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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

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‘When they were $9.99 no one cared. Now they’re trendy’: Man buys Carhartt beanie. There’s just one problem

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

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Woman says these Hollister jeans are her favorite pair

‘Am I the only one who didn’t know?’: Woman says these Hollister jeans are her favorite pair. Then she discovers why when she looks at the tag

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘I just had to look at her and walk away’: Woman walks into Foot Locker. Then a customer approaches her

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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‘Not even the kids is safe’: The Children’s Place shopper shocked at this Christmas sweater for 7-year-old girls

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

Melody Heald

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‘Who pays 48 for a thrifted item?’: Woman buys $48 shirt from a vintage store. Then she checks the tag

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‘Wait so there are actually [people] who didn’t know this??!!’: Woman reveals the truth about ‘fake pockets’

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‘Aritzia is playing in our faces’: Woman buys $110 top from Aritzia. Then she reads the tag

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.

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Charlotte Colombo

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Poisoned Clothes

‘Polyester is poison’: Woman condemns SHEIN, Zara, says their clothing is making people sick 

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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‘I thought I was going clinically insane’: Walmart shopper issues warning on why you should wash your new clothes before you wear them

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

Mom calls out Kmart after noticing something about boys' and girls' clothes

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‘I’ve noticed this too and it upsets me A LOT’: Mom calls out Kmart after noticing something about boys’ and girls’ clothes

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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carters baby clothes

‘That’s why I have no animal clothes for my boy’: Shopper calls out Carter’s after noticing something about the boys’ and girls’ clothes

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‘I even wore my grandma heels’: Car saleswoman says she was fired over her work outfits

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‘My wedding is in 2 weeks’: Customer orders House of CB dress for her wedding. She can’t believe what she receives

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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‘Am I overreacting?’: Mom shows ‘weird’ label inside of children’s clothes from Old Navy

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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