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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

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I tried the viral $8 H-E-B Strawberry Sando. Then I made it ‘right way’ at home

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

Melody Heald

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‘I usually just open it then shove it straight to my mouth!! Scaryyy’: Shopper buys Ferrero Rocher. Then she unwraps it and takes a closer look

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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Walmart shopper reaches for Angus beef cuts. Then she notices this unprecedented new anti-theft device

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‘Respect the dedication’: Man hits the Planet Fitness locker room after workout. Then he sees chicken cooking on a stove in there

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘It’s the ozempic menu’: Woman goes to STK Steakhouse for happy hour. Then she orders the Surf n’ Turf

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‘Stuck behind greedy people’: Couple goes to all-you-can-eat sushi. Then the revolving sushi gets to their table

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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‘My stomach bubbling after I ate that’: People are loving Popeyes’ new pickle menu—but there’s one item they’d change

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‘It’s a bargain’: Walmart shopper buys 4-pound bag of Great Value chicken wings. Then she’s shocked when she opens it up

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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‘They are thrown on the grill for a charred look’: Woman claims the steaks at Applebee’s are microwaved. Is she right?

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‘Why?’: Woman tries to order cheese quesadilla at Chipotle. Then she learns the real reason it’s online only

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‘You didn’t open it right’: Woman demands answers after buying, opening block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Should you buy the block or tub?

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‘Crumbl, please explain’: Woman pays for Crumbl cookie. Then she takes a bite

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘It’s still a ton of meat’: Arby’s customer buys half-pound roast beef sandwich. Then they weigh the meat

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Katka Lapelosa

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Katherine Huggins

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