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The Daily Dot

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: in the left panel a person puts a tray into the oven, in the middle is the Uber Eats logo, and on the right a person hands a plastic bag to another person.

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‘I don’t know if I’m upset or inspired’: Man says he makes $300 a night selling frozen beef lasagna from his kitchen

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: on the left a person is shopping, on the right is a display of gift cards for sale.

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‘We have to ask this’: Walmart shopper buys Top Golf gift card. Then the worker asks her a strange question

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

Walmart store front during the evening(l) Man inside car shares what its like working at walmart(r)

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Walmart worker says shopper ‘lost’ cart after leaving it unattended. Are workers supposed to watch them?

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 of Tiktok user @toyatalks with the caption "Please Tip Accordingly"; Photo of a restaurant table with half-finished food and drinks.

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‘Give that person some extra money’: Server says you should always leave an ‘additional tip’ if you do this at a restaurant

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

Side by side photos of a Dollar Tree Exterior and a screenshot from @officialtmarie's Tiktok.

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‘I’ll walk right out’: Woman shops at Dollar Tree. Then she notices something shocking about the makeup aisle

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

Duchess customers try to get ketchup

‘I have zero patience’: Duchess customers try to get ketchup. Then they see the Heinz machine

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Ben & Jerry's ice cream cartons in freezer(l), Walmart store(r)

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‘I was wondering why it was so full’: Walmart shopper scans Breyer’s, Blue Bell, Great Value in the ice cream aisle. Then she notices Ben & Jerry’s

man shares why not to buy barilla pasta(l) Classic italian pasta penne alla arrabiata with basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese on dark table(c) Boxes of Barilla Pasta on product page(r)

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‘Always use bronze drawn’: Shopper warns don’t ever buy Barilla pasta. The little-known reason why is Teflon

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

Plate of olive garden food(l) olive garden sign(c) woman shares what she found on her plate(r)

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‘I would have lost it’: Olive Garden customers find something unusual in the salad. Then a manager tells them ‘not to make a scene’

Blurred out uncrustables with text "na this would have been my 13th reason"(l), Hand holding box of uncrstables(r)

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‘Easiest lawsuit ever’: Man opens new pack of Uncrustables. There’s just 1 problem

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.

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

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

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

Three side by side screenshots from @abbyinthegalley's Tiktok.

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‘This is the superior cut’: Expert finds $10.99/lb steak deal at Publix. Then they reveal how to select the best cut

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

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‘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

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

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