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Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Big Lots store(l), Woman talking(c), Deal on water bottles(r)

‘Why nobody ever told me?’: Woman says Big Lots is the secret place to shop for food, household products

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

‘This is the best deal’: Dollar Tree shopper goes to buy Crest. There’s just one problem

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

Mattress on car(l), Costco(c), Man pushing mattress on cart(r)

‘Desperate times comes for desperate measures’: Costco customer returns 5-year-old mattress because it got ‘uncomfortable’

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

‘Literally been waiting 15 min for whitening strips’: Man wonders how much money Walmart is losing after locking everything up

Walmart cart(l), Woman talking(c), Meat in package(r)

‘All supermarkets have this issue’: Walmart customer shares why they will ‘never’ shop for meat at the store, leaving viewers torn

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘You are really not supposed to’: Woman issues warning about buying candles at the thrift store

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Food Lion customer warns against tap and pay after woman ‘robbed’ her

‘I was conned’: Food Lion customer warns against Tap and Pay after woman ‘robbed’ her in self-checkout

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.

Alexandra Samuels

Shopper says Dollar Tree is hiding prestige beauty products in plain packaging

‘Stila at dollar tree ?! What a time to be alive!’: Shopper says Dollar Tree is hiding prestige beauty products in plain packaging

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

Braden Bjella

Man says $700 lawnmowers are on ‘hidden clearance’ at Home Depot for just $67

‘Home Depot is no longer going to be carrying certain lawnmowers’: Man says $700 lawnmowers are on ‘hidden clearance’ at Home Depot for just $67

Walmart customer has to get own package out of locked box

‘Delivered my razors still in the anti-theft package’: Walmart customer has to get own package out of locked box

shopper questions locked-up shelves after workers don't unlock them when asked

‘They need to hire people to stand there all day’: Shopper questions locked-up shelves after workers don’t unlock them when asked

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Customer warns against buying cheap earrings from Shein, Amazon

‘I’ll never be able to wear earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying cheap earrings from Shein, Amazon

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

Small business owner says Sam’s Club ‘knocked off’ her design for $15 sweatshirt

‘It absolutely breaks my heart’: Small business owner says Sam’s Club ‘knocked off’ her design for $15 sweatshirt

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

Melody Heald

woman speaking in store (l) TJ MAXX store (c) woman putting sandals on (r)

‘Someone took my shoes’: Woman tries on shoes at T.J. Maxx. Now she has to go through store barefoot

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

Amazon worker warns of bed bug infestation at Amazon warehouse

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