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The Daily Dot

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

Customer says ‘cheap’ options don’t exist anymore

‘Applebee’s and McDonald’s pretty much cost the same now’: Customer says ‘cheap’ options don’t exist anymore. Here’s why

Couple orders 2 croissants and 2 waters, are shocked when the bill arrives

‘And it’s Aquafina?!’: Customer orders 2 croissants and 2 waters, is shocked when the bill arrives

Orange juice in grocery store(l+r), Simply Orange(c)

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

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

Dollar Tree shopper says store has 'secretly' increased prices on these goods

‘So basically they are like Dollar General or Family Dollar’: Dollar Tree shopper says store has ‘secretly’ increased prices on these goods

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

Braden Bjella

Dunkin’ customer gets charged double. Workers tell her that’s the ‘morning prices’

‘Does anyone know if this is true?’: Dunkin’ customer gets charged double. Workers tell her that’s the ‘morning prices’

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

Brooke Sjoberg

IKEA customer tries to buy same $179 mattress she bought 3 years ago.

‘Going to Ikea now is luxury but it’s still cheap wood’: IKEA customer tries to buy same $179 mattress she bought 3 years ago. She’s shocked by its current price

‘They’re gonna pull an Uber’: Man says Wendy’s will start ‘dynamic pricing’ soon. What does it mean?

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

‘This is my final straw’: Customer says she no longer can afford her ‘struggle meal’ because of the new price of SPAM

TJ Maxx(l), Man talking(c), Hands showing off items(r)

‘Not you exposing tj maxx’: T.J. Maxx Customer catches store pricing identical products with different price tags. The discrepancy is shocking

Walmart shopper finds ‘markdown’ more expensive than original price that’s hidden behind it

‘When you think you’re getting a deal, look at this’: Walmart shopper finds ‘markdown’ more expensive than original price that’s hidden behind 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

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

Prices