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The Daily Dot

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Walmart(l), Woman staring(c), Bacon in packaging(r)

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‘They are literally scamming us’: Walmart shopper weighs Great Value smoked bacon—realizes it’s almost 5 ounces less than labeled

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

Rachel Kiley Author Photograph

Rachel Kiley

Sam's Club sign(l), Sam's club worker(c), Stacks of batteries(r)

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‘This is where a man told me that we were out of double A batteries’: Sam’s Club worker mocks male shoppers who can’t find anything, even when it’s right in front of them

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

Male Instacart driver says there’s no salsa in the entire grocery store. He gets marinara

Instacart Male

‘I’m convinced that men go about Instacart shopping the way they go about their day-to-day life’: Male Instacart driver says there’s no salsa in the entire grocery store. He gets marinara

Woman says she got better deal on essential goods in ‘rich’ area

Richer Areas

‘Pizza Hut does the same thing’: Woman says she got better deal on essential goods in ‘rich’ area

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

Walmart shopper finds Great Value turkey breast on ‘Manager’s Special.’ There’s a reason it’s on sale

Walmart Meat Deal

‘I don’t buy great value ever’: Walmart shopper finds Great Value turkey breast on ‘Manager’s Special.’ There’s a reason it’s on sale

Publix Cake

‘This is why we can’t have nice things’: Publix customer slams TikTokers ordering free wedding cake samplers, says trend ‘ruined’ experience for actual engaged couples

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‘I’m scared’: Woman questions Trader Joe’s meat after chicken doesn’t expire for a month

Shopper says Sam’s Club should start charging customers at exit after experiencing long line, wait to leave

Sams club payment

‘Scan and Go is pointless cause we can’t just Go!’: Shopper says Sam’s Club should start charging customers at exit after experiencing long line, wait to leave

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

Braden Bjella

People think they found proof the Super Bowl is scripted after woman spots Super Bowl cookie cakes with 2 teams already on it at grocery store

Super Bowl Leaks

‘Does nobody else think that’s weird?’: People think they found proof the Super Bowl is scripted after woman spots Super Bowl cookie cakes with 2 teams already on them at grocery store

Dollar Tree shopper shares which food items she’ll never purchase again

Dollar Tree Finds

‘Toast Ems are the ORIGINAL pop tarts’: Dollar Tree shopper shares which food items she’ll never purchase again

Woman with money(l), Shoprite sign(c), Fake $20(r)

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‘You embarrassed me’: ShopRite customer asks for cash back from the grocery store. She’s given a fake $20

Shopper questions Kroger employee after doing math on cheese ‘sale’

Kroger Math

‘Nothing makes sense anymore’: Shopper questions Kroger employee after doing math on cheese ‘sale’

Costco Membership cards(l), Woman talking(c), Hand holding phone with groupon app(r)

costco-membership-groupon

‘Groupon still exists?’: Viewers divided after single woman wonders whether she should shop at Costco

Woman shares how you may getting ripped off in the grocery store

Deals at the store

‘We’re getting totally overcharged’: Woman shares how you may be getting ripped off in the grocery store

Grocery Shopping