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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic issues warning on Jiffy Lube, Take 5, Grease Monkey

‘I sounded so convincing when this was being done that they believed me’: Mechanic issues warning on Jiffy Lube, Take 5, Grease Monkey

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

Braden Bjella

Man talking(L+r), Finger on a tip screen(c)

‘That’s why I started paying in cash again’: Chili’s customer says Ziosks are now forcing you to tip 20%, won’t let you choose ‘custom’

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

Mechanic reveals what extended warranties to avoid for your car

‘Absolute worst in the industry’: Mechanic reveals what extended warranties to avoid for your car

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 speaking in car hand on shoulder (l) woman speaking in car finger pointing (c) woman speaking in car pointing to herself (r)

‘Are you single?’: 5 creepy job interviews that crossed the line

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

Melody Heald

woman asking baker "what is your controversial take on cakes" with caption "Red velvet isn't what you think it is!!" (l) red velvet cake (c) baker with caption "then it's not red velvet" (r)

‘This shouldn’t be controversial’: Baker shares truth about red velvet cake

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Ex-McDonald’s corporate chef calls out bagel breakfast sandwich, shows order hack to make it better

‘It is far superior’: Ex-McDonald’s corporate chef blasts bagel breakfast sandwich, shows trick order to make better

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

Chevrolet driver says her 2024 Equinox is breaking down. It has 3,500 miles

‘I bought this car brand new off the lot’: Chevrolet driver says her 2024 Equinox is breaking down. It has 3,500 miles

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

Expert issues warning on sudden change to Toyota trade-in value

‘He wanted to trade in the truck for a 2024 GMC AT4X’: Expert issues warning on sudden change to Toyota trade-in value

Cheesecake Factory customer redesigns the menu because it's ‘unreadable’

‘I’ll fix it myself’: Cheesecake Factory customer redesigns ‘unreadable’ menu. But there’s a reason it looks like that

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

Woman buys inflatable pool from Five Below, gets bamboozled

‘I guess I should have paid more attention’: Woman buys inflatable pool from Five Below, gets bamboozled

Lexus mechanic issues warning if you drive a modern car with a sensor that checks tire pressure

‘Don’t cheap out’: Lexus mechanic issues warning if you drive a modern car with a sensor that checks tire pressure

Woman shares hack to getting medication without having to go to doctor, needing insurance

‘Amazon medical is great for us people no real insurance’: Woman shares hack to getting medication without having to go to doctor, needing insurance

Waitress tells customer to go get her own spoon. So she gives her tip to someone else

‘She tells you it’s up by the cash register’: Waitress tells customer to go get her own spoon. So she gives her tip to someone else

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 says liquor store worker questioned her alcohol choice, warned her against it

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