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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

‘TCL will never beat Sony, LG, Samsung’: Woman issues warning on the $800 TCL NXT Frame TV. Is there a better Samsung dupe?

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Culture

‘We’re such a sad, sad excuse for a country’: Woman records her culture shock over affordability of Chinese groceries

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Senator Mark Warner in front of charts and smoke

Senator who led TikTok ban is very disappointed in you for joining RedNote

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

Two panel design with a woman holding a drink and looking coy, next to in image of someone turning up the Thermostat

‘As long as he doesn’t have any pets’: Woman finds out she still has access to ex’s thermostat. Then she takes her revenge

Kira Deshler is a former assistant newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. Kira received a Master&#8217;s in Media Studies from UT Austin and has previously written for sites like Slash Film and Looper. She runs her own Substack newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, and is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Kira Deshler

Newsletter: 👶 Giant baby captivates the internet

Ai image of futuristic city and tweet "leaked photo of heaven is going viral on social media. No wonder christians are so determined to get there!"

Memes

The ‘Leaked Photo of Heaven is Going Viral on Social Media’ meme pokes fun at AI-generated slop

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image of a mechanic explaining. Text over says: Responding to your questions and comments on Transmission Flushes!

‘Just did my 2012 Tundra at 230,000’: Expert says don’t get this serviced if your car is old. Here’s why it’s so risky

Annoyed by Gmail’s new AI feature? Here’s how to turn it off

Two panel design with a woman looking annoyed and talking at the camera, next to an image of vacuumed sealed food

‘I have no idea how I’m alive rn’: Expert issues warning for anyone who buys fish in vacuum-sealed bags

Obi Wan Kenobi with light saber and text "Strike me down, and I will become more Chinese than you could possibly image."

32 of the funniest RedNote memes from salty ‘TikTok refugees’

‘This ain’t even real cheese’: Woman buys Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Then she takes a closer look at the package

Two panel design with a man talking at the camera from his bed, next to an image of a bartener

‘Can I have 3 Jameson Ginger Ales?’: Man says bartender scolded him for this common ordering practice

Two panel design with a man looking shook and off to the side, next to a image of a car going through a car wash

‘I am livid’: Man takes Tesla through WhiteWater Express Car Wash. Then he hears a loud bang

Comic fans sound off about Superman’s new look in upcoming film

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

Melody Heald

Marshalls(l), Woman talking(c), headphones in box(r)

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