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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

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Culture

The worst pizza in America? These states are topping the list (literally)

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

2 panel image. Hand holding chocolate piece of Cadbury bar with circle blurred on left. Chocolate bar in puddle of chocolate on right.

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‘How did this pass the metal detector?’: Man buys Cadbury chocolate bar. Then he takes a bite

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Biscuit on a blue plate, and Cracker Barrel Signage

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‘Since when?’: Woman goes to Cracker Barrel. Then she finds out the biscuits are no longer complimentary

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

2 panel image. Man pointing at camera with caption that reads: "Stop buuying this cheese in the U.S.A (cheese emoji) (X emoji)" on left. Cheese on wooden board on right.

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‘Another reason to buy cheese from Italy’: Expert says stop buying cheese from the U.S. unless you know this detail. Then he explains why

Women holding a CapriSun, a blue tie-dye background CapriSun Logo, abd someone drinking water from the sink

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‘WE WANT ANSWERS’: Customer cuts open Capri Sun. Then she takes a look inside

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‘I would buy one every month or so from Sam’s club’: Customer buys 8-pack of Extra gum. Then he opens the box

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Woman issues warning about milk at Costco, Walmart, Kroger after FDA begins this policy change. Here’s what milk is safe

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‘I would simply pass away’: Woman bites into Kit-Kat. Then she takes a look inside

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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‘Baby, this is when you know it’s bad’: Walmart customer catches store locking up steaks

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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image. Drink with blurred circle on top on left. Olive Garden on right.

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‘The mold in plain sight’: Olive Garden customer orders a drink. Then she sees it’s topped with a moldy strawberry

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Hand opening a pack of butter, and hand holding Land O Lakes Butter

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‘This was sealed’: Customer opens Land O’Lakes unsalted butter sticks. Then they see Walmart’s Great Value brand inside

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Golden Corral, Cici’s Pizza, and Mr. Gatti’s are thriving. Here’s the real reason they’re roaring back

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

Melody Heald

2 image split. Wendy's with caption that reads: "Wendy's, count your f*****g days" on left. Baconater Fries ad on right.

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‘Wendy’s count your days’: Customer orders Baconator fries after seeing ad. Then they show what they received

Screenshots of Tiktok user @artbyjenflaum painting a mural at Brick + Dough in Montclair.

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‘Like turning a national park into a parking lot’: Pizza shop’s loaded new mural causes an uproar

2 panel image: A Costco store and a package of meat in a store display.

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