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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“If it’s not radioactive what’s the point?”: Doritos and Hot Cheetos debut new chips without artificial flavors or dyes

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“They changed Pringles”: Social media is complaining about the new taste of an old favorite

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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“I’d go broke”: Traveler gives a tour of what Costco looks like in Japan

Left and Right panels: Man in clear rim glasses holds up a golden David protein bar and a jar of his own sauce. He has a concerned look on his face. Center panel: a row of David Protein bars in a box, including the Cake Batter and Double Fudge Brownie flavored bars.

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“Is this the secret Krabby Patty formula?”: Man sues David Protein bars after company’s alleged attempt to monopolize this ingredient

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

Braden Bjella

2 Panel Image, Dairy section at market, and Bethenny Frankel

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“I’ll eat whatever she tells me”: Woman pulls up to empty cottage cheese aisle at grocery store. Is this the Bethenny Frankel effect?

2 panel image showing the outside of an Aldi storefront and Oreo cookies in a grocery aisle. On the right there is a TikTok comment: Hilarious because Oreo cookies are a copy of Hydrox cookies

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“Can’t afford name-brand anymore”: ALDI is famous for its dupes of products like Oreos and Chips Ahoy! Now Mondelez is suing the grocery chain for it

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Excitement grows over recently announced Dr. Pepper-flavored Tic Tacs: “What I was waiting for”

Doritos Logo, and bags of Doritos chip on shelves

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‘It should’ve been salsa!’: Doritos is bringing back this beloved flavor after 20 years

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

2 image split. Man grabbing Hot Cheetos at store on left. Hot Cheetos bags on right.

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‘And they actually taste better’: Walmart shopper reaches for large $2.69 Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Then he picks up the 1-ounce bags

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

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‘I paid $12 for those at Sam’s last week’: Dollar Tree shopper finds 20-pack of Entenmann’s Little Bites. Then she rings them up and sees the price

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

Mars Ramos

2 image split. Woman holding bag of chips on left. Miss Vickie's chip bag on right.

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‘Frito Lay would neverrr’: Woman sees phone number on the back of Miss Vickie’s Jalapeño Chips that says to call if you love the chips. Then she dials it in

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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‘If you want to make sure your Cheez-Its are the best’: Man says ‘real’ Cheez-It lovers only buy boxes with this fine print. Here’s what to look for

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

Doritos Chips(l) Woman shares what regular doritos are(c) Doritos in a cardboard basket(r)

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‘They don’t make them anymore’: Woman asks for ‘regular Doritos’ at the gas station. Then she sees what her friend got her

3 people float in front of a background of goldfish shaped snack crackers. They are framed by fish shapes.

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‘I was not expecting Goldfish’: Expert exposes the truth about Goldfish. Here’s why the snack’s so harmful

2 panel image: on the left a shelf of Doritos chips and on the right a person makes a surpised face.

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‘I’m suing Doritos’: Woman buys Frito-Lay variety pack. Then she sees what’s inside the Doritos Nacho Cheese bag—it’s not a Dorito

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