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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Former McDonald’s chef reveals the “healthiest” breakfast items on the menu

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.

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Ruth’s Chris server left speechless after customer complains about $150 steak’s lack of sizzle

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.

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“Should I be scared?”: Woman collects her boss’ empty Diet Coke cans for a month, is shocked by the results

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“I just want what I ordered”: Woman orders 80 nuggets at McDonald’s, only gets 40. Then she asks for the rest of them

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Susan LaMarca

3 panel: Left: Woman biting into a raw red onion Middle: Woman eating the viral onion snack Right: Woman holding prepared plate of viral raw onion snack

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People on TikTok are eating raw onions and arguing over who did it first

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“Let me run over to Red Lobster”: Red Lobster launches seafood boils as part of “Crabfest”

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

Left: Shake Shack Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Shake under caption reading "I'd recommend going by early in the day." Middle: Man holding two Shake Shack Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Shakes Right: Woman holding Shake Shack Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Shake

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“Everything I ever dreamed of and more!!”: Shake Shack’s viral Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake is finally back nationwide

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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Walmart shopper calls cops on self after accidentally inputting 999 avocados at self-checkout

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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Man collapses, ends up shirtless on the ground after one bite of the 72-chili “Hottest Curry Challenge”

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“I wish they had an option for male or female shopper”: Woman orders 1 bundle of asparagus on Instacart. Her shopper drops off 11 bundles

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“A great way to reduce, reuse, and recycle”: Woman shows how to regrow lettuce. It will save you time and money at the grocery store

Trader Joe's shopper reaches into June Shine variety pack and selects which individual flavors she wants to buy. She puts a few in her cart.

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“Trader Joe’s employee here!”: Shopper goes through June Shine canned margarita box to pick out flavors she wants at Trader Joe’s. Is that allowed?

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

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“I just bought these”: Customer buys Medjool dates from Whole Foods. Then she explains why you should always cut them open before eating

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