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

Amara Thomas

Screenshot of Tiktok user with the caption:"LOOK WHAT THEY DID TO PEACE TEA!!!!"; Promotional Photo of a can of Razzleberry Peace Tea

‘I only drink Arizona now’: Shopper tries to buy Razzleberry Peace Tea. Then they notice something unusual about the can

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 was so excited’: Woman approaches Red Bull car to receive free can. Then the worker hands her this

Left: Exterior of a Stop & Shop supermarket; Right: Screeenshot from @knightfall__vader's Tiktok of a Stop & Shop Rotisserie Chicken

‘I feel like this is getting out of hand’: Customer goes to Stop & Shop. Then he sees the price of a rotisserie chicken

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

‘Are you … kidding me!?’: Shopper tries to make homemade cookies. Then she takes a closer look at the Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips

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

Melody Heald

Split image. Woman explaining how to get better deal at Texas Roadhouse left. Texas Roadhouse sign on right.

‘We’re spending about $5 grand a month on peanuts’: Texas Roadhouse worker shares the right way to order, eat the free peanuts

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

‘No. It’s gone too far. TOO FAR’: Woman shops for rotisserie chicken at the grocery store. Then she notices a peculiar new flavor

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

Woman 1 talking(l), Hand holding cup of dessert(c), Woman 2 eating from cup(r) Dubai chocolate strawberry cup

The viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cup: I’d make it again—but with 1 catch

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

‘They’re not doing it to be nice’: Woman reveals the real reason restaurants give you free chips and salsa

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

Braden Bjella

‘This is why I get the Great Value ones’: Grocery shopper buys Pop-Tarts. Then she opens the package

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

Costco wholesale(l) Woman shares the crab legs she bought at Costco(c) Crab Legs on white plate next to lime(r)

‘I have been looking for this box a couple years now’: Woman buys box of Costco crab legs for $479. Then she sees what’s inside

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Costco Muffins(l) Woman holding muffins(c) Costco Wholesale Sign(r)

‘As a costco baker, this change is the worst’: Shopper reaches for box of new Costco muffins. Then she realizes they’re different

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

2 image split. Woman in hotel on hotel phone with overlayed text that reads: "pov: you're a flight attendant just trying to meal prep but your food keeps going bad in the hotels with the 'cute fridges'" on left. Hilton Hotel building on right.

‘This is dangerous’: Woman checks into Hilton hotel. Then she puts her food in the fridge

2 image split. Someone holding up a pack of thin mint cookies, looking shocked, on left. Girl Scout holding tray of assorted cookies on right.

Woman says Girl Scout Thin Mints are smaller now. Then someone says Keebler Fudge Mint Delights are made in the same factory and $2.98 at Walmart

Pre-baked garlic knots on tray on left. Dominos pizza boxes in center. Finished garlic knots on right.

‘As someone who worked at Dominos. You def made these better than we did’: Domino’s pisses off cook. Then he reveals how to make the Parmesan garlic knots at home

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 eating candy on left. Kroger's storefront on right.

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