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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Did you know?’: Walmart shopper issues warning for people who buy Chef Boyardee at the store

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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‘43-inch Vizio… 50-inch Roku’: Man catches Walmart lowering TV prices early. But why are they so cheap?

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

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‘What is in the cart that you can steal?’: Walmart customer confronts ‘floor walker.’ You won’t believe what she has in her shopping cart

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

‘I would have left it there & went to Best Buy’: Walmart shopper can’t believe what worker made him put on the conveyor belt when checking out

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

Melody Heald

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‘If I’m going to get a 98 inch TV it’s definitely not going to be a Roku TV it’s going to be either a Samsung or Sony’: Walmart is selling an enormous TV—not everyone is onboard

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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‘Who is this for?’: Walmart shopper demands answers after discovering strange-looking toy

Woman with Walmart beauty box(l), Walmart sign(c), Hand taking top from foundation(r)

‘I didn’t even know this was a thing’: Shopper tries Walmart’s beauty box. Is it worth the $6.98 every 3 months?

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‘The price discrepancy is going to be a lot larger’: Expert reveals the difference between Walmart Great Value milk and other brands, why it’s so cheap

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

Natasha Dubash

Shopper catches Walmart bamboozling customers into thinking ‘bad’ steaks are fresh

‘I bought it today’: Shopper catches Walmart bamboozling customers into thinking ‘bad’ steaks are fresh

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘They give they self away every time’: Walmart customer says he was kicked out for spotting a ‘secret shopper’

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‘I just screamed’: Woman defrosts Great Value chicken drumsticks for dinner. She can’t believe what she sees

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‘We’ll have to get somebody from our asset protection to pull the cameras’: Man catches Walmart worker accusing him of stealing. He has a receipt

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‘Every Walmart has these little things’: Walmart shopper shares secret trick for short customers that you can find in every aisle

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

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‘Look at my body in this mirror’: Woman notices something unusual about the mirrors in the little girls’ section

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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Walmart