—and this little-known trick to getting a hot one

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Kroger’s has those deal every week’: Grocery shopper warns against buying ‘pre-seasoned’ meat. Then she reveals why

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

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‘At least you know it’s real’: Man orders from Wingstop. Then he takes a closer look at the wings

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

‘That brand we all love?’: Shopper reveals little-known secret behind this Walmart brand. It’s actually Great Value

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

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‘The Twix Dupe go so crazy’: Walmart shopper issues PSA to customers who buy Kit Kat, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers at the store

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

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‘Everything is a sham’: Former restaurant owner says this is the truth behind ‘grass-fed’ beef. Is this ‘loophole’ tricking customers?

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‘Girrrlll I’d take that back asap’: Woman buys 3 steaks from Sam’s Club. Then she realizes she’s been played

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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‘What should I do???’: Woman buys Wild Caught Fresh Atlantic Cod Loin from H‑E‑B. Then she takes a closer look at it

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

Melody Heald

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‘So good to know’: In-N-Out customer warns against ordering the Flying Dutchman

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Are they the same thing?’: McDonald’s customer orders McNugget deal for $28. Then a worker intervenes

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

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‘I remember when it was $10.99’: Woman orders this popular entree at Chili’s. Then she reads the fine print

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I feel so sick to my stomach’: Woman makes her toddler a smoothie in Magic Bullet. Then she takes a closer look at the blender

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‘I would like to sue Pillsbury for false advertisement’: Woman buys frozen chocolate chip cookies. Then she opens the pack

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