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Jeff Somogyi

Jeff Somogyi

User Experience Researcher
Jeff Somogyi is constantly trying to come up with ways to surprise and delight audiences the world over. From his work as our humor writer on deals, to his laugh-out-loud features, to his thoughtful and giggle-worthy videos, to the podcast, to his all-too-infrequently-updated blog, to his quirky and irreverent Twitter observations, to his one-man Cirque du Soleil-like standup / acrobatic Vegas show he is dedicated to bringing humor and education to the masses by any means necessary. He takes humor seriously ... too seriously. (Honestly, we've never seen him laugh ... it's kinda creepy.)

Jeff Somogyi's Most Recent Blog Posts

Thanksgiving & Black Friday 2017 Store Hours: Know When to Go!

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
Black Friday is coming! While we're staunch advocates of shopping online, some deals will be in-store only. If you're hunting for one such doorbuster, it's essential to know when stores will open.
Published 6 days 1 hr ago
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9 Times Fast Food Went Healthy... And We Hated It!

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
Fast food restaurant attempts to lure in more customers with "healthy" options are often huge failures. Here are nine times they tried to offer us something better, only to have it bomb!
Published July 18, 2017
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13 Terrible Father's Day Gifts to Avoid

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
Father's Day is almost here! To prevent an awkward situation, here's a list of 13 awful gift ideas to avoid. Your dad won't thank you — but you'll know he was thinking it while repressing his feelings because that's what society tells men they have to do.
Published June 15, 2017
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15 Awkward Mother's Day Gifts to Avoid if You Wanna Stay in the Will

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
Mother's Day is upon us, so you'd better get the woman who raised you a little something to say, "Thanks." And to help you avoid a scene, we've put together a list of what not to buy her.
Published May 12, 2017
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11 Historical Mother's Day Gifts That Are WAY Better Than Yours

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
Will the gift you give your mom this Mother's Day go down as one of the all-time greatest? Probably not. Check out these historically great Mother's Day gifts, from Greek gods, Elvis, and other famous folks.
Published May 10, 2017
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18 April Fools' Day Pranks That Won't Cost a Thing

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
The best April Fools' Day pranks are cheap or free. They usually have the added benefit of being simple — no elaborate Rube Goldberg machines or costly, time-consuming planning necessary. Here are 18 ideas to get you started.
Published March 28, 2017
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18 April Fools' Day Pranks That Won't Cost a Thing

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
The best April Fools' Day Pranks are cheap or free. They usually have the added benefit of being simple — no elaborate Rube Goldberg mechanisms or costly, time-consuming planning necessary. Here are 18 ideas to get you started.
Published March 20, 2017
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Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Type of Guy

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
When Valentine's Day comes around, no one seems to offer up many suggestions for guys. But we're going to fix everything that's wrong with Valentine's Day! Here's our no-fail list of Valentine's Day gift suggestions for different types of dudes.
Published February 6, 2017
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VIDEO: Our Champagne Taste Test Finds the Best Bubbles for Your Buck!

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
It's almost New Year's Eve, so you're probably in the market for a nice bottle of champagne. Is there a sparkling wine that's good and a good price? Find out in our video taste test!
Published December 29, 2016
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How to Get One Extra Month of Amazon Prime for Free

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
If you're a Prime member and a receive a late delivery, you're entitled to a free 1-month extension of the service. We've tested it out multiple times, and so have our readers!
Published December 28, 2016
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