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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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‘I have no idea how to explain this to the client’: Man buys BMW. Mechanic can’t believe the state it’s in only 2 months later

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

Applebee’s Customer drinking 'blue Lagoon" Drink(l) Applebee's Store Front(c) Man carrying woman(r)

‘This needs to be an Applebee’s drink ad’: Applebee’s customer says the $5 Boo Lagoon drinks are ‘not hitting.’ Then 2 hours go by

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‘I’m never going to ask for a lemon in my water ever again’: Server warns against getting lemon in your water at restaurants

Je&#8217;Kayla Crawford was a trending news intern for the Daily Dot. Her work can be found at Distractify, Dexerto, and more.

Je’Kayla Crawford

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‘I don’t even know how to handle this’: Woman receives Free People order. Then she sees an Old Navy label

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘The reason for this gets down to the chemicals’: Expert warns you may want to think twice before charging your phone to 100%

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

Betty Crocker Wicked box mix(l), Woman talking(c), Green blobs on checkered board(r)

‘Get the Elphaba green cake pop 10/10 times’: Shopper shares trick to get the Betty Crocker ‘Wicked’ Cake Pop color you want

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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EXCLUSIVE: Court fines anti-immigrant site VDARE $43,500 and orders it to reveal its writers’ real names

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

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‘Is there a good reason to own one?’: Jeep owner thinks the car is all ‘fun and games.’ Then it rains

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‘They got the best apple fritter’: Customer warns against the donuts at Circle K after catching worker

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

X’s new AI user data policy, block function change send Bluesky signups skyrocketing

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

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‘Yessss they accept EBT too’: Customer reveals how to order your favorite nostalgic school lunch items

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 don’t even have 2,000 miles yet’: Woman buys brand-new 2024 Honda Prologue. Then it starts making noises

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

‘It’s literally a gyro shop’: TikTok cringes at woman who tore down Greek restaurant’s flag thinking it was Israeli

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

Melody Heald

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‘It’s only like $2 lol what did you expect??‘: Applebee’s customer orders brownie. She can’t believe what she received

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

Natasha Dubash

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