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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

Le Creuset on stove(l) T.K . Maxx Store Sign(c) Woman sharing what happened to her ceramic dish when it was on the oven(r)

‘TK Maxx ones are the reject products’: Shopper buys Le Creuset from T.K. Maxx. Why is she warning against it?

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘Ocean spray would never’: Woman buys cranberry sauce from H-E-B. Then she tastes it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

woman shares story on TikTok(l) Aldi Store Sign(c) Cream Cheese(r)

‘This really is outrageous’: Woman buys cream cheese from Aldi and then Walmart. Are we being ripped off?

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

3 panel image, on the sides a mechanic holds up and reads from a piece of paper. In the middle a stock photo of a mechanic reaching under the hood of a car.

‘When they have a printed list’: Body shop worker slams customers who bring in lists of services they want done

‘I knew I wasn’t tripping’: Walmart shopper buys new Minute Maid Peach Punch. Then he pours a glass

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

Nina Hernandez

Three panel design with a BMW logo in one, a man talking at the camera in the middle, and a Land Rover car in the last panel.

‘I would avoid these at all costs’: Service advisor says if you’re targeting a luxury brand, avoid Land Rover and BMW. Here’s why

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

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‘That is bold coming from Subie’: Subaru workers mock Kia for engines blowing up.

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

Melody Heald

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‘Walked to the next cashier without a problem’: Woman says Cinemark worker mocked her, blocked her from purchasing snack pack

Woman taking a selfie (l) Costco wholesale store sign(c) Fallen Pie(r)

‘You could literally bring back an empty tin’: Costco shopper’s pie falls over in the car. Can she really return it?

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘I’m trying to figure out what car I’m going to get’: Woman drives ’09 Toyota with 155K miles. Should she consider a hybrid or electric?

Klarna Car(l) hand holding phone with Klarna Display(c) Woman wearing pink sweater(r)

‘Klarna out here collecting y’all payments’: Woman spots Klarna car. Are they making house visits now?

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

‘They could salvage parts’: Dealership lost nearly 700 vehicles in Hurricane Helene. What happens to flood-damaged cars—and should you buy one?

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

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‘Sketchy’: Gamer says GameStop sold him a used PS5 as brand new. Here’s how he got a new one

Kohl's retail department store exterior sign above the entrance(l) Man sharing information about Kohls on TikTok

‘I only go to Kohl’s to return Amazon packages’: Leadership change at Kohl’s has people wondering what happened to the retail giant

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‘Quite literally would have never guessed what you were about to say’: Man opens Zoom app after his meeting ends. Then he catches his boss doing something wild