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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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‘She’s gonna pull a classic pivot move’: Walmart shopper catches ‘floorwalker’ following him and his son from the parking lot

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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‘HARBOR FREIGHT RULESSSS’: Harbor Freight customers wait for store to open for $289 car tool that’s ringing up to 40% off

Je&#8217;Kayla Crawford was a trending news intern for the Daily Dot. Her work can be found at Distractify, Dexerto, and more.

Je’Kayla Crawford

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‘This happens all the time’: Woman issues warning after trying to use $150 Sephora gift card. They tell her there’s $0 on it

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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‘I’m just doing my job’: Bath & Body Works employee says customers keep yelling at her for refusing to sell this popular candle

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘I had an entire basket filled’: Customer shares the 1 item she goes to Trader Joe’s once a year for

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

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‘Y’all are to blame’: Former Lowe’s worker reveals the real reason cashiers don’t want to talk to you anymore

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‘I’d feel so embarrassed’: Walmart worker catches shopper fake-scanning items at self-checkout. Her response shocks viewers

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‘I literally got stopped by mall security’: Woman demands answers after Coach bag sets off alarms in every store

Walmart shopper keeps pressing ‘Help’ button for over 38 minutes. She can’t believe the manager’s response

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‘A nightmare’: Walmart shopper keeps pressing ‘Help’ button for over 30 minutes. She can’t believe the manager’s response

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‘If you have time to stand around…maybe jump on a register’: Walmart shopper says workers made her feel like a ‘criminal’ when scanning at self-checkout

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘Looks like I’m done with Prime’: Amazon customer speculates new return policy will have people shopping at physical stores instead

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‘There’s an app for specifically this scenario’: Walmart worker slams LEGO fans after a shopper asked for this unusual request

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‘I thought I was going clinically insane’: Walmart shopper issues warning on why you should wash your new clothes before you wear them

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Just print the receipt’: Man always gives 1 star at Walmart self-checkout. But not everybody’s on board

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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‘Does everywhere think they’re Costco?’: Ross shopper says worker checked her receipt at the door, went through her bag. She only bought 2 pairs of socks

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