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

Brooke Sjoberg

Hot pockets(L), Man talking(c), Hand holding hot pockets outside of box(r)

‘Hot Pockets got rid of the pocket’: Man notices Hot Pockets no longer use sleeve. There’s just one problem

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

Melody Heald

Former Little Caesars worker shares trick to getting 'fresh' pizza every time

‘I’m sorry in advance to all the workers’: Former Little Caesars worker shares trick to getting ‘fresh’ pizza every time

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

Frito Lay sign(l), Woman talking(c), Ruffles chips(

‘I’d be at Ruffles headquarters first thing’: Customer buys 50-pack of Ruffles, gets bamboozled

woman puts can of food in refrigerator after opening it 

‘I’m tired of doing things wrong’: Viewers torn after woman puts can of food in refrigerator after opening it 

Rachel Cohen is a former trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

Woman warns against Five Below snacks after finding someone unusual in bag 

‘Should’ve went to Dollar Tree’: Woman warns against buying snacks at Five Below after finding something inside Combos bag

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

Man shares the real reason Texas Roadhouse gives you bread rolls 

‘If you eat the rolls at Texas Roadhouse, you really need to see this’: Man shares the real reason Texas Roadhouse gives you bread rolls 

Subway customer slams new 'privacy' covers, says can't see sandwich being made

‘Why y’all hiding how much meat I’m getting?’: Subway customer slams new ‘privacy’ covers, says she can’t see sandwich being made

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

Peter Piper Pizza customer pours BYOB Michelob Ultra into restaurant pitcher

‘Update we got kicked out’: Peter Piper Pizza customer pours BYOB Michelob Ultra into restaurant pitcher

Woman shows trick to getting ribeyes at Costco for $9

‘I know $52 is kind of steep’: Woman shows trick to getting ribeyes at Costco for $9

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

Man asks Cava worker if they really use olive oil. They do—but there’s just one problem

‘Their stock has been rising lately. Is this the Chipotle killer?’: Man asks Cava worker if they really use olive oil. They do—but there’s just one problem (updated)

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

‘I just noticed this’: Kroger worker says Kellogg’s cereal prices are going down—but there’s a reason why

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

Kroger shopper finds ‘orange chicken’ on sale for $9. They can’t believe what’s actually in the bowl

‘The employee was confused af’: Kroger shopper finds ‘orange chicken’ on sale for $9. They can’t believe what’s actually in the bowl

Woman talking(l+r), Burger King Drive Thru(c)

‘I gave you 1 second’: Burger King worker refuses to take customer’s order after she takes too long in drive-thru

Viewers divided after woman shares real reason restaurants serve bread or chips

‘It’s not because they’re being generous’: Viewers divided after woman shares real reason restaurants serve free bread or chips

Customer finds something unusual in Olipop can 

Food