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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, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Target Store Front(l) Woman shares what she saw at target store(r)

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‘I think someone at Target really messed up’: Shopper goes to swimsuit aisle. Then she notices something unusual

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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Target shopper finds decor items

‘Target what are you on?’: Woman shops for this Target item. Then she takes a closer look at the sticker

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘A man would neveeerrr’: Instacart shopper can’t find SeaPak popcorn shrimp at Target. Then she does this one thing

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

Woman shares how to get the best discounts using target app(l) Target Store Sign(c) Target Phone App(r)

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‘I’m gonna hit ‘Change’’: Shopper reveals Target app hack to buy products at cheaper prices

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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‘Go to Walmart’: Target worker catches customer taking $200 of items. The shopper doesn’t know what’s in store for her the next time she comes in

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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‘I always park next to them’: Woman raves after parking her Toyota by the Target shopping cart return. Then she shows why

‘I used to work retail and can say this stuff happens’: Woman shops Target home goods section. Then she notices fellow customer doing something strange

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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‘I will be looking under there from now on’: Target shopper picks up shelf ‘to see what people are hiding.’ He can’t believe what he finds

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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Target shopper orders $500 Meta Quest 3

‘We cannot refund you. We cannot replace the item’: Target shopper orders $500 Meta Quest 3. Then she opens the box

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

Melody Heald

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‘Run to Target’: Customer shows how to get this viral $39 item for $3.50

Dawn Soap(l) Target Store Front(c) Man shares price Difference of Dawn Soap(r)

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‘Save up to $3’: Man spots Dawn soap at Target. Then he takes a closer look at the label

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘I always make it a point to’: Target customer parks in this Drive Up spot. Then a worker calls them out for it

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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‘Can you help me get some toothpaste?’: Target shopper sees sign for help with locked items. There’s just one problem

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‘This is what happens’: Target worker issues warning for customers who decide they no longer want items in their cart

2 panel image: on the left a person explains, on the right the target sign outside a target store.

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