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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.

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“The epitome of gluttony”: Crumbl’s launch of “dirty sodas” called out for the extreme sugar and calories

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: Crumbl Cookies co-founder and Chief Branding Officer Sawyer Hemsley shirtless in a gym. Right: TikToker with his mouth open in surprise, caption overlay reads, "The Crumbl CEO just actually gagged me."

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“Genuinely sorry I clocked your tea”: Crumbl founder comes out after viral TikTok calls him “so gay”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Benson Boone sings on stage. Crumbl Cookies signage at storefront. Benson Boone's Moonbeam Crumbl cookie floats above a pedestal, with a colorful yellow and purple icing.

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“I was expecting to hate it”: Benson Boone now has his own Crumbl Cookie. Here’s what fans think about it

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

Melody Heald

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‘Crumbl, please explain’: Woman pays for Crumbl cookie. Then she takes a bite

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‘ABSOLUTELY NOT’: Crumbl customer orders Fruity Pebbles, Andes cookie box. Then she spots something unusual in the Wildberry Sugar one

Rebecca Leib

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‘This stuff is trash’: Guy offering people $100 to not eat Crumbl cookies doubles down after CEO’s snarky video

Diana &#8220;ladidai&#8221; Umana is a pop culture journalist based in NYC. She has her finger on the pulse URL and her feet on the ground IRL. The latest in music, lifestyle, internet culture, fashion, beauty, tech, and beyond—you name it, she knows it. Published in NYLON, Business Insider, REVOLT, and Yahoo, she&#8217;s your go-to girl for what&#8217;s now, what&#8217;s niche, and what&#8217;s next.

Diana Umana

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‘It tasted so wrong’: Crumbl Cookies customer orders chocolate chip cookie. Then she opens the box

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

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘Insomnia >>>>> Crumbl’: People are considering boycotting Crumbl after noticing something suspicious on its TikTok account

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

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‘$17 for a five-day-old cookie?’: Black market Crumbl pop-up blows up over stale cookies, sky-high prices

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Crust Club is Crumbl’: Customer questions Crumbl’s savory Poppyseed Chicken Casserole for lunch

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‘Is this a scam?’: Crumbl customer gets enough loyalty points for a free cookie. There’s just one problem

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

Customer threatens Crumbl after trying new pumpkin square cake

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‘Count your days’: Customer threatens Crumbl after trying new pumpkin square cake

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

Customer orders the new Pumpkin Square cake

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‘Crumbl, is this what we doing?’: Customer orders the new Pumpkin Square cake. Why does it look unsafe to eat?

Crumbl customer tries the lemon blackberry cake.

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