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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

Bowl of Blackberries(l), Man talking(c), Walmart storefront(r)

Man buys blackberries at grocery store

‘Just get it at Walmart’: Man buys blackberries at grocery store. Then he spots this just a day 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

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‘It is regional’: Walmart shopper spots Great Value eggs for $12. Then he sees this one for $36

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Walmart, I know you’re dirty for this‘: Woman spots Walmart selling vacuum cleaner on sale at $51.50 off. Then she takes a closer look

(L) Man standing in aisle, (R) Walmart lgo

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‘Who stares at paint that long?????’: Man notices something unusual about fellow Walmart customer. Then he pulls an ‘Uno Reverse Card’

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Someone doing their job is harassment?’: Walmart shopper notices floorwalker following him. So he starts ‘harassing’ them back

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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‘Didn’t even get to touch it’: Walmart shopper tries to take item to checkout. Then a worker intervenes

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

Melody Heald

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‘THEY TURN THE LIGHTS DOWN!?!?!?!’: Woman goes to Walmart early, notices how unusually calm it is. Then she sees a sign

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

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‘Did y’all know these were back here?’: Man goes to Walmart’s home and garden section. Then he finds something unusual being sold there

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‘That’s gonna be a lawsuit…’: Customer gets oil change at Walmart. Then mechanic takes a look at it

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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‘I have to tell y’all no’: Walmart picker reveals the little-known reason they won’t give you substitutions for your items

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‘I’m jealous’: Walmart shopper tries to find 75% off ‘hidden’ clearance deal. Then she scans the item

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‘They’re not allowing people to buy it’: Walmart shopper finds ‘hidden’ clearance section. Then a worker steps in

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‘$7.99 24 pack at Costco’: Woman shows there is a major egg shortage at Walmart—except for these $19 eggs

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‘Why are people like this?’ Walmart shopper says customer returned 2 carts of children’s clothes. Then she learns the real reason why

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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