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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

2 panel image: on the left is a Walmart store and on the right a person takes a selfie.

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‘They wanna do everything but hire more workers’: Woman walks into Walmart to buy phone charger. She didn’t expect it to take 1 hour

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

Prescription bottles(l), Man talking(c), WAlmart sign(r)

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‘I work in a pharmacy and that’s illegal’: Man tries filling prescription at Walmart pharmacy. Then a worker intervenes

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

box of potatoes on display(l) walmart store sign(c) Man shows bags of potatoes and their weight(r)

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‘Open it up and fill the bag’: Walmart shopper picks up 5 lb of russet potatoes. Then he weighs it

Pistachio colored cake(l) Woman shares cake she got from walmart(c) Walmart store front(r)

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‘So she literally did everything you asked her NOT to do’: Woman orders custom cake from Walmart. Then she opens the box

3 image split. Someone holding yogurt in refrigerated section at store on left. Man wearing cap in car with text that reads: "I'm a floorwalker at Walmart" in center. Walmart storefront on right.

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‘You’re not getting away with nothing’: Man says he’s a Walmart floorwalker. Then he reveals what he’s looking for when he follows you

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Chicken in bag at grocery store with text that reads: "Did you know that a hot rotisserie chicken from Walmart is $6 BUT" on left. Walmart storefront on right.

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‘Never knew this!’: Walmart shopper reaches for hot rotisserie chicken. Then they look at the chilled ones

Left: A Walmart Clearance shelf; Center: Photo of a Walmart store; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @colleen4376.

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‘Is Walmart trying to trick us???’: Walmart shopper finds Crest Toothpaste, Squatch Soap in the clearance section. Then she looks in regular section

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

Walmart storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Hand lifting cover for Dove soap(r)

Walmart shopper tries to pick up Dove Body Wash

‘This is so strange’: Walmart shopper tries to pick up Dove Body Wash. Then she sees Walmart’s new security feature

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Walmart shopper notices 39 video game is more expensive in-store

‘That’s policy’: Walmart shopper notices $39 video game is more expensive in-store. Then he asks a worker to price-match

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

Melody Heald

Woman in Walmart looking at shelves while talking to camera on right. Walmart storefront on right.

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‘Do y’all really think the customers don’t know?’: Walmart shopper goes to bread aisle for Thomas’ English Muffins. Then she notices something

row of oil at store(l) Pouring Oil on engine(c) man shares lack of regular oil in store(r)

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‘O’Reilly’s has it’: Man shops regular Mobile 1, Valvoline, Castrol oil at Walmart. Then he realizes it’s all gone

Man looking off to the side, confused and upset on the left. Walmart storefront and logo on the right.

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‘Ain’t that something’: Man says Walmart is selling this $100 T-shirt for $12.98. What happened?

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

Amara Thomas

Screenshot from @jessicas.vip.section's Tiktok with the caption "Come on Walmart Delivery!!!!"; Photo of a Walmart Exterior.

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‘Is this a grocery delivery gone wrong?’: Walmart shopper orders groceries for delivery. Then she finds a box of Fruity Pebbles in every bag

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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic Checking oil(l) Walmart Store Front(r)

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‘They definitely owe you a new motor’: Woman goes to Walmart for oil change. Then she pops the hood

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

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Rachel Kiley

Person cutting into chicken nuggets with text over reading: " Excuse me, Walmart" on left. Image of Walmart store on right.

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