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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

Man looking surprised while in candy aisle and speaking to camera on the left. Family Dollar storefront on right.

‘I’m cutting you off’: Family Dollar customer shops for candy. Then he notices a strange flavor of Laffy Taffys

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

Split image. Man holding slice of New York Bakery Texas Toast on left. Package of New York Bakery Texas Toast on right.

‘Just buy the $1 loaves at Walmart or HEB and make your own’: Grocery shopper buys New York Bakery Texas Toast. Then he opens up the package

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

Costco Wholesale(l), Woman talking with steak(c), Fork with steak(r)

‘The lack of culinary skills in young women nowadays’: Woman buys viral Costco sliced steak. Then she tries to heat it up

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

Cooked, a new column for the Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr

Introducing ‘Cooked,’ a viral recipe test kitchen

Woman placing her own order at Chick-Fil-A drive through on left. Chick-Fil-A storefront on right.

‘Girl if you don’t clock in’: Woman starts placing Chick-fil-A order in drive-thru. Then the worker hands over the iPad

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

Melody Heald

Woman in Walmart looking at shelves while talking to camera on right. Walmart storefront on right.

‘Do y’all really think the customers don’t know?’: Walmart shopper goes to bread aisle for Thomas’ English Muffins. Then she notices something

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 explaining why Diet Coke is "zero calories" on left and right. Diet Coke bottles in center.

‘Did everyone know?’: People are just finding out the real reason Diet Coke is ‘zero calories’

woman holding up tupperware(l) Tupperware logo(c) Woman opening tupperware(r)

‘How??’: Woman can’t get spaghetti sauce color out of her Tupperware—even with a brush. Then she tries the paper towel method

Woman at make purchase at Trader Joes(l) Trader Joe's Store Sign(r)

‘I am begging you’: Customer buys bean, rice, and cheese burritos at Trader Joe’s. Then she issues a warning

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

‘They didn’t even throw away the pan’: Cracker Barrel server finds something unusual in the biscuit batter. Then it gets baked into the meal

Persons hand over sealed philadelphia cheese(l) Classic packaging of cream cheese spread served with bread(c) Blurred opened Cheese(r)

‘I would cry’: Woman stores Philadelphia cream cheese in the back of the fridge. Why does it look like this when she opens it?

woman shares information about dates fruit(l) Dried dates fruits with dates palm plantation background(r)

‘I never thought to do that’: Woman buys box of dates. Then she opens one up

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

homemade ground baked turkey meatloaf on wooden table(l) Woman holding up two types of ground beef while at store(c) Pile of Ground meat at store(r)

‘I was getting the Jennie-O!’: Expert exposes the real reason your ground turkey is ‘super dry.’ Here’s what to look for when you buy

Man shares ribeye alternative(l) Sealed Meats at store display(r)

‘You wanna learn a trick?’: Meat expert reveals ribeye alternative that is only $9.99 per pound. But is it worth it?

Close-up of cigarettes in pack(l) Man shares information about french fries(c) French Fries in basket(r)

Food