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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

Amazon worker says they’re going to quit after customer orders single can of Poppi

‘We’re getting judged on our Amazon orders now’: Amazon worker says they’re going to quit after customer orders single can of Poppi

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

Braden Bjella

Dollar Tree shopper raids store before prices increase up to $7

‘Before it becomes Target’: Dollar Tree shopper raids store before prices increase up to $7

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘It’s all coming from the literal same factory’: Shopper shares hack to finding whether boutique clothes are available on Amazon or Shein for cheaper

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman talking(l), Target sign(c), Moldy Muffins(r)

‘That’s why you don’t buy food from Target’: Shopper goes to Target to return moldy muffins. Then she catches them selling more on the shelf

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

‘I’m not coming back’: T.J. Maxx shopper refuses credit card. She can’t believe what the worker asked her next

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

CVS shopper going off on self-checkout machine

‘I hate self-checkout!’: Viewers defend CVS shopper going off on self-checkout machine

Black customer says Hobby Lobby workers kept following her.

‘Might as well make yourself useful’: Black customer says Hobby Lobby workers kept following her. Here’s how she got back at them

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.

Charlotte Colombo

Grocery shopper reveals how ‘slow-churned’ ice cream tricks customers

‘You are 100% correct’: Grocery shopper reveals how ‘slow-churned’ ice cream tricks customers

Shopper slams H&M for ‘false advertising’ after waiting in line for 4 hours for gift cards

‘This is so messed up’: Shopper slams H&M for ‘false advertising’ after waiting in line for 4 hours for gift cards

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

Natasha Dubash

Ex-Copper Closet worker says the boutique sells Shein products at a markup. It gets worse

‘Not just from Shein but other places too’: Ex-Copper Closet worker says the boutique sells Shein products at a markup. It gets worse

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Worker catches shopper filling up laundry detergent with another container

‘I better start checking mine to make sure I’m getting my full bottle’: Worker catches shopper filling up laundry detergent with another container

Goodwill customer finds used items for sale in-store.

‘One man’s mildew can now be your mildew’: Goodwill customer finds used Tom’s toothpaste for sale in-store. It gets worse

Liquor store owner says Baileys Irish Cream is a waste of money, shares what to get instead

‘I don’t know why you wouldn’t at least try this’: Liquor store owner says Baileys Irish Cream is a waste of money, shares what to get instead

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

Goodwill(l), Man talking(c), Kraft mac & cheese(r)

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