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

Mars Ramos

‘She tryna get signed’: Restaurant server gives customers the wrong order. Then they see what she’s actually doing

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

Dryer filter being rinsed out in sink with overlayed text that reads: "started by dryer if you use dryer sheets" on left. Dryer sheets in box sitting on washing machine on right.

‘We stopped using dryer sheets for this exact reason’: Woman cleans her dryer. Then repairman says she was lucky her house didn’t burn down

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

Woman looking shocked on left. Southwest sign at airport on right.

‘I honestly have no advice for them’: Expert calls out Southwest’s new bag policy. Then she reveals a loophole that may cost you

‘Do NOT buy’: Man spots townhouse for sale. Then he sees it’s Ryan Homes

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

‘I no longer include these as one of my protein drinks’: Expert buys bottle of Premier Protein. Then he reveals what’s actually in it

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

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @alanahcole with a box of Pop-Tarts; Right: A grocery shelf of Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-tarts

‘I just wanted to let Pop-Tart know…’: Woman opens Pop-Tart box. Then she makes demand

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

3 panel image: on the left a person explains, in the middle a state map of Montana, and on the right a Toyota logo.

‘Welcome to your average Montana coffee shop’: Woman parks. Then she notices seemingly everyone is driving this same Toyota model

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

Amara Thomas

Screenshot of Tiktok user with the caption:"LOOK WHAT THEY DID TO PEACE TEA!!!!"; Promotional Photo of a can of Razzleberry Peace Tea

‘I only drink Arizona now’: Shopper tries to buy Razzleberry Peace Tea. Then they notice something unusual about the can

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user with the caption "'Don't buy hangers from Amazon'"; Photo of Amazon packages stacked in front of a residence.

‘My velvet hangers from Costco would never’: Shopper buys clothing hangers from Amazon. Then they break the hangers open

‘My sister actually did this one time’: Customer keeps driving 2019 BMW after getting overheating warning. Then a mechanic shows the real consequences

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

Disgusted looking woman explaining experience while working at designer store on left. Clothing hangers on rack on right.

Rapper and Disney star girlfriend say worker has ‘no proof’ he wore the Bottega jacket he was trying to return. Then the worker pulls up evidence

Summer Neylon is a freelance writer, bartender, and pastry chef. She graduated from Florida State University, where she studied English and music. She wrote species profiles and educational programs for kids at Florida Fish and Wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, cooking, and playing &#8216;Zelda: Breath of the Wild.&#8217;

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‘How do you just give it to some random person?’: Woman drops off James Avery bracelet for cleaning. She doesn’t get it back

Left: Exterior of a Stop & Shop supermarket; Right: Screeenshot from @knightfall__vader's Tiktok of a Stop & Shop Rotisserie Chicken

‘I feel like this is getting out of hand’: Customer goes to Stop & Shop. Then he sees the price of a rotisserie chicken

Split image. Man in dealership on left. Cars lined up in dealership on right.

‘Wish he would’ve told me’: Customer trades in Audi TT RS for GMC Denali. Then the dealership worker takes a closer look at the car

3 panel image: On the sides people explain in a store, and in the middle is a grocery store sign.

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