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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Left: Bald man looking into the camera while in a Staples store, text overlay reads, "There's gotta be a good conspiracy theory here." Right: Closeup Night View of Staples The Office Superstore Building Exterior.

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“These prices are ridiculous”: Shopper spots a $115 sign at Staples. Then he finds it on Amazon for $26

Pile of brightly lit gummy bears. Haribo-branded power bank laid on top of it.

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The cute gummy bear Haribo battery everyone wanted is apparently a fire hazard

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

Jamie Jirak

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“Shows how important real actors are”: Amazon Prime Video users are canceling their accounts after noticing  AI dubbing in “Banana Fish”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“Death to dealerships”: Ford is now selling certified pre-owned vehicles on Amazon

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Amazon removes guns from classic James Bond movie posters: “You’re about to alienate your core fanbase”

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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“Turn this up!!”: Class action lawsuit filed by Amazon customers who discovered they don’t own the media they “bought”

Left: Man in a gold chain and backwards cap speaking into the camera. Right: Amazon Orders screen showing returned anvils. Caption overlay reads "You're only hurting the small business."

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Man’s self-declared war on Amazon involves shipping back 100-pound anvils, one at a time

Left: Tweet reading "halfway through the movie the president calls up ice cube on zoom, says "Lets do this war of the worlds," and ice cube stares back like this" Right: Ice Cube reaction image looking flustered and confused.

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People are hate-watching “War of the Worlds” and loving every second

Left: caption reading Amazon delivery put my package in the trash and took a photo of the "secure location". Right: Amazon package in the trsh

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Woman finds her Amazon package tossed in the trash. Driver marked it as “secure”

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“People are starving”: Activists float Jeff Bezos dummy in Venice Canal amid outrage over $76 million wedding

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

Eilish O’Sullivan

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“Do you guys price-match?”: Man goes to Home Depot for an $89 Ryobi tool. Then he realizes it’s $47 on Amazon

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.

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Walmart storefront. A red arrow points down over a stack of $100 USD bills. A stack of brown boxes show the Amazon logo.

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“Gift cards without all the added fees”: Amazon and Walmart might launch their own cryptocurrencies

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

Melody Heald

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“That sir is a W”: Customer orders Amazon Essentials jeans. Then he checks the pockets

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

Nina Hernandez

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Amazon robots may be delivering your packages soon

2 panel image: an Amazon delivery driver smiling. The exterior of a nothing Bundt Cakes store.

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“Every time I come here”: Amazon delivery driver shows the “Nothing Bundt Cake method” to get free cake

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