Main Header Menu

Become a subscriber today to get unlimited access

Thanks for reading!

Register to continue

The Daily Dot

Reni is a digital culture writer with over three years of experience. From breaking TV and movie news to deep dives into pop‑culture shifts and politics, she loves tracking the pulse of the internet. Beyond writing, she’s a shark researcher and conservationist, often found underwater or analysing shark documentaries.

Reni

Starbucks Tomato Mozzarella sandwich with focaccia bread sparked debate over quality control.

Culture

She Paid Nearly $9 for a Starbucks Sandwich and Got Dry Bread, Two Smashed Tomatoes and a Single Strand of Mozzarella

The new Super-stuffed Pop-Tarts are a result of shrinkflation, according to the internet.

One Detail About the New Super-Stuffed Pop-Tarts Has the Internet Pulling Receipts From the 90s

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.

Anna Good

Left: Man sitting in an airplane seat, his knees cramped against the seat in front of him. Middle: WestJet Boeing 737 flying through the air against a blue sky with clouds. Right: Couple sitting in airplane seats, their knes cramped in front of them.

“You have to pay for the other leg”: WestJet’s new seating leaves flyers unable to straighten their legs

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

Left: Man sitting in his room looking at the camera, text overlay reads, "POV your parents were already married with kids at your age but you still can't afford to go out to eat at McDonald's." Middle: McDonald's fast food restaurant sign in front of a palm tree and an American flag. Right: Woman holding a McDonald's breakfast sandwich in her hand, text overlay reads, "McDonald's is so expensive!!!"

“There’s no dollar menu?”: Americans complain that McDonald’s is no longer affordable

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“That’s why we go to Jersey Mike’s”: Viral video shows what $10 gets you at Jimmy John’s

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

“The price went up again”: Texas mechanic notices multiple dramatic price increases at his local shop within just 1 year

Cans of Arizona brand ice teas in various flavors isolated on black. Caption overlay from tweet reads: "Life won't be worth it when AriZona Iced Tea costs more than $0.99."

“Like DEFCON 0”: AriZona Iced Tea’s iconic 99-cent cans may soon see a price hike thanks to Trump’s tariffs, and people aren’t happy

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.

Lindsey Weedston

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

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

2 panel image. Woman holding long cocktail glass on left. Two cocktails being cheered on right.

“Why would I not want to put down my drink?”: Woman goes to bar, orders Aperol Spritz. Then she looks at the glass

Woman sees Old El Paso taco shells on sale at Walmart.

‘They’re letting us know’: Woman sees Old El Paso taco shells on sale at Walmart. Then she takes a closer look

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

‘Now it’s Rhode Island toast’: Shopper buys New York Bakery Texas Toast. Then she opens it up

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

Amara Thomas

‘El l pollo loco too’: Customer orders Panda Express. Then they notice something strange about the container

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Clif Bar box (l) Woman shares what the new clif bar packages looks like(r)

‘We see what you’re doing’: Shopper buys Clif Bar. Then she exposes what the new packaging really means

Screenshot of Tiktok user with the caption:"LOOK WHAT THEY DID TO PEACE TEA!!!!"; Promotional Photo of a can of Razzleberry Peace Tea

‘I only drink Arizona now’: Shopper tries to buy Razzleberry Peace Tea. Then they notice something unusual about the can

Left: Exterior of a Stop & Shop supermarket; Right: Screeenshot from @knightfall__vader's Tiktok of a Stop & Shop Rotisserie Chicken

Shrinkflation