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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

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‘They have to be losing more money this way’: Walmart shopper tries to buy energy drink. Then they get to the aisle

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 don’t know what’s best for me’: Woman wins a Nissan Sentra on ‘The Price Is Right.’ Then she gets a call from the dealership

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 stick now to just shopping on Amazon’: Woman goes shopping at Marshalls/HomeGoods. Then someone approaches her

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

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‘Goodbye fresh…’: HelloFresh customer receives weekly delivery. Then she opens the box

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‘Only when you’re in Apple CarPlay’: Woman compares her Mazda to a BMW. Here are 5 reasons why

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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‘Fathers are voting for this man’: Gen Z reacts to Trump’s ‘Hollywood Access’ audio in new TikTok trend

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

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‘Mars has some explaining to do’: Shopper buys box of chocolates for Halloween. Then she notices something unusual about the M&Ms

Homeowner warns again Champion Homes after spending $180K

‘Kitchen is stuck like this’: Homeowner warns against Champion Homes after spending $180K

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‘The direction of the blinds matters’: Homeowner shares the right direction blinds should go

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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‘Temu done got my mama again’: Woman can’t believe what car product her mom bought from Temu for $2.99

Stacey Nguyen is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in California. You can find her work on Real Simple, InStyle, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and other sites.

Stacey Nguyen

‘Office Sirens’ are dividing TikTok: Here’s what the Internet has to say about this controversial trend

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‘PLZ STOP’: Amazon worker warns against placing packages on bed, countertops

‘I need this lady to tip me’: Woman orders fruit salad from server. There’s just one problem

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‘Don’t book a stay’: Couple books a room at Hilton Hawaiian. Then they check in

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

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