Articles by Brooke Sjoberg

Brooke Sjoberg

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.

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Credit cards on white background with open lock on top (l) woman talking caption "SCAM ALERT" (r)

‘They literally switched and gave me a fake card’: Woman says she was scammed by a child and taxi driver who stole her credit card

'Everyone thinks they won’t get scammed but there are so many tactics it can happen to anyone.'

On May 21, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

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‘Your place of employment is not your friend’: TikToker says she was offered a promotion—only for another person to be announced in the role at a meeting

'That's a lawsuit waiting to happen if I ever saw one.'

On May 21, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

‘Literally the most legit scam I have ever seen’: Woman says she got ‘job scammed’ after applying for job on Upwork, going through lengthy interview process

'I love food; I love Delish. Super flexible opportunity, I was super stoked.'

On May 20, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL Tech

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‘He has a sister, but I don’t think she visits’: Woman tries to catch date in lie after finding feminine products in his bathroom

'All i hear is lies.'

On May 19, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture IRL

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‘Girl leave’: TikTok demands Johnny Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez make partner following cross-examination

'The disrespect.'

On May 18, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture

young woman in front of texts with caption "that time i went on a few dates with a complete psycho"

‘How can I be cheating on you if we’re not together!’: Man accuses woman of cheating on him after they go on ‘a few dates’

'Glad you dodged that one.'

On May 17, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

‘@here’: Woman hires William Hung to put in 2 weeks’ notice to everyone on Slack

'Companies can’t even give two weeks' notice for laying people off yet someone can do this?'

On May 16, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture

Always pads in aisle with tweet centered by A.Morgs "A year ago today, I woke up with an Always pad stuck to my bum, after twisting during the night. This caused a rash the next day and after a weekend of pain, I was admitted to hospital with necrotising fasciitis and septic shock."

‘They’re a bad product’: Woman claims that using an Always menstrual pad sent her into septic shock

'I don't trust their sh*t.'

On May 14, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

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‘How are y’all so casual about it’: Med student shows how much debt each friend is graduating with, sparking debate

'Y’all don’t be feeling too bad for them.'

On May 13, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

office cubicle background with sign inset "I'm autistic. I prefer direct, literal and detailed communication. If I am: not making eye contact, not greeting you back, not understanding your social cues, etc. There is no malicious intent. It is the autism. Thank you for understanding."

Autistic worker makes sign to hang in office after allegedly getting disciplined for being a ‘bad communicator’

'I know this was a fun conversation with HR.'

On May 12, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

‘Cooking your own food at the Waffle House is a part of the experience’: Waffle House customers make own food after worker allegedly quits, refuses to cook

'Waffle House should just rent out the kitchen.'

On May 11, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture IRL

man opening front door with caption "My neighbor literally yells racist things through the wall..."

‘Every time you say the racist things, I can hear you‘: Woman confronts neighbor after hearing him through wall

"When you yelled '[N-word]' the other day, I could hear you."

On May 10, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

Panda express worker over orange chicken background

‘How are you gonna wake up and want some orange chicken?’: Panda Express worker blasts customers who come in for breakfast, sparking debate

'Young people will never understand.'

On May 9, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

‘My boy loves his shirt’: Woman flames man for wearing the same shirt in 4 different pictures on his Hinge profile, backfires

'Mans had a photoshoot.'

On May 7, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

IUD and other various birth control methods on white table with petals scattered

‘This is so unbelievably common’: Women on TikTok are talking about their experiences with birth control side effects

'It’s crazy that at this point women still have to deal with these side effects.'