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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

Woman inside Walmart(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Woman pointing at Walmart Store Products(r)

‘This started today’: Expert gets heads-start on Walmart’s Black Friday deals. You can get a Better Homes and Gardens throw for $10—that’s just the start

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Car Dealer Salesman(l) Car Dealer Making sales with couple(c) Car Dealer Salesman wearing blue jacket(r)

‘Make sure you run away’: Expert exposes why showing you a four-square is a dealership red flag

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

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‘I think it’s weird but I am 100% trying this’: Woman shares Domino’s ‘Pizza Drop’ hack. But not everyone is onboard

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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‘I’m going to get my big fat check’: Woman buys a Kia Carnival. Then she’s back at the dealership returning it 3 months later

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‘Never leaving my house while the dishwasher is on’: Woman does the dishes. Then her dishwasher catches on fire

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I wish my Walmart didn’t lock up all the tools’: Expert spots $29 cordless 4-volt ratchet from Hyper Tough. Is it worth it?

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‘Why are swipe fees even a thing?’: Man warns credit cards are about to ‘change forever.’ Here’s what you should know

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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‘Did you tip? If not, it was on purpose’: Walmart customer receives her grocery delivery. Then she opens one of the bags

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Woman sharing Chipotle sour cream secret(l) Chipotle Mexican Grill Sign (c) Sour cream(l)

‘It’s Daisy’: Woman says she’s found the ‘secret’ to Chipotle sour cream. Does it work?

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‘The joke is on you’: Starbucks customer issues warning to red cup collectors

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’s why these little things are red’: Man buys Nerds Gummy Clusters. He can’t believe what’s on the ingredient label

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‘All this for an oil change’: Mechanic issues PSA about fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma

Woman looking shocked(l) KFC Restaurant(c) Woman holding up KFC container(r)

‘It’s like $130 just for a dinner for family’: Woman says KFC has gotten ‘stingy’ with the mashed potatoes. What’s changed?

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‘They stand on shopping is a pleasure’: Publix deli customer shares little-known potato wedge secret

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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