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Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Starbucks cup with text "i got starbucks because i wanted them to write something cute on my cup and this is what i got"(l), Woman talking(c), Starbucks sign(R)

‘I was so excited’: Starbucks customer places order after learning about new policy. Then she sees her cup.

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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‘$400 in the hole’: Customer gets $20-off coupon for oil change. Then they try to use it

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

Owala bottle at Goodwill(l) Goodwill store front(c) Woman shares what she found at goodwill(r)

‘The fact they got rid of theirs…is crazy’: Goodwill shopper spots Owala bottles in-store. Then she sees the price tag

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

Side by side photos of a Dollar Tree Exterior and a screenshot from @officialtmarie's Tiktok.

‘I’ll walk right out’: Woman shops at Dollar Tree. Then she notices something shocking about the makeup aisle

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‘That is ridiculous’: Woman goes to Costco to buy eggs. Then she sees the egg section

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

Yellow Toyota Supra(l) Toyota Steering Wheel(c) man shares issues with his new toyota(r)

‘I guess they don’t build Toyotas like they used to’: Man gets ‘brand-new’ Toyota Supra. Why does it already need $4K in repairs?

‘This looks like a ‘Black Mirror’ episode’: Couples spots ice cream shop. Then they notice something unusual about it

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‘This is a $500 bag’: Kate Spade customer demands answers after seeing her order

3 panel image: on the sides we see scenes from a video showing off a car. In the middle are prayer hands from a renaissance painting.

‘I throw up a prayer every time’: Man buys Chevrolet Camaro. Then he discovers its design is causing a major safety issue

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

‘This is my level of petty’: Woman finds strange item at thrift store. Then a worker intervenes when she tries to buy it

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

‘I have zero patience’: Duchess customers try to get ketchup. Then they see the Heinz machine

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘Aldi count your … days’: Woman heats up frozen pizza from Aldi. Then she takes a closer look at it

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

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‘And I bet the Ulta lot is perfect’: Woman says Home Depot parking lot is proof men are worse drivers than women

‘Greed’: Waffle House customer refuses to pay the egg surcharge. Here’s what they did instead

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Ben & Jerry's ice cream cartons in freezer(l), Walmart store(r)

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