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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

Walmart shopper reveals how to pay at self-checkout if you only have Apple Pay

‘You can actually pay it on your phone’: Walmart shopper reveals how to pay at self-checkout if you only have Apple Pay

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Woman calls out Walmart delivery driver for using pick-up truck to deliver her groceries

‘It’s 105 degrees’: Woman calls out Walmart delivery driver for using pickup truck to deliver her groceries

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 talking(l+r), Hand holding phone with Walmart App(c)

‘People can sell stuff on Walmart as private sellers like it’s ebay’: Walmart customer issues warning against online orders

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

Walmart worker(l+r), Walmart Self checkout(c)

‘Have never had issues scanning more than 20 items’: Walmart shopper says workers ‘locked’ her self-checkout screen

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), Hand holding phone with walmart app(c)

‘I’ll stop shopping at Walmart’: Shopper claims Walmart is implementing surge pricing. Here’s what you need to know

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

‘Is this the new wave of learning?’: Mom goes to Walmart to buy toys. She’s shocked at what she learns

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

Walmart shopper discovers ground beef has doubled in price

‘Pretty much everything at the store is 50% more than 2-3 years ago’: Walmart shopper discovers ground beef has doubled in price. Why?

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

Main Character of the Week: Best Buy customer who wouldn’t take no for an answer

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

Natasha Dubash

Walmart shopper can’t believe what the store added to beauty aisle

‘Walmart finally got fed up with y’all’: Walmart shopper can’t believe what the store added to beauty aisle

Walmart shopper says people are ‘abandoning’ their items at self-checkout

‘I work for Walmart and I agree I see this so often’: Walmart shopper says people are ‘abandoning’ their items at self-checkout

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Expert exposes Walmart’s Great Value water

‘still rather have that than Dasani or aquafina’: Expert exposes Walmart’s Great Value water

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

Mars Ramos

Woman gets unreal quote from shop to tint her windows. So, she goes to Walmart, does it herself for $40

‘How much you charging?’: Woman gets unreal quote from shop to tint her windows. So, she goes to Walmart, does it herself for $40

Woman issues FreshPet warning—and any other dog food you get refrigerated at Walmart

‘That’s why I cook their food at home’: Woman issues FreshPet warning—and any other dog food you get refrigerated at Walmart

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Best Buy worker issues warning after customer comes in after Walmart told him he just needed this $40 adapter

‘People use sites like Temu without a second thought’: Best Buy worker issues warning when Walmart tells customer he just needs a $40 adapter

Mechanic issues Walmart tire service warning after noticing something off with these Radar Renegades

Walmart