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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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‘I must accept the title’: Whataburger Museum of Art realizes long-time dream for Texas artists

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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‘Why does it feel a little bit offensive?’: Woman and man both buy a Chevrolet. Then she gets something in the mail

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘Hoka Clifton 9s!’: Woman asks for help picking walking shoes. Then everyone recommends the New Balance Fresh Foams

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 been looking for this box a couple years now’: Woman buys box of Costco crab legs for $479. Then she sees what’s inside

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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‘This is the video my mechanic sent me after I brought my car in for a banging noise’: Mechanic puts woman’s Mazda CX5 on a lift. You won’t guess what he finds

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

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‘Listen carefully’: Expert exposes the difference between the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord—and which is better

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‘Home Depot machine here won’t take older bills anymore’: Man reveals trick for how to tell if you have counterfeit money. Then he demos it.

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘Like why are we putting an age on it??’: 26-year-old woman goes for breast cancer screening. She didn’t expect the ultrasound tech to tell her this

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

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‘Don’t come’: Auto shop worker issues PSA to drivers who come in for a quick oil change. How long should they really take?

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

‘At least it’s free’: Sephora shopper receives Laneige birthday reward. Then she opens the box

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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

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

‘Skill issue tbh’: Woman buys new BMW. She didn’t expect putting on her turn signal to be such a struggle

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 would’ve crashed out’: DoorDash customer orders sandwich from Starbucks. Then she takes a look inside the bag

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