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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

3 panel image - a shelf of Veuve champagne, a person explains and the exterior of a Target store.

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Target shopper tries to buy champagne with 30% off pick-up coupon. Then an employee steps in

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.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘No wonder I felt dizzy’: Man drinks can of Dunkin’ coffee while working on a car. Then he takes a closer look at the can

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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Woman opens Fairlife Protein Shake. Then she realizes there’s no shake inside—there’s something else

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘Is this the next craft beer?’: Woman shops at Total Wine. Then a manager reveals what unexpected product is the best-selling bottle in the entire store (updated)

Amelie Allen is 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

Girl panicking, 4 hands cheering a shot of tequila

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‘He picked out the tequila himself’: Man orders 5 old-fashioneds with Komos tequila. His server didn’t tell him they’re $100 each

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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‘I don’t even have that much in there’: Woman buys 1 drink from bar. Then she checks her bank account

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

Amara Thomas

Women Screams and Shocked as she looks into the drink she bought from Dutch Bros, in the end finding a cockroach

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‘How can you…do this to me?’: Albuquerque Dutch Bros. customer orders coffee. Then she looks in the cup

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I was going to free pour but now…’: Woman says bartender put too much ice in her Long Island Iced Tea. Then he pulls out the measuring cup

Screenshot of Tiktok user @abbyswalkwithgod; Photo of a Target exterior.

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‘My $12 back isn’t going to fix the damage’: Woman drinks Nestlé Pure Life water from Target. Then she pulls back the seal

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‘I’m just letting them know’: Server issues warning to people who order ginger ale. Then she reveals what she really gives them

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘I’m so disturbed’: Woman wonders why her $500 GE Ice Maker stopped working. Then she opens it up

Sabrina McCrear is 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

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‘Then everyone on the plane starts doing it’: Water on a Spirit Airlines flight costs $4.89. Then customers use this unique trick to get it for free

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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‘Getting mad at the worker because they embarrassed you is insane’: Panera customer gets soda instead of water. Then she confronts worker who snitched

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‘If we run out of mix…’: Bartender explains what ‘sour’ really means. Here’s what’s in your favorite drinks

Screenshot of Tiktok user with the caption:"LOOK WHAT THEY DID TO PEACE TEA!!!!"; Promotional Photo of a can of Razzleberry Peace Tea

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