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Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Two panel design with a close up of a Marie calendar meal prep kit next to an image of a person who seems disgusted

‘KFC for life’: Man demands answers after ordering Marie Callender’s meal kit and opening this

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the left are some Ritz rackers, in the middle a person with a beard speaks, and on the right we see a pool if cooking oil.

‘I know they’re classic’: Man issues Ritz cracker warning and says they’re part of the ‘poor 4 foods.’ Is he right?

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

Melody Heald

Wingstop(l), Woman talking(C), Hot wings(r)

‘Y’ALL PLAYED IN MY FACE’: Wingstop customer orders 30 wings for $45. Then she opens the box

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

‘I’m genuinely upset cause these are my favorite snack’: Harris Teeter shopper demands answers after Cheez-It turns her mouth black

two panel design with a woman looking annoyed in one, next to an image of a person handing someone else food delivery

‘It was wet’: Woman swears off food delivery apps after taking bite of caesar salad wrap. Can she sue?

‘This is why I always sub’: McDonald’s worker shows the difference between round egg, folded egg. Here’s which one you should order

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

Man holding ore-ida hash browns(l), Walmart sign(c), man holding walmart great value hash browns(r)

‘I just want U.K. food rules’: Man shops Ore-Ida hash browns. Then he reads the label on Walmart Great Value hash browns

Girl and Boy holding little caesars pizza(l) Little Caesars sign(c) Little caesars pizza box(r)

‘Growing up in Detroit that’s how we always get it’: Woman shows ‘crazy crust’ Little Caesars hack. First, you need a Hot-N-Ready

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

woman pouring Canada dry(l) Canada Dry with red background(r)

‘Aren’t CRANBERRIES red-ish?!’: Woman buys case of Canada Dry cranberry ginger ale. Then she pours out a glass

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

Woman sharing what happened when she opened a can of Cranberry(l) Ocean Spray Cran Berry(c) Woman holding can of ocean spray upside down(r)

‘I made homemade…I’ll never go back to canned’: Woman buys Ocean Spray cranberry sauce from H-E-B. Why does it look like that?

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

woman sharing what she saw at Target(l) Target Store Front(c) Target Ice-cream isle(r)

‘Ohhhhhhh, that makes sense!’: Woman goes to Target ice cream aisle. Then she tries to buy sherbet

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

Brooke Sjoberg

three panel design with a close up of Alaska Sockeye salmon fillets in a packet, next to an image of a woman who is looking away and covering her face, next to an image of a Trader Joe's sign

‘It looks off’: Woman buys salmon from Trader Joe’s. Then she notices something inside it

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

Mars Ramos

Three panel design with a close up of a container with cranberry sauce, next to an image of a woman who is shocked, her mouth is open is disbelef, next to an image of a H-E-B grocery store

‘Ocean spray would never’: Woman buys cranberry sauce from H-E-B. Then she tastes it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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