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Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

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‘I had to wash them 3-4 times’: Woman buys new towels from Amazon. Then she throws them in the dryer

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.

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‘Now ima do the opposite of what you asked’: Amazon driver pulls up to apartment building. Then he takes a closer look at customer’s delivery notes

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‘I hate everything about y’all’: Amazon driver delivers packages. Then she gives a brutal rant to doorbell camera

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.

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‘Scammers gonna have a field day’: Man says Walmart and Amazon have changed their entire refund policy. Then he reveals why

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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‘They’re not native here’: Expert issues warning about your Amazon packages. Then he reveals what’s hitching a ride inside your home

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‘My velvet hangers from Costco would never’: Shopper buys clothing hangers from Amazon. Then they break the hangers open

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‘COUNT YOUR DAYS’: Customer orders sprinkles from Amazon. Then they see how they were packaged

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

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‘No end to the pandering’: Amazon’ ‘Apprentice’ deal cements fear Bezos is fully Trumpified

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.

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‘I cried when I loaded it into the van’: Amazon driver reveals the one product he wishes people would stop ordering

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‘It’s being left at the street’: Customer tells Amazon delivery driver to stay off the driveway. Then the driver sees where the house is

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EXCLUSIVE: Amazon pulls fake ICE windbreakers after MAGA pranksters catch Homeland Security’s eye

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‘You could lose them entirely’: Woman shops online. Then she realizes Amazon is making an unpopular new policy change

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.

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‘The U.S. is canceled’: Canadians say they’re boycotting Amazon, American goods, and even travel

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‘I feel like if I walk away too far from the van, it’s gonna shock me’: Amazon worker says all drivers have to wear this now. Here’s how it’ll impact your deliveries

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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