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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman in a car. Right: Woman holding Trader Joe's reusable grocery bags, text overlay reads, "Washing my grocery bags after getting flamed by 200 people in the comments on my last video."

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“Am I disgusting?”: Trader Joe’s cashier quietly shamed customer into washing her reusable bags

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

Trader Joe's shopper reaches into June Shine variety pack and selects which individual flavors she wants to buy. She puts a few in her cart.

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“Trader Joe’s employee here!”: Shopper goes through June Shine canned margarita box to pick out flavors she wants at Trader Joe’s. Is that allowed?

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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‘What is that? Is that chicken?’: Former Trader Joe’s employee issues warning for anyone who buys chicken without putting it in a produce bag

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

Melody Heald

2 image split. Trader Joes employee sitting in car on left. Trader Joes store on right.

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‘It’s so bad’: Trader Joe’s worker issues warning for shoppers who try to get free flowers on their birthday

woman looking shocked while holding her mouth(l) Trader Joe's Store Front(r)

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‘This bouquet is on me’: Woman goes to Trader Joe’s on birthday, worker offers her bouquet. Then she takes a look at the receipt

Woman at make purchase at Trader Joes(l) Trader Joe's Store Sign(r)

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‘I am begging you’: Customer buys bean, rice, and cheese burritos at Trader Joe’s. Then she issues a warning

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

2 panel image: the exterior of a Trader Joe's sign on the left and a display case of eggs on the right.

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‘This is why I fear eggs’: Shopper buys eggs at Trader Joe’s. Then they find this 21 days later

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

3 panel image showing a person explaining and a cropped image in the middle with text over that says, "This pic is lkinda gross sorry"

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‘This is so scary’: Trader Joe’s shopper issues warning for anyone who buys bully sticks for their dogs

3 panel image: on the sides a person works at Trader Joe's store, and in the middle we see the exterior of a Trader Joe's sign.

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‘Almost all employees ignore this rule’: Trader Joe’s worker says ‘they have to give you’ free tote bag with $20 purchase. Do they?

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the right is a display case of eggs, in the middle is the exterior of a Trader Joe's store, and on the right a store display shows a smug chicken.

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‘Try Just Egg’: Trader Joe’s shopper tries to buy eggs. The workers ‘closed the curtain’ on them

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‘I’m scarred for life’: Trader Joe’s shopper cooks $12 Rib Eye Steak. Then she takes a closer look

three panel design with a close up of Alaska Sockeye salmon fillets in a packet, next to an image of a woman who is looking away and covering her face, next to an image of a Trader Joe's sign

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‘It looks off’: Woman buys salmon from Trader Joe’s. Then she notices something inside it

Two panel design with text overlaid on an image outside in a parking lot reading "if you're shipping* and this spot is open. *shopping without kids". The 2nd panel shows a mom with 3 kids in a grocery store pushing the cart.

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‘We all have the same unspoken rule, right?’: Woman says you shouldn’t park in spot next to shopping cart holder if you don’t have kids

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‘‘I’m still finding them in my house’: Trader Joe’s customer shops in plant and flower section. Then she finds something unexpected at home

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

Trader Joe's(l), Man giving peace sign by mini van(c), White claw on ice(r)

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