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The Daily Dot

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

Braden Bjella

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‘It’s not ice cream’: Woman questions Drumstick ice cream after it never melted

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

Mars Ramos

Woman buys groceries for person in need, who offers AirPod Pros as a thank-you. Here’s why she didn’t take them

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‘Had something similar happen to me at Target’: Woman buys groceries for person in need, who offers AirPod Pros as a thank-you. Here’s why she didn’t take them

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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‘I don’t even have a cat’: Customer gets male Instacart shopper. He replaces Cheez-Its with something unexpected

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

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‘We just can’t buy anything anymore’: Customer says ‘trickflation’ is the new way people are being ripped off. What is it?

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

Man issues warning after seeing 20 ribeyes on sale for $40 at pop-up stand

Meat Tender

‘If you see these across the United States’: Man issues warning after seeing 20 ribeyes on sale for $40 at pop-up stand

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman talking(l), Target sign(c), Moldy Muffins(r)

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‘That’s why you don’t buy food from Target’: Shopper goes to Target to return moldy muffins. Then she catches them selling more on the shelf

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

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‘I guess I’m buying Duncan Hines now’: Winco shopper calls out Betty Crocker for giving less product at a higher price

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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‘AND NO DIP?’: Woman shocked at veggie platter’s ‘new lower price’ being $44

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

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‘Simply too much’: Grocery shopper discovers Simply Orange juice is now almost $7

Shopper calls out grocery store for security gate requiring customers to scan receipt before leaving

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‘What if you don’t buy anything?’: Shopper calls out grocery store for security gate requiring customers to scan receipt before leaving

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

Laiken Neumann

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‘It happens around the 8-10 age’: From Walmart to Sephora, Gen Alpha customers are requesting products by brand name

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

Customer shows hailed Dorito flavor returns to grocery aisles. For a limited time

Doritos Comeback

‘This is the best Dorito of all time’: Customer shows hailed Doritos flavor returns to grocery aisles. For a limited time

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‘I would buy it still’: Viewers divided after Walmart shopper exposes what Walmart does with leftover rotisserie chicken

Expert shares trick to homemade Pop Tarts

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‘Kelloggs makes Pop Tarts so if you needed another reason to make these at home, now you have it’: Expert shares trick to homemade Pop-Tarts

Shopper makes full grocery run at Dollar Tree for $65

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