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Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Screenshot from @seacritts's Tiktok of a wrapped 2 piece Flautas Snack with the caption "Walmart, what is this?!!!??"; A photo of a Walmart exterior.

‘That is false advertising!!’: Walmart shopper grabs $3 flautas from hot bar. Then she peels open the packaging

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @dailydoseof__ky's Iced London Fog; A photo of a Starbucks sign at night.

‘THE AUDACITY’: Starbucks customer places order right before the store closes. Then she sees what the worker wrote on her cup

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

a Jiffy Lube exterior sign; a screenshot of Tiktok user @andysautoadvice

‘I don’t recommend going there’: Expert says you should never go to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. Here’s the real reason why

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @andoej's living room; Screenshot of Tiktok user @haleys.turn's living room with the caption "boy and girl home"; Screenshot of Tiktok user @annaredman with the caption "I think I have the best boy/girl apartment".

Culture

The youths are rebranding cohabitation as ‘boy girl apartments’

2 panel image: on the left a shelf of Doritos chips and on the right a person makes a surpised face.

‘I’m suing Doritos’: Woman buys Frito-Lay variety pack. Then she sees what’s inside the Doritos Nacho Cheese bag—it’s not a Dorito

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

A screenshot of Tiktok user @@gregmoorejr next to a photo of a Toyota Dealership exterior.

‘I see what you did there’: Customer negotiates price on new Toyota at the dealership. Then he pulls this little-known Uno Reverse card

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

2 panel image with the exterior of a Chipotle sign on the left and a burrito bowl on the right.

‘So what was it???’: Woman gets Chipotle bowl to-go. Then it starts moving

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

Man talking(l), Mechanic working on car(r)

‘These are the last 3 bills’: Man buys 36-year-old Volkswagen. He didn’t check what the maintenance would cost first

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @andrewlaffertyy next to a photo of an Apple Store interior.

‘You have made me uncomfortable’: Apple Store worker asks customer if he wants a bag. Then the customer says something unexpected

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

Melody Heald

Blonde Woman smiling(l) Starbucks Coffee Sign(c) Starbucks Cup(r)

‘This seems personal’: Starbucks customer orders a Trenta. Then the worker writes a note on her cup

Hand holding sparkplug(l), Woman with hand to chin and thinking face(c), Honda jazz on the road(r)

‘Just put the 4wd wipers in the bag bro’: Auto store customer orders 8 sparkplugs for Honda Jazz. There’s just one problem

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

Nina Hernandez

Side by side images of a shelf of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, the exterior of a Target store and user @casia.mac from their Tiktok.

‘Try a Dollar General’: Target shopper demands answers after taking a look at Ben & Jerry’s section (updated)

‘Can you come back in?’: Man gets Chrysler back from dealership. Then he receives a call

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Screenshot of Tiktok user @clarencewhite next to a photo of a Costco pepperoni pizza.

‘I just got kicked out’: Costco shopper tries to buy a slice of pizza. Then a worker intervenes

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

2 panel image: on the left a person adds spaghetti noodles to a boiling pot of water and on the right a person explains.

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