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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Why are people like this?’ Walmart shopper says customer returned 2 carts of children’s clothes. Then she learns the real reason why

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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‘This is not normal y’all’: Woman demands answers after seeing new HVAC filter, issues warning for those living where there’s fog

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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‘All baristas assume you’re sick when you order that’: Starbucks customer says this common ordering practice is always ‘awkward.’ Viewers aren’t so sure

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

meat in sink(l) Woman shares information about Frozen Meats(c) Person pulling out frozen meat from freezer(r)

‘I learnt something today’: Woman issues warning to anyone who freezes their meat

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

Walmart worker shares experience with customers(l) Walmart Low Price Sign(c) Walmart Store Front(r)

‘Just because we wear the vest doesn’t mean we could help you’: Walmart shopper asks for price change on 75%-off items. The worker tells her no

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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‘They always get you with this one’: Expert issues warning against dealerships offering to change your cabin air filter

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

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‘Turkey Hill is amazing’: Woman goes to ice cream section, spots Breyers. Then she takes a closer look

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‘And still they will expect you to tip 20%’: Customer says server never came back to check on him. So he calls the restaurant

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‘Your partner should be excited to see you’: Woman surprises her boyfriend at party. It’s a disaster

Driver shares experience with vehicle(l) Ford Dealer Sign(c) Ford Escape(r)

‘It’s not just Ford. No quality control on anything anymore’: Driver owns 2024 Ford Escape with 12K miles. Why is it already in the shop?

Two panel design with a TSA Agent talking at the camera, next to an image of a sign that reads "General Boarding Here".

‘Now I can never put anything in the tray’: TSA agent reveals the real reason they tell you to keep certain items in your bag

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Two panel design with a woman looking shocked and disgusted from inside of her home, next to an image of pasta brand Barilla

‘Why is it like that?’: Woman opens new box of Barilla elbow pasta. Then she pours it out

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Woman shares bath and body store experience(l) Bath and Body Works Store Front(c) Bath and Body Store discount sign(r)

‘Realizing Bath & Body played us’: Bath & Body Works customer says store is ‘tricking’ them, other shoppers after seeing 50%-off sale

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘Go to AutoZone and they can guess’: Driver slams mechanic’s $140 charge just to hook car up to diagnostic machine. Is that a fair price?

2 panel image of an aisle in Walmart and a hand holding a cookie tin.

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