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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

guy sharing five guys glitch(l) Five Guys Store Sign(c) Five Guys Burger(r)

‘Y’all tap in before it’s too late’: Man takes advantage of Five Guys glitch, gets 3 burgers for $6

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‘I don’t actually work here’: Customer asks for help at Staples. Then a worker asks her to come behind the counter

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

Melody Heald

2 panel image. On the left a server is holding a tray, on the right a person explains. In front of both there is a lying emoji.

‘If you’re a server, be careful lying’: Server shares how he tricks customers. Then a mom calls him out

Man showing Thumbs up(l) Alaska Airlines Brand(c) holding watch screen for timer(r)

‘Never forget’: Man shares why you should always start timer as soon as plane lands. It could save you money

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

Two panel design with a person holding a bottle of Lucas Oil stabilizer, next to an image of oil being poured into a car

‘This is the best stuff you can put in your engine’: Expert says add this additive to your Chevrolet to keep it running smooth. Does it work—and should you bother?

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Two panel design with the first showing the Target dog mascot behind a desk that reads "Need Help Getting...", next to an image of a Target sign

‘Can you help me get some toothpaste?’: Target shopper sees sign for help with locked items. There’s just one problem

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‘How fresh is that on Day 4?’: Man goes to Whole Foods and gets 4 salmon meals for $25 with this hack. Does it work?

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

Mars Ramos

Man wearing northface jacket and sunglasses(l) Target Store Front(c) Placing starbucks drink at target product shelf(r)

‘This is what happens’: Target worker issues warning for customers who decide they no longer want items in their cart

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

3 panel image showing scenes from a Walmart store on the sides and in the middle, the shadow-y silhouettes of floor walkers.

‘She wouldn’t leave’: Walmart shopper calls out ‘floorwalkers’ for following his kids around the toy aisle

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 a little scared right now’: Woman says she’s about to be a single mom amid ‘amicable’ divorce. Then viewers learn the truth in the comments

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

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‘Now THIS is customer service’: Dunkin’ worker receives shipment from Heinz. She can’t believe she has to do this to every ketchup packet

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Two panel design with a person holding a small mic as he talks into the camera, next to an image of a Best Buy Store

‘Probably the most requested item besides AirPods’: Best Buy worker reveals the one store item that no one bought for 3 years. It’s $169

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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‘I have no words’: Woman shops at Walmart. Then she realizes the New York strip steaks are locked up

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‘This is pretty sneaky!’: Woman uses her Sam’s Club membership. Then she realizes there’s been a policy change

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