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The Daily Dot

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘I feel like this is their money-making scam’: Toyota dealership charges woman $62 to change air filter. Then she sees how much the STP part costs

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘No means no’: Publix shopper declines sample when she walks in. Then the worker intervenes

2 image split. Woman with open mouth with overlayed text that reads: "when our tables say no to a smother/load" on the left. Texas Roadhouse sign on right.

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‘Ruin a good steak?’: Texas Roadhouse server begs customers to say yes to ‘smother’ their steaks. Then she reveals why she’s desperate

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘The worst part was…’: Waitress serves a couple at restaurant. Then she sees the secret note they left her on napkin

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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‘But this is the return policy?!’: Costco refuses woman’s item return. Then she learns what finally did it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘They’re trying to get us prepared’: Shoppers walk in Old Navy. Then they notice ‘recession predictors.’ Do they have a point?

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘Why did they give me this?’: Texas Roadhouse worker greets table. Then they hand her sheet of paper

2 image split. Woman sitting with her dog, looking shy, with overlayed text that reads: "I'm so embarrassed (cry laughing emoji" on left. Home Depot store on right.

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‘That’s not OK’: Woman takes her dog to Home Depot. Then she warns you should never do the same even though they’re allowed

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‘You’re supposed to get a gift card’: Woman walks into Marshalls. Then she tries to return something she bought 14 years ago

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‘ABSOLUTELY NOT’: Crumbl customer orders Fruity Pebbles, Andes cookie box. Then she spots something unusual in the Wildberry Sugar one

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‘Coulda, woulda, shoulda got a 4Runner’: Woman buys blue 2023 Ford Bronco. Then it starts ‘literally’ melting

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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‘It’s Walmart’s fault. They basically forced me’: Walmart customer realizes Legos, makeup are locked up. Then she takes matters into her own hands

Chick Fil A Avocado Ranch Dressing(l) Chick Fil A Restaurant(c) Woman shares what she found inside her dressing(r)

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‘Noooo don’t do this to me’: Woman buys Avocado Lime Ranch salad dressing from Chick-fil-A. Then she takes a closer look

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, and in the middle is the exterior of a Red Lobster restaurant.

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‘Was that intentional?’: Red Lobster customer complains after waiting over 45 minutes for Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Then she sees what they put in her to-go bag

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‘Is this ageism?’: Woman goes to Olive Garden. Then she reaches for the kiosk to pay and her waiter intervenes

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