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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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“We’ve been seeing this happen in stores too”: Woman orders bridal set from Lululemon. Why does it arrive burnt?

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

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The origins of the ‘smooth brain meme’, where ‘all ideas slide right off’

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‘Pls tell me this is a joke’: Woman gets mud flooring installed in her home

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‘Someone needs to be honest with her’: White woman’s dark spray tan horrifies viewers

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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‘I’m balling out on a Karen’s dime’: Server says rude customer forgot Gucci bag, Versace sunglasses that he got to keep

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.

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‘Wouldn’t there be like a sign somewhere saying that?’: Customers flock to Walmart believing it’s having a 50% off sale. It’s not

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

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‘It’s just their way to justify less coverage’: Starbucks barista says the company is getting rid of its key ‘customer support’ position

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‘Every time you scan something, it takes pictures of you’: Ex-Walmart employee says self-checkout cameras are ’10 times worse’ than in-store ones

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

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‘The last several packages I’ve ordered have had that sticker on it’: Former Amazon worker shares how to tell if you received returned package

Cecilia Lenzen is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

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McDonald’s worker shares what they do when a customer wants ‘fresh’ food, comes in 30 minutes before close

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‘It’s just water’: Manager says Olive Garden customer didn’t want to pay for club soda, tried to make case it was ‘just water’

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

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‘I’m hoping I don’t miss my flight’: Woman says Uber driver took her back home after she asked for music to be turned down

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‘To not tell the other parent about it is shady’: Woman says her ex secretly placed AirTag on their daughter

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‘She must have done the math… these groceries are more than what she’ll probably make in 2 weeks!!’: Instacart shopper filmed taking away customer’s groceries after delivering them

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