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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

Woman warns using Avis or Budget rental cars when she books 8 months in advance of her trip

‘Try Turo’: Woman warns using Avis or Budget rental cars when she books 8 months in advance of her trip. It backfires

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

Memes

The ‘if you asked me on a deeper level’ meme on TikTok, explained

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman gets something unexpected when she presses for Canada Dry in vending machine

‘I would knock the whole machine over’: Woman gets something unexpected when she presses for Canada Dry in vending machine

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

Server shares 'controversial' things she does as a waitress

‘That’s why I tip based on service’: Server shares ‘controversial’ things she does to customers. It backfires

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

Walmart worker slams shoppers who go to self-checkout, then ask for help with scanning

‘Take yo a$$ to a register’: Walmart worker slams shoppers who go to self-checkout, then ask for help with scanning

Man shares the real reason Texas Roadhouse gives you bread rolls 

‘If you eat the rolls at Texas Roadhouse, you really need to see this’: Man shares the real reason Texas Roadhouse gives you bread rolls 

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

Braden Bjella

Toyota driver says your AC will wear out if you leave it on when you turn-off your car

‘This confirmed it for me’: Toyota driver says your A/C will wear out if you leave it on when you turn-off your car

Woman finds ‘inappropriate’ Chuck E. Cheese cup at Goodwill

‘I must be old cause I have ever only heard where a kid can be a kid’: Woman finds ‘inappropriate’ Chuck E. Cheese cup at Goodwill

Expert shares 3 things you need to know if you’re buying a new house

‘You’re not gonna see a return on investment for 7-8 years’: Expert shares 5 things you need to know if you’re buying a new house

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

‘I do NOT need to know this’: 5 Costco shopping tricks for your next run

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Expert says cars are sitting on the lot for ‘months’ now where it used to be ‘days.’ These are the new deals you can land

‘Dodge cutting prices on Jeep’: Expert says cars are sitting on the lot for ‘months’ now. These are the new deals you can land

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Shopper says new Costco Dove deodorant 4-pack is ‘tricking’ customers

‘I was SO mad when I opened mine’: Shopper says new Costco Dove deodorant 4-pack is ‘tricking’ customers

Kia driver needs oil change so bad she goes to Advance Auto Parts

‘I work at Autozone and the times people come in with Kias with no oil surprises me’: Kia driver needs oil change so bad she goes to Advance Auto Parts

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

Woman shares DIY trick for getting rid of mosquitos that's better than 'any single commercial' repellant

‘I am definitely trying this’: Woman shares DIY trick for getting rid of mosquitos that’s better than ‘any commercial’ repellent

Dealership workers reveal what their monthly car payments are

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