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The Daily Dot

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

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‘That’s literally half my tank’: Back-to-school shopper shocked at cost of Five Star notebook

Rachel Cohen is a former trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

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‘My cart went up $7!’: Shopper calls out Amazon for jacking up prices during Prime Day deals

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.

Amelie Allen

‘I just noticed this’: Kroger worker says Kellogg’s cereal prices are going down—but there’s a reason why

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

‘The fact that $33 is just the norm now for fast food is unreal!’: Customer says Burger King is quietly imposing ‘surge’ charging

Woman catches her local thrift store selling Target body spray—she can’t believe for how much

‘Goodwill was selling Lululemon FREE shopping bags for $29.99’: Woman catches her local thrift store selling Target body spray—she can’t believe for how much

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

‘A ‘cold’ convenience fee is crazy’: Customer notices the refrigerated alcohol costs more money than the alcohol on the shelves

Walmart shopper finds receipt from 2022. He’s shocked at how much $126 of groceries costs today

‘How?’: Walmart shopper finds receipt from 2022. He’s shocked at how much $126 of groceries costs today

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

Walmart customer shows Zyrtec is $42 but generic brand is $6

‘What is the difference?’: Walmart customer shows Zyrtec is $42 but generic brand is $6

Mom says dance studio charged her $100 for daughter’s costume. Then she found out it came from Shein

‘I am being scammed’: Mom says dance studio charged her $100 for daughter’s costume. Then she found out it came from Shein

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Ex-Chipotle worker says $1.65 charge for vinaigrette is 'just the beginning'

‘They added a button on the POS system’: Ex-Chipotle worker says $1.65 charge for vinaigrette is ‘just the beginning’

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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‘People need to normalize walking out’: Chipotle customer walks out mid-order after worker ‘cheats’ him out of food

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‘They did this with eggs last week!’: Woman catches Walmart trying to overcharge her for Great Value butter

Customer finds Fisher Price building blocks at insane markup at Value Village

‘Those are $16 at Walmart’: Customer catches Value Village selling $4.99 Fisher Price building blocks at massive markup

Shopper catches Goodwill selling $6 Target purse for an unbelievable markup

‘That’s like shopping at Kohl’s’: Shopper catches Goodwill selling $6 Target purse for an unbelievable markup

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