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

Susan LaMarca

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“What could possibly go wrong?”: Costco customer touting benefits of buying a car with its auto program sparks discussion of its pros and cons

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

Dolly Parton in a black leather bodysuit at a Costco location. Tweet text overlay reads, "Oh look. This creepy creature is promoting its book at Costco. Perfect match" followed by a vomiting emoji.

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Viral Politics

MAGA supporters pick a new target: Dolly Parton

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Left: Costco Wholesale storefront. Right: President Donald Trump. Text overlay reads, "I will be canceling my executive membership today @Costco."

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MAGA is boycotting Costco after retail giant sues Trump admin over “unlawfully collected tariffs”

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“A bulk-sized failure”: Costco sues Trump administration for “full refund” of what it considers unlawful tariffs

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Bad on every level”: Shoppers hate the new version of Costco’s Danish cookie tins this year

3 panel: Three different men in a Costco store.

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“Zero, that’s why I’m by myself”: Husbands asked how much they “love” shopping at Costco with their wives. It’s bleak

Left: Man in a backwards hat walking through Costco. Right: Costco groceries in a box after checkout, including eggs and mochi pancake mix.

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“Helps keep the bill under $100”: Costco dad shares his one rule to save money every time

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“I found my people”: People are sharing how they use Costco’s beloved (but retired) Tiramisu cups

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

Left: A Craigslist ad titled "Will you split a Costco pie with me?" above a photo of Costco pies. Right: Text reading: "“I really want to try the Costco peanut butter chocolate pie but it’s 4.5 lbs and I hear it’s very dense. I can’t eat it by myself, so I am looking for 3-4 people to meet me in the parking lot of Costco and split it with me...”

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“Will you split a Costco pie with me?” Craigslist ad has TikTok predicting the “goods-splitting economy”

Left: man pointing to Kirkland medium roast ground coffee bag. Middle: Costco store front. Right: Man pointing at bag of Starbucks coffee in a Costco store.

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“We are being played”: Video reveals the big brands quietly making Kirkland products at Costco

3 panel: Left and right: Blonde woman comparing two avocados, one from Costco, one from New Seasons. Middle: Costco wholesale sign on store in Virginia with parked cars and customers walking

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“Scary and infuriating”: Woman compares a Costco avocado to a $4 organic. The inside has people shook

3 Panel: Left: Woman's hand with red fingernail paint pointing to a Costco salmon in it's packaging. Middle: Woman in an olive shirt looking into a camera. Right: Parasites visible in a piece of salmon.

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“This is why you need to freeze it first”: Costco customer thought she bought fresh salmon. Then she noticed it moving

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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“I’d go broke”: Traveler gives a tour of what Costco looks like in Japan

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“It was a dream. It was completely empty.” Costco shoppers are taking advantage of the new early hours for “executive members”

Left: Photo of Lululemon dupes inside Costco under caption reading "Costco has Lululemon Scuba inspired hoodies for $12.99" Middle: Woman saing "Run don't awlk to costco for Lululemon dupe" Right: Man touching shorts under caption reading "These are identical to Lulu shorts...three pairs for $17"

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Lululemon sues Costco for selling cheap dupes…but now everyone wants the $19 pants

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