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

Nina Hernandez

hand holding box with caption "Dollar Tree Test Booster?" (l) Man in front of Dollar Tree with caption "Pharmacist reviews Dollar Tree medications" (c) hand holding back of box of "testosterone booster" ingredients (r)

‘You should never buy this’: Pharmacist shares which medications you should not buy at the Dollar Tree

Woman’s Prius’ infotainment system turns on and says it’s actually a Lexus

‘The Lexus CT200h is equivalent to the Prius’: Woman’s Toyota Prius’ infotainment system turns on and says it’s actually a Lexus

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

Panda Express customer claims takeout containers have gotten smaller

‘Look how deep this fork goes’: Panda Express customer claims takeout containers have gotten smaller

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

Expert says you should have 1 kiwi daily to prevent DNA damage

‘I eat it with the skin on’: Expert says you should have 1 kiwi daily to prevent DNA damage. Is that true?

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

Braden Bjella

Mechanic says look for the tiny Michelin Man on your tires to use a clever secret trick

‘He’s just happy to help’: Mechanic says look for the tiny Michelin Man on your tires to use a clever, secret trick

Mike Hadge

The Best "Can You Watch My Boss For A Second?" TikTok pranks

‘Can you watch my boss for a second?’: The best examples of the latest TikTok prank

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

TikToker shares story about aggressive tow truck drivers after Tesla crash

TikToker spins elaborate tow truck-Tesla conspiracy after car crashes into his house

Walmart shopper confronts men after she catches them leaning on her car

‘You pay the car note on that?’: Walmart shopper confronts men after she catches them leaning on her car

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

Black customers say server recommended they get the watermelon margarita

‘I had a table call me out for this’: Viewers divided after Black customers say server recommended they get the watermelon margarita

Two split of babies made of ash screaming

Memes

Ash Baby, the reaction meme nobody asked for

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

Customer tries using the bathroom at McDonald's. She can't believe what she needs to get in

‘Have you do all that but still won’t keep their bathrooms clean’: Customer tries using restroom at McDonald’s. She can’t believe what she needs to get in

Courtney Cox puts her own spin on the 'parents dancing in the 80s' trend

Courteney Cox joined in on the ’80s moms dancing’ TikTok trend in the best way

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

Chipotle customer tries kids meal hack for quesadilla with 3 sides

‘The audacity of this girl’: Chipotle customer tries kid’s meal hack for a quesadilla with 3 sides. It backfires

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

the right way to brew coffee with Nespresso

‘Or just put the ice last’: Viewers torn over the right way to brew coffee with Nespresso. Have you been doing it wrong?

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Subway customer wonders why they’re now hiding the so-called ‘freshly sliced’ new protein

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