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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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“How does this even happen?”: Boomer mom orders a bowl from Walmart Marketplace. She can’t believe what arrives

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“We feel duped by them”: The original UGG Since 1974 brand is being forced to change its name in the USA

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21 times customers boycotted a business—and why they did 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.

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“Why would you have not just walked out?”: Brandy Melville customer says she was forced to buy the clothes she tried on—all because of her makeup

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

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“Enough people were able to hold the line”: As Target’s CEO steps down, TikTokers celebrate amid DEI boycotts

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“I no longer can keep up with everything that’s toxic”: Anti-plastic TikToker explains what’s so nasty about the polyester fiber fill inside pillows and stuffed animals

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Left: Claire's manager looking into camera wearing a Claire's lanyard and nose mask, caption overlay reads: "POV: All Claire's workers sad we're closing but we get to use all our PTO & sick time in the next month." Middle: Claire's manager looking into camera wearing a Claire's lanyard, caption overlay reads "POV as a Claire's manager/employee after reading the documents." Right: Two Claire's employees in front of a Claire's store, caption overlay reads "Since Claire's is closing here's our outro."

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“Why not just walk out?”: Claire’s managers are posting goodbye videos as liquidation sales begin

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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“Y’all un-gatekept a little too hard”: Social media is ruining Canal Street, potentially causing police raids

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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“90% air”: 15 examples of sneakflation pilfering your bank account in 2025

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“Nothing hits like a BB&B haul”: Shoppers share excitement over Bed Bath & Beyond physical stores coming back

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“Customers keep asking if you’re closing”: Claire’s employee shares video of a half-empty store after bankruptcy news

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“Wait a damn minute”: Customer rants after finding out a $19 cord is necessary for her Kermit The Frog ornament to charge

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“Tragic”: Target shoppers are finding out about the discontinued price match policy in-store in real time

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