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

Melody Heald

2 panel image: an Amazon delivery driver smiling. The exterior of a nothing Bundt Cakes store.

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“Every time I come here”: Amazon delivery driver shows the “Nothing Bundt Cake method” to get free cake

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

2 panel image: on the left a person explains with tears in their eyes, on the right is the exterior of a typical Fed Ex truck.

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“Babe, pull over and call 911. NO JOB is worth value over your health!”: FedEx worker looks down at her Apple Watch. Her heart rate is 154

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“We’ve been seeing this happen in stores too”: Woman orders bridal set from Lululemon. Why does it arrive burnt?

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

2 panel image: a person explains on TikTok and a hand holds a phone with the Door Dash logo displayed.

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“That was really shady”: Woman calls out DoorDash for charging her after promoting $75 off deal at Ulta. She’s not alone

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

2 panel image. Woman with caption that reads: "Lowe's is the worst!" on left. Lowe's store on right.

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‘I would never order an appliance from Lowe’s’: Woman orders new oven, refrigerator, and microwave from Lowe’s. Then she tries to get them delivered

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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image. Dog lying down in yard near FedEx driver on left. FedEx truck on right.

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‘I’m so sorry to tell you…’: FedEx driver makes delivery to house. Then she notices their dog isn’t 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

woman sharing her experience working with instacart(l) Instacart logo on building(r)

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‘You definitely saved my dad’s life’: Instacart shopper drops off groceries for elderly customer. Then she goes inside

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 image split. Fed Ex truck driving past house delivery on left. Package on doorstep.

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‘I’m so sick’: FedEx delivery driver claims package was undeliverable. But this woman caught the driver on camera

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

2 panel image: a person explains and the Uber Eats logo on a phone.

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‘Y’all allowing her to deliver with a 63% satisfaction rate?’: Uber Eats driver takes picture of food at customer’s house. Then she runs off with it

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

3 panel image: left to right- a person explains, in the middle the instacart on a phone, and a person reaches into a bag.

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‘That’s actually a crime’: Instacart customer receives order. Then she realizes all the food is covered in this strange liquid

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Photo of a Fedex Deliver Drive unloading a Fedex truck; Screenshot of Tiktok user @ahfomeya.

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‘Can we come pick it up?’: Woman receives ‘We missed you’ sticker from FedEx despite being home. Then she discovers she has all the leverage

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Left: Screenshot from @louivee3's Tiktok of a car parked on a street with a wheelchair at the driver's side door; Right: Photo of two hands holding a phone with the DoorDash Logo.

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‘You should have walked out and got your food but you recording’: Man orders DoorDash. Then a driver in a wheelchair pulls up

Eggo waffles box with text overlayed that reads: "Thank God my Depop order came (praying hands) on left. Depop app on right.

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‘Mine came in a Doritos bag once’: Woman receives Depop order. Then she sees what the seller packed it in

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Walmart shopper notices 39 video game is more expensive in-store

‘That’s policy’: Walmart shopper notices $39 video game is more expensive in-store. Then he asks a worker to price-match

Man shrugging his shoulders with confused look on his face and phone in hand with overlaying text that reads "This isn't real!" on the left. Phone screen of Door Dash app in App Store on right.

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