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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘My son had unplugged his tablet’: Woman says this common household device almost burned down her house

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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‘Warning’: DoorDash driver says someone placed an order for a single sauce packet from Taco Bell. They then realize why

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘That is so tacky’: Are the complimentary snacks at an Airbnb actually fair game?

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

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‘I’ve made a lot’: Man says he was fired after refusing to post a ‘ghost’ job to Indeed. Here’s how to spot one

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘Speed Queen all the way’: Shopper buys $550 Samsung washing machine. It breaks down a year later

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

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‘I did do my research’: Driver buys new $50K Volkswagen. It already has transmission issues at 5 months old

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I didn’t even know’: Seller says Etsy charged her every time someone clicked through her store without buying

Mike Hadge

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‘Wow that’s tragic’: A snapshot of  athletes taking part in the ‘signing old photos’ TikTok prank

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘This reminds me a lot of a BMW’: Viewers can’t believe someone traded this 2024 Volkswagen for a new Nissan

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Chipotle, Cinnabon, and Auntie Anne’s have all released official Halloween costumes this year, but why?

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‘My ex just got a Honda Helix’: Man brags it’s only $1.84 to fill up his moped at 7-Eleven. There’s just one problem

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‘It’s not worth it’: Can you get arrested for having an Amazon Fire Stick?

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

Memes

Who is the Side Eye Cat, aka Mr. Fresh?

tweet that reads "So funny when athletes sign these long contracts. Oh you're gonna be playing for the Yankees in 2031? Buddy the fog is gonna consume us in 2027. The fog is coming. The fog is coming. The fog is coming"

What is ‘The Fog is Coming’ copypasta all about?

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TikTok