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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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Viral Politics

Shopper adds “I did that!” sticker with Trump’s face to strip steak in Publix grocery store

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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Man finds strange goo inside $30 steak from Publix. Then he gets it tested

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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Publix recalls baby food after lead concerns

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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‘We need answers!’: Publix customer grabs Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Then she sees the Seriously Sharp

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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‘When did cheeses start having personalities?’: Publix shopper reaches for extra sharp Cabot cheddar cheese. Then she looks up

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘No means no’: Publix shopper declines sample when she walks in. Then the worker intervenes

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.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘It’s in almost every single bread product’: Publix shopper reaches for chocolate chip muffins. Then she takes a look at the fine print and issues a warning

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘This is a lot of shrimp’: Publix customer exposes little-known seafood counter secret

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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Instacart customer orders 2 Coke Zeros

‘You would get a 40% tip’: Instacart customer orders 2 Coke Zeros. Then the shopper sends her a message

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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‘This is the superior cut’: Expert finds $10.99/lb steak deal at Publix. Then they reveal how to select the best cut

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‘Starting to stock up’: Publix shopper reveals hack for getting Lysol Air Sanitizer for just $1

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‘They stand on shopping is a pleasure’: Publix deli customer shares little-known potato wedge secret

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘Wait till you find out about Kroger’: Publix shopper reveals hack for getting seasoned crab clusters for $3.85

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

Mars Ramos

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‘Walmart, count your days’: Walmart customer says worker didn’t know where the bread was

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