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The Daily Dot

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TARGET I LOVED’: Target shopper has to wait 10 minutes for employee to unlock the sock case

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.

Amelie Allen

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‘Y’all didn’t even let me cash out’: Target shopper says worker blocked her from using Circle Rewards

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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‘When Target gaslights you’: Target shopper orders item for drive-up. She has to go in store herself

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Learning about polyester has ruined my Target runs’: Mom says she can’t shop for her child because all the clothes, toys are made with polyester. Should you be worried?

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

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‘I’ll never be convinced to get a Roku TV’: Man spots 50-inch 4K TV on sale for $229 at Target. Then he takes a closer look

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

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‘The machine snitched on me’: Target shopper scans 15 items at ’10 items or fewer’ self-checkout. She can’t believe what happens when she scans 11th item

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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Target Ember Mug

‘It’s just so hard to predict’: Woman buys 16-ounce Ember travel mug at Target for $80. Then she sees it ‘on sale’ for $143

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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‘Let me tell you how messy Target is’: Expert exposes the real reason Target lets you steal

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

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‘Ohhhhhhh, that makes sense!’: Woman goes to Target ice cream aisle. Then she tries to buy sherbet

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‘I lost like $200’: Former retail worker reveals how to avoid getting scammed by gift cards this holiday season

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

Melody Heald

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‘You will not see me for no measly $10’: Shopper slams Target for ‘corporate greed’ Black Friday deals

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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‘What is going on?’: Target shopper tries to buy viral Wondershop Tree Lighting Switch. Then a worker steps in

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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‘SOS send help’: Target shopper says she was accused of having a fake service dog in the store

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‘It says you have 3 in the back’: Target worker exposes the truth behind items in ‘the back’

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

Amara Thomas

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