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Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

Woman with sunglasses drinking coffee, then looking to the side, and Dunkin Donuts Signage

‘Why would they even believe that?’: Dunkin’ customer says man in front of her in drive-thru line told workers she was paying for his drink

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Biscuit on a blue plate, and Cracker Barrel Signage

‘Since when?’: Woman goes to Cracker Barrel. Then she finds out the biscuits are no longer complimentary

Photo of a Firestone exterior; Screenshot of Tiktok user @gabycuyler; Photo of a Nissan grill.

‘I didn’t realize that was bad’: Nissan driver goes 23,000 miles without oil change. Then she reads the Firestone recommendation

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

Woman with blond hair and a nose piercing in her car, Chili's restaurant@ Signage

‘Expecting $480 to bring some plates is absurd’: Chili’s server says Barstool personality racked up $2,400 tab. Then she sees the tip

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

2 panel image. Man pointing at camera with caption that reads: "Stop buuying this cheese in the U.S.A (cheese emoji) (X emoji)" on left. Cheese on wooden board on right.

‘Another reason to buy cheese from Italy’: Expert says stop buying cheese from the U.S. unless you know this detail. Then he explains why

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

Woman with curly black hair wearing blue dress and glasses, and wedding reception with bride and bridesmaids

‘Get your gift and go home!!’: Woman shows up to wedding. Then the bride intervenes over her outfit

Police in front of the door, police lights in the dark

‘You must’ve been THEEEEEE elite employee’: Woman doesn’t show up to work. Then a cop shows up at her door

sams club worker giving a child energy drink(l) Sams Club Store Logo(c) Alani Drink box(r)

‘It’s your responsibility to parent not his’: Sam’s Club shopper blasts store for letting her 5-year-old have 8 samples of Alani Nu energy drinks

Women holding a CapriSun, a blue tie-dye background CapriSun Logo, abd someone drinking water from the sink

‘WE WANT ANSWERS’: Customer cuts open Capri Sun. Then she takes a look inside

sam's club logo(l) Woman blowing bubble gum(c) Extra Gum Pack(r)

‘I would buy one every month or so from Sam’s club’: Customer buys 8-pack of Extra gum. Then he opens the box

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

woman driving hellcat(l) Dodge SRT hellcat in white(c) Woman inside of her hell cat convertible(r)

‘We need 2 people’: It starts raining while Dodge SRT Hellcat has top down. Then the driver tries to put it up

Camper Fuse Box(l) Man shares issues with camper world(c) Springdale Rv(r)

Man buys a Springdale Keystone RV from Camping World. Then he asks them to winterize it

‘They owe us this one thing’: Mom slams Pop-Tarts for not resolving this issue with their packaging. Then she reveals why it’s a big deal

view of puppy laying down on lawn(l) Man holding his puppy(c) puppy walking near fence(r)

‘How could anyone want to hurt innocent animals’: Man finds treats for his dog in his yard. Then he sees what was hidden inside

woman shares experience with her IVF Doctor(l) Doctor showing ultrasound results(r)

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