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

Melody Heald

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‘Buy a cheap pack of corn tortillas and make your own at that point’: Shopper reaches for Calidad tortilla chips. Then she looks at the package

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

‘The employees are keeping those for ourselves’: Dollar Tree customer asks worker for new product. Then she learns the workers are ‘hoarding’ them

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

‘Sam’s Club will cut it for you if you ask’: Man buys chuck roll at Sam’s Club for $124.87. Then he shows just how many steaks he can get from 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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‘It needs $10,000 of repairs’: Woman says her 2013 Ford Edge is beyond saving. Then she reveals why she can’t just buy another model year

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘There’s no comparison’: Costco shopper spots $69 strip loin steak. Then he reveals he paid $26 ‘for the same thing’ the day before

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘Then everyone on the plane starts doing it’: Water on a Spirit Airlines flight costs $4.89. Then customers use this unique trick to get it for free

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

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Culture

TikTok’s ‘YouTube Shorts colonization’ campaign aims to flood the platform with brain rot on March 25

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

‘Be for real’: Woman spots Blackstone grill at Walmart for $97. Then the worker has to ask the manager if it can be sold at that price

2 panel image, on the left a person smirks and on the right is an empty sports bar.

‘PLEASE GIVE ME A CUP’: Customers visit a ‘millennial’ burger place. Then they see what they’re serving drinks in

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

2 panel image: a person talks inside their car on the left and on the right is a Nissan dealership sign.

‘I’m just gonna do it myself’: Nissan driver takes NV200 to dealership. Then they tell him how much it’ll cost to service CVT

3 image split. In-N-Out logo on left. Woman opening envelope in center. Raising Canes sign on right.

‘In-N-Out does the same’: Woman finds something pretty common in her Raising Cane’s. Then she gets something in the mail

Rebecca Leib

3 panel image of 3 women sharing on Tiktok about the trend.

Are we back to mocking bigger bodies? TikTok’s ‘Chubby’ filter has people worried

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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$30 for all that is insanely cheap’: Olive Garden customer orders gallon of Zuppa Toscana soup. She didn’t realize what it would come with

Tiktokers share information about people eating Mermaids

Are elites eating mermaids? TikTok’s wild new conspiracy theory explained

Ford logo Emblem(l) Woman wearing glasses shares worst vehicles(r)

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