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Reni is a digital culture writer with over three years of experience. From breaking TV and movie news to deep dives into pop‑culture shifts and politics, she loves tracking the pulse of the internet. Beyond writing, she’s a shark researcher and conservationist, often found underwater or analysing shark documentaries.

Reni

A woman spent $100 on a non-refundable Home Depot gift card from Target and found out that it was used 8 months back.

Culture

Woman Spent $100 On a Non-Refundable Home Depot Gift Card From Target—Turns Out It Was Used 8 Months Ago

Sohini is a digital media writer and editor with nearly five years of experience covering trends, entertainment, and online culture. She has contributed to multiple national and international publications in editorial and management roles. When she’s offline, she’s usually watching TV shows and movies with her dog.

Sohini

This woman with ADHD was rejected by Target despite wanting a stock job

‘I Can’t Work at Target?’: A Woman’s Rejection Video Has X Debating Tattoos, ADHD, and What Retailers Are Really Hiring For

Sayantan is a Senior Writer with over six years of experience covering the entertainment industry. With a keen eye for pop culture, he explores films, television, anime, video games, and emerging digital trends. His work is driven by a focus on crafting engaging, insightful stories that connect with a global audience.

Sayantan

A Target store isn’t a place to drive a lawn mower

Florida Teens Arrested After Driving Lawn Mower Through Target: ‘They Are Crimes, Not Harmless Videos’

Sakina is a content writer with over four years of experience. She has penned over 1,500 news articles across digital platforms, covering internet culture, viral trends, social media discourse, and the latest celebrity news. Sakina loves to churn out well-researched, precise, yet entertaining stories for readers.

Sakina

“Scariest Target in America”: Viral TikTok Revives Chilling Kelsey Smith Case

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Left: Black man in a durag inside of a Target, TikTok screenshot, text overlay reads, "So this is what Target does for BHM??" Right: Sweater hanging on a Black History Month display inside of a Target store, it is blue and covered in a white combs and picks design.

“First mistake was going there”: Customer mocks Target’s Black History Month display

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

“They got me with this!”: Target is quietly removing prices from tags. Customers say it makes them less likely to make a purchase

“She took them”: Mom steals promotional “Wicked” displays from Target, sparking a discussion on the store’s intense theft policy

Left: Man standing inside of a Target store, holding a holographic Black Friday swag bag, text overlay reads, "Got my Black Friday Target swag bag..." Middle: Target logo on a store front. Right: Woman standing inside of a Target store, holding a holographic Black Friday swag bag in one hand and a pack of Uno playing cards in the other.

“Target, count your days”: Shoppers waited hours in the cold for Target’s Black Friday swag bags—and feel totally scammed

Left: Woman frowning inside of a Target under caption reading, "Either I got older or the Target holiday decor is getting tackier." Right: 2025 Target Christmas decorations.

“Tacky at next level”: Shopper rips Target’s 2025 Christmas decor…but not everyone agrees

Left: Target store in 2025. Right: Target store in 2004, much more colorful. Caption overlay reads, "Target in 2024 vs 2005... all the color is just gone..."

“All the color is just gone…”: Video comparing Target in 2005 to 2024 has people mourning the 2000s

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Woman peeling Target price tag on a sweater to reveal a higher price underneath

“Don’t trust the prices”: Shopper peels back a Target price sticker. Then she sees the cheaper price underneath

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

“So cooked”: Target employee says new products are arriving without price tags so customers can’t see price changes IRL

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

“Sneaky, sneaky”: Customer boycotting Target orders a laundry basket from eBay—is shocked when it arrives from Target

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Target