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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

Subaru sign(l), Man with hand over mouth(c), Hand on speaker with text "how bad are subaru speakers"(r)

‘Why is it beatboxing?’: Man sits in driver’s seat of Subaru. Why do his speakers sound like that?

Woman explaining why Diet Coke is "zero calories" on left and right. Diet Coke bottles in center.

‘Did everyone know?’: People are just finding out the real reason Diet Coke is ‘zero calories’

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

Nina Hernandez

O Reilly Auto Parts Store Front(l) Man shares information about parts purchased at two different stores(c) Auto Zone Store Front(r)

‘I wanted to compare’: Man buys car part from O’Reilly. Then he buys it from AutoZone and learns something surprising

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Chili's employee reminding customers to take survey on left. Chili's storefront on right.

‘That’s so messed up’: Chili’s server shares why you always fill out the surveys—and take them seriously

Rebecca Leib

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‘I am shook’: Shopper finds couture wedding gown for $19. Then she realizes what it is

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

Braden Bjella

Bartender preparing espresso martini with overlaying text that reads: "When someone orders an Espresso Martini during a rush" on left. Coffee beans spilling out of bag on right.

‘I would let you know real quick’: Bartender reveals what they really give customers who order espresso martinis during a rush

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

white Hyundai Palisade(l) Hyundai Dealer sign(c) Woman smiling(r)

‘And ur confused?’: Woman takes 2021 Hyundai Palisade into dealership. Then she learns it has catastrophic engine failure

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 smiling, wearing sweater, in classroom on left. Classroom setting on right.

‘You shouldn’t say that’: Teacher uses this common phrase with her students. Then the vice principal tells her what it really means

a two panel image: on the left a couple sits on a bench, on the right a plaque on the bench reads "Jack, will you marry me? Love, Jack" Text over says, "I had a temporary plaque made that said...

‘Started sobbing 3 slides in’: This gay couple’s love story, told through a park bench, is leaving everyone in tears

‘I was today years old’: Woman buys bag from Reddy Ice machine. Then she discovers how it’s really made

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

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @menjicar of his Tacoma Steering wheel; Center: Photo of a Toyota Tacoma; Right: Screenshot from @menjicar's Tiktok of the underside of his Tacoma

‘Always invest in a cat shield’: Man starts his Toyota Tacoma. Then he realizes a part’s been stolen

Hand holding iphone smartphone with Instagram logo(l) Woman shares instagram date(r)

‘I was in shock’: Woman goes on first date with man she’s been Instagram friends with for a while. Then he puts a book on the table

Summer Neylon is a freelance writer, bartender, and pastry chef. She graduated from Florida State University, where she studied English and music. She wrote species profiles and educational programs for kids at Florida Fish and Wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, cooking, and playing &#8216;Zelda: Breath of the Wild.&#8217;

Summer Neylon

2 panel image: on the left is an auto parts store and on the right a person explains.

‘I just laugh at them’: Woman gets mansplained to by auto store worker. Then he learns what she does for a living

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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‘Just be glad they didn’t notice’: Marshalls shopper picks up Bala weights for only $14.99. Then she sees the real price tag hidden underneath

Kitchen Aid Mixer(l) Woman wearing glasses shares what she learns from her kitchen aid(c) Kitchen Aid Logo from Mixer(r)

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