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Stacey Nguyen is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in California. You can find her work on Real Simple, InStyle, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and other sites.

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Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

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‘This thing is so heavy’: Shopper finds Thanksgiving dinner for 8 people for $42 at Costco. Is it worth it?

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.

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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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‘Proceeded to witness him get fired for this’: Dunkin’ customers try to order from the holiday menu. Then the worker has a hot mic moment

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Allie Hayes is an experienced pop culture writer and editor based in New England. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading a romance novel, obsessively watching pro wrestling, or taking blurry photos of her two adorable cats.

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‘This thing is so heavy’: Shopper finds Thanksgiving dinner for 8 people for $42 at Costco. Is it worth it?

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‘We all know what happens in this week between Christmas and New Year’s’: Man warns workers to not take PTO around holidays, sparking debate

‘Like they didn’t just order 7 drinks’: Starbucks worker puts apologetic customers who ordered on Thanksgiving on blast

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Holidays

Not feeling the holiday cheer? Switch it up with the ‘Dark Christmas’ aesthetic

‘This thing is so heavy’: Shopper finds Thanksgiving dinner for 8 people for $42 at Costco. Is it worth it?

‘I’m getting a red one and a green one’: Home Depot holiday shopper finds viral 3-foot-tall bulb light. But is it worth the price tag?

‘Aren’t all advent calendars a scam?’: Costco shopper buys Lindt chocolate advent calendar for over $200. Then she opens the box (update)

‘Proceeded to witness him get fired for this’: Dunkin’ customers try to order from the holiday menu. Then the worker has a hot mic moment

‘It’s worse than we thought’: Customer exposes what’s inside the Sephora Beauty Insider Advent Calendar

4/20/2024 is a ‘palindrome day’: This year, 4/20 isn’t just for the stoners—it’s for the nerds, too

‘We all know what happens in this week between Christmas and New Year’s’: Man warns workers to not take PTO around holidays, sparking debate￼

‘Like they didn’t just order 7 drinks’: Starbucks worker puts apologetic customers who ordered on Thanksgiving on blast

2 inflatable snowmen fought in front of a combo KFC/Taco Bell

People report their Hatchimals are saying ‘f**k me’

Everyone should celebrate National Leave the Office Early Day

Facebook removes page after ‘Peace on Earth’ photo incites outrage

13 tips for surviving Friday the 13th

The 4 people in North Dakota who create all our fake national holidays

‘We all know what happens in this week between Christmas and New Year’s’: Man warns workers to not take PTO around holidays, sparking debate