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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

Woman speculates Chipotle workers are denying customers vinaigrette on purpose

‘I have driven to 4 locations in 1 day’: Woman claims Chipotle workers are lying to customers about being out of vinaigrette

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

Hand picking up items from dumpster(l) Ulta Store Front(c) Garbage dumpster(c)

‘These are all Chanel: Woman can’t believe what she found in the dumpster behind Ulta. Were the thousands of dollars worth of items an employee’s stash?

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

Service Garage Tools Box Cart With Drawers(l); Harbor freight tools store front(c); Mechanic picking up tools from kit(r)

‘Genius’: Man buys Harbor Freight toolbox. Viewers can’t believe what he uses it 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

TikToker Sharing information about new cookies (l) Crumbl store front(c) Crumbl Cookies (r)

‘Diabetes in a box’: Customer demands answers after Crumbl Cookies releases new 1,130-calorie brownie

Brand New Blue Hybrid Audi with Woman posing next to it(l) Audi Logo on Building(c) Fireman Checking Blue Audi

‘A Toyota hybrid would never self destruct’: Driver buys brand-new Audi hybrid. It ended up setting itself on fire TWICE

KFC Restaurant Front(l) woman smiling with overlay text "KFC SCAMMED ME"(c) KFC Fried Chicken(r)

‘KFC has lost the plot’: KFC customer orders $8 chicken tenders. Then she tries to eat them

Woman sharing story on TikTok about her Kia Purchase experience; Kia Dealership with white Telluride parked in front

‘Your car moves unnecessarily when parked’: Woman buys brand-new Kia Telluride. It’s already had 3 recalls—and the dealership isn’t helping

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

Wendy's Krabby Patty(l) Wendy's Restaurant Sign(c) Woman trying new krabby patty at Wendy's(r)

‘$23 and no merch?’: Wendy’s customer tries new Krabby Patty meal. It’s not what she expects

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Technician With Clipboard Reading Water Meter(l) ?Woman with light green eyes sharing a story on tiktok(c) Calculator with digital text showing words WATER BILLS(r)

‘I would contact your local Legal Aid Society’: Woman cannot believe the rising costs of her water bill. What can she actually do about this landlord loophole?

Woman talking with text that says "do not shop at Saks Fifth Avenue"(l), Saks Fifth Avenue storefront(c), Woman talking with photo of dress and text that says "I send eight photos of this dress"(r)

‘They’re basically robbing people’: Shopper issues warning about Saks Fifth Avenue after they rejected her return

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Glass Bowl on Shelves(l) Goodwill store front(c) woman wearing button down shirt(r)

‘How did they miss that when they priced it?’: Goodwill shopper thinks she found normal $5 glass dish. Then she checks the brand

Vehicle Coolant Housing(l) Woman on her phone with car engine smoking(c) Mechanic explaining engine overheating issues

‘My 2000 Jeep Cherokee sport coolant reservoir always be empty, but it never overheats’: Mechanic shows how to keep your engines from overheating—and what red flags to watch for

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

hands with gloves washing dishes(l) Man wearing a hat with a woman in a red dress behind him(c) Holding paper plates(r)

‘Why aren’t we using regular plates?’: Man reveals cheaper alternative for paper plates. Not everyone is on board

Costco Worker(l) Costco Store Front(c) Costco Muffins(r)

‘I recommend stocking up’: Costco worker issues warning about new change to the muffins coming soon

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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