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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 Costco store and a package of meat in a store display.

‘Are people actually buying $400 beef’: Costco shopper goes to the meat section. Then they see store selling $400 item

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

Amara Thomas

Half eaten Cakepop from packaging, and Red Target store signage

‘Walmart would never’: Woman buys cake pop from Target. Then she bites into it

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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Woman buys Heinz Simply Tomato Ketchup in 2 sizes. Then she notices this label is missing on 1 of them

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘Less than a trip to the store’: Woman buys $160 Knott’s Berry Farm dining pass. Now she gets 2 meals a day for an entire year

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

Brooke Sjoberg

2 image split. Man grabbing Hot Cheetos at store on left. Hot Cheetos bags on right.

‘And they actually taste better’: Walmart shopper reaches for large $2.69 Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Then he picks up the 1-ounce bags

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

Braden Bjella

Man buys both Deluxe and Regular Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni. Then he flips the boxes over and takes a closer look

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

Melody Heald

‘Major signs’: Customer orders Domino’s new stuffed crust pizza. Then they take a look at their Oura ring

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

Nina Hernandez

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Woman opens Fairlife Protein Shake. Then she realizes there’s no shake inside—there’s something else

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

HEB Strawberry Sando, and Original Japanese fruit sando

I tried the viral $8 H-E-B Strawberry Sando. Then I made it ‘right way’ at home

Women crying in the car, Ferrero Rocher surrounded by chestnut

‘I usually just open it then shove it straight to my mouth!! Scaryyy’: Shopper buys Ferrero Rocher. Then she unwraps it and takes a closer look

Women with Black hat and Shirt in her home, Yellow and Blue Walmart Signage

Walmart shopper reaches for Angus beef cuts. Then she notices this unprecedented new anti-theft device

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‘Respect the dedication’: Man hits the Planet Fitness locker room after workout. Then he sees chicken cooking on a stove in there

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘It’s the ozempic menu’: Woman goes to STK Steakhouse for happy hour. Then she orders the Surf n’ Turf

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‘Stuck behind greedy people’: Couple goes to all-you-can-eat sushi. Then the revolving sushi gets to their table

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.

Lindsey Weedston

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