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Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Target sign(l), Woman looking shocked(c), Target registers(r)

‘This stuff is never going to get unpacked’: Target shopper discovers pallets lining aisles of store. The worker is stuck unlocking items for customers

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

McDonalds Burger(l) McDonalds Night(c) Mcdonalds employee inside of kitchen(r)

‘You strong because I would’ve left right along with them’: McDonald’s worker offers food for free after entire night shift walks out

Pink Hoka Shoes(l) Man wearing Hoodie and dark sun glasses(c) Blue Hoka Shoes(r)

‘Bro trust me, Nike Vomero 5. Super light and the most comfortable sole I’ve worn’: Man considers buying Hokas. But there’s just one question 

woman wearing a white blouse and black pencil skirt(l) tiktoker wearing white and black blouse sharing information about siren outfits(c) business woman calling on cell phone at office building(r)

‘I’ve worked office jobs for years’: Woman calls out workers for wearing ‘office siren outfits.’ Is it appropriate to wear them?

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

woman smiling with sunset behind(l) Toyota brand Dealer Sign(c) hand on old car radio deck(r)

‘I’m about to pay $980 for an ’08 Toyota Corolla S and it’s gonna be worth every penny’: Should you just buy an old car to avoid car payment like her? And which one? (What are the pros and cons?)

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

Costco Sign(l) Costco Store Front(c) Costco Muffins lined up on display(r)

‘You can’t get attached to anything at Costco’: Shopper demands answers after discovering giant mix-and-match muffins will be discontinued

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

Front View of Ford Edge (l) Side View of Ford Edge (c) Open Door of Blue Ford Edge

’45k for cloth seats…’: Car expert tests interior quality of 2024 Ford Edge. Is it worth it?

Woman speculates Chipotle workers are denying customers vinaigrette on purpose

‘I have driven to 4 locations in 1 day’: Woman claims Chipotle workers are lying to customers about being out of vinaigrette

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

Hand picking up items from dumpster(l) Ulta Store Front(c) Garbage dumpster(c)

‘These are all Chanel: Woman can’t believe what she found in the dumpster behind Ulta. Were the thousands of dollars worth of items an employee’s stash?

Service Garage Tools Box Cart With Drawers(l); Harbor freight tools store front(c); Mechanic picking up tools from kit(r)

‘Genius’: Man buys Harbor Freight toolbox. Viewers can’t believe what he uses it for

TikToker Sharing information about new cookies (l) Crumbl store front(c) Crumbl Cookies (r)

‘Diabetes in a box’: Customer demands answers after Crumbl Cookies releases new 1,130-calorie brownie

Brand New Blue Hybrid Audi with Woman posing next to it(l) Audi Logo on Building(c) Fireman Checking Blue Audi

‘A Toyota hybrid would never self destruct’: Driver buys brand-new Audi hybrid. It ended up setting itself on fire TWICE

KFC Restaurant Front(l) woman smiling with overlay text "KFC SCAMMED ME"(c) KFC Fried Chicken(r)

‘KFC has lost the plot’: KFC customer orders $8 chicken tenders. Then she tries to eat them

Woman sharing story on TikTok about her Kia Purchase experience; Kia Dealership with white Telluride parked in front

‘Your car moves unnecessarily when parked’: Woman buys brand-new Kia Telluride. It’s already had 3 recalls—and the dealership isn’t helping

Wendy's Krabby Patty(l) Wendy's Restaurant Sign(c) Woman trying new krabby patty at Wendy's(r)

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