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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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Woman buys swing set from Sam’s Club. Then she looks at what’s inside the box

3 panel image showing (left to right) the logos of Tesla, Apple, and Marlboro.

‘Lovebombing’: Expert says brands aren’t just marketing. They’re priming you to be in a cult

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

2 panel image showing scenes from Rivian's South By Southwest Electric Joyride experience.

‘You ever tried to go to Ikea?’: Rivian makes cars for adventurers of all sorts. And they don’t want any beef with Tesla

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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‘This lawsuit about to be real entertaining’: Woman drops her Range Rover off with valet at Embassy Suites. She can’t believe the condition she got it back in

Summer Neylon is a freelance writer, bartender, and pastry chef. She graduated from Florida State University, where she studied English and music. She wrote species profiles and educational programs for kids at Florida Fish and Wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, cooking, and playing &#8216;Zelda: Breath of the Wild.&#8217;

Summer Neylon

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‘How do you just give it to some random person?’: Woman drops off James Avery bracelet for cleaning. She doesn’t get it back

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

Amara Thomas

Left: Exterior of a Stop & Shop supermarket; Right: Screeenshot from @knightfall__vader's Tiktok of a Stop & Shop Rotisserie Chicken

‘I feel like this is getting out of hand’: Customer goes to Stop & Shop. Then he sees the price of a rotisserie chicken

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘Flippers should have to be licensed’: Man walks into renovated house. Then he sees what they used to build the stairs

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

‘Are you … kidding me!?’: Shopper tries to make homemade cookies. Then she takes a closer look at the Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips

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

‘Well worth every penny spent’: Customer says you should go with Speed Queen washer and dryer over Samsung. Is he right?

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

2 panel image: on the left Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and on the right, activist Mahmoud Khalil.

Left-wing feud erupts over AOC’s response to Mahmoud Khalil arrest

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

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‘Wish he would’ve told me’: Customer trades in Audi TT RS for GMC Denali. Then the dealership worker takes a closer look at the car

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘I am really wondering what is in here’: Family pulls out all the carpet on their basement stairs. Then they get to the landing

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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‘I’m confused at the confusion’: Woman shops for Sargento cheese at Kroger. Then she sees the coupon and has to get worker involved

Donald Sit on left. Room full of people at SXSW on right.

‘My job is not done’: How ATX Game Makers is promoting diversity in a rebuilding industry

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

Melody Heald

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