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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

Hostess DingDongs Box(l) Publix Store Front(c) woman shares what she saw at publix store front(r)

‘It’s in almost every single bread product’: Publix shopper reaches for chocolate chip muffins. Then she takes a look at the fine print and issues a warning

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

2 panel image: A salad in a container and the Panera restaurant exterior.

‘Expensive hospital food’: Woman calls out Panera Bread for $10 Caesar salad. Then she opens the dressing

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

2 panel image: the Texas Roadhouse sign and a person explaining.

‘Not meant to be eaten’: Texas Roadhouse server puts new Cactus Blossom and shrimp cocktail on top of display case. Then she walks by again

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

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

‘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

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

2 image split. Woman in kitchen on left. Blurred image of grits sushi on right.

Culture

‘Please stop I’m begging you’: ‘Southern sushi’ recipe with cold grits stuns the internet

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

Melody Heald

Screenshot of Tiktok user @doctorsood; Screenshot from Tiktok user @_legallybrunette1 with the caption "My therapist told me to eat something sour when I felt anxiety coming on and I tried it and It helped so now I'm making emergency sour candy bags for work and the car."; Photo of a pile of sour candy.

Woman has anxiety. Then therapist tells her to pack Sour Patch Kids, Sour Skittles in Ziploc bag

Left: Photo of an In-N-Out Burger exterior sign; Right: Photo from Reddit user u/Desert-AZ-finds of an In-N-Out coin.

‘In-N-Out plays 4D chess with these coins’: Customer sees woman in line about to pay for burger with special In-N-Out coin. Then they intervenes

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘I don’t buy veggies, fruits or bakery at Walmart’: Pennsylvania shopper buys Lemon Cake Poppers at Walmart. Then she bites into one

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

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

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

Braden Bjella

2 image split. Man eating pizza on left. Lexus dealership sign on right.

‘Every Saturday for a free lunch’: Driver goes to Lexus dealership for Pizza Hut, Snickers Ice Cream, Coke. Is the free food unlimited?

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @o_g_deez; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @o_g_deez holding a bag of Idahoan Loaded Baked Mashed Potatoes.

‘The only mashed potatoes that have not changed’: Shopper warns against this new ingredient in Idahoan Loaded Potatoes. Then she reveals an alternative

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

Amara Thomas

‘El l pollo loco too’: Customer orders Panda Express. Then they notice something strange about the container

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 image split. Woman in kitchen holding box of mac and cheese on left. Kraft Mac and Cheese boxes in grocery store on right.

‘What has happened?’: Expert buys Kraft Mac & Cheese. Then she takes a closer look at the package

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

Left: Photo of restaurant patrons eating italian food; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @uncleaairo.

‘It sounds like they were also embarrassed’: Server pronounces menu item the correct way. It backfires

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman holds up note(l) Texas Roadhouse Building(c) Worker from Texas Roadhouse shares note she was given by customers(r)

Food