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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image: on the left is a Subway Restaurant and on the right a person explains.

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‘Did I hear that right?’: Woman leaves 20% tip at Subway on iPad. Then a worker steps in

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

‘They gave me like 15’: Dunkin’ customers order new Munchkins. Then she remembers why they were recalled

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Dead plant(l), Man talking(c), The Home Depot sign(r)

Home Depot shopper’s plant dies 7 months after he bought it

‘Did you need a receipt?’: Home Depot shopper’s plant dies 7 months after he bought it. Then he tries to exchange it

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

Hertz sign(l), Couple talking(c), Car on road(r)

Hertz makes couple pay for rental car 2 times

‘You’re gonna have to go through Delta’: Hertz makes couple pay for rental car 2 times. Then they try to get their money back

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

Braden Bjella

Screenshot of Tiktok user @snackgoblin8; Texas Roadhouse Sign; Exterior of a Texas Roadhouse

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‘It’s giving left Twix, right Twix’: Woman pulls up to Texas Roadhouse. Then she sees the restaurant next door

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, and in the middle is a McDonald's drive thru sign.

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‘The gasp I just let out’: Woman orders Diet Coke at McDonald’s drive-thru. Then she watches the worker pour her drink

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Woman orders Chilis from DoorDash

‘Um this makes me want to order from there!’: Woman orders Chili’s from DoorDash. Then she learns there’s been a surprising new policy change

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‘You’re better than me’: Woman says man at Walmart said her 2-year-old was ‘flirting’ with him

Split image, person explaining their experience at Toyota on the left. Sign of Toyota dealership on right.

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‘I had no idea‘: Man buys 2024 Toyota Rav4 for $63K. Then the dealership opened a credit card in his name

Split image, person showing their Olive Garden meal on the left. Olive Garden restaurant sign on the right.

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‘This is why I don’t work at Olive Garden anymore’: Customers order entrees at Olive Garden. They never eat them—and there’s a sneaky reason why

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Shopper finds a cute bikini at Target

‘YALL that is actually insane’: Shopper finds a ‘cute’ bikini at Target. Then she sees what’s hidden inside

Hobby Lobby shopper sees price label

‘What? This is insane!’: Hobby Lobby shopper sees $11.99 price label. Then they peel the sticker back

3 panel image, on the side two friends show a paper bowl, and in the middle is the exterior of a sweetgreen store.

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‘Bowl?’: Woman picks up $25 Sweet Green order. Then she sees it from the side

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Shopper reaches for Kraft Italian 5-cheese blend

‘That’s crazy’: Shopper reaches for Kraft Italian 5-cheese blend. Then he takes a closer look

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unexpected offer airbnb host

‘The place was listed as ‘Guest Favorite”: Couple rents Airbnb from 4.9-star host. Then she gives them an unexpected offer

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