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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

Car-buying expert reveals why you should never negotiate price in person

‘Absolutely nothing to be gained from going to the dealership’: Car-buying expert reveals why you should never negotiate price in person

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Flight attendant reveals real reason they greet you when you board the plane

‘I always thought they were just very nice’: Flight attendant reveals real reason they greet you when you board the plane

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

Woman says she didn’t tip after her pedicure

‘We need to NORMALIZE NOT TIPPING FOR BAD SERVICE’: Woman says she didn’t tip after her pedicure. Was that the move?

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘This was absolutely insane’: Woman gets yelled at during Crunch Fitness workout. She can’t believe why—and the gym’s response

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Iphone with apple pay(l), Woman drinking from mug and text that says PSA: don't use your debit card for apple pay and don't use it in the tiktok shop or you might get your entire paycheck and half your savings wiped out in seconds, sending you in a panic and praying that the bank actually gets the money back to your account.(c), Hand holding phone with tiktok app(r)

‘Half your savings wiped out in seconds’: Woman issues warning after using debit card for Apple Pay, TikTok Shop

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

Woman talking(l+r), Hands getting manicured(c)

‘I don’t think I can go back’: Woman issues PSA about Russian and Ukrainian nail techs

Woman issues warning after Enterprise-Rent-A-Car experience goes wrong

‘Why didn’t you just leave the keys in the dropbox?’: Woman issues warning after Enterprise Rent-A-Car experience goes wrong

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

Melody Heald

Tesla driver says her 2-year maintenance is due. She can’t believe what it costs

‘I thought this was something I could avoid’: Tesla driver says her 2-year maintenance is due. She can’t believe what it costs

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

Man holding keychain(l), Mechanic holding checklist(c), Man talking(r)

‘I used to do it’: Expert reveals the real reason service staff leaves tiny key rings on your keychain after job

Twin Peaks customer shows restaurant has a hidden ‘speakeasy’

‘Where’s this at?’: Twin Peaks customer shows restaurant has a hidden ‘speakeasy’

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Sam's club(l), Sports Drink(c), Walmart(r)

‘Sam’s Club or Walmart’: Man warns he selected a Gatorade from the vending machine. He got a mixed berry Maker’s Mark instead

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Woman can’t believe the cake she gets at the Walmart bakery for $17

‘Lmao I paid $125 I could’ve just went to Walmart?????’: Woman can’t believe the cake she gets at the Walmart bakery for $17

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

Woman accuses Kraft of 'gaslighting' customers after seeing new mac and cheese size

‘Soon we’re gonna have to eat 2 boxes’: Woman accuses Kraft of ‘gaslighting’ customers after seeing new mac and cheese serving size

American Airlines customer books 2 flights separately to save money

‘Learned the hard way’: American Airlines customer books 2 flights separately to save money. Does it work?

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

Woman details ‘nightmare’ car-buying experience with new Kia

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