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Jack Alban


Jack Alban is a freelance journalist for the Daily Dot covering trending human interest/social media stories and the reactions real people have to them. He always seeks to incorporate evidence-based studies, current events, and facts pertinent to these stories to create your not-so-average viral post.

Expert finds a ton of repos at the Carmax auction. He says that should be a major red flag for customers

‘All these cars have stickers’: Expert finds a ton of repos at the CarMax auction. He says that should be a major red flag for customers

'They're just giving out cars to make a buck.'

On May 13, 2024 by Jack Alban

Walmart shopper has to walk around with shopping cart full of locked-up items

‘I feel embarrassed carrying this around’: Walmart shopper has to walk around with shopping cart full of locked-up items

'This is ridiculous.'

On May 13, 2024 by Jack Alban

Whole Foods shopper pays for her groceries with her hand

‘I’m scared & confused’: Viewers can’t believe how this Whole Foods shopper paid for her groceries

'that is scaryyy.'

On May 13, 2024 by Jack Alban

mechanics rate the Nissan Rogue on scale of 0-10

‘She had it for 12 years with no problem’: Viewers divided after mechanics rate the Nissan Rogue on a scale of 0-10

'Me out here driving my 2013 Nissan Altima with 200,000 miles.'

On May 12, 2024 by Jack Alban

Job seeker shows up to Best Buy for job interview

‘They need me here’: Job seeker shows up to Best Buy for job interview. It backfires

'Legend says that he’s still waiting.'

On May 12, 2024 by Jack Alban

Dodge Ram driver’s gas gauge glitch turns into 7-week dealership nightmare

‘Lemon law’: Dodge Ram driver says his gas gauge glitch became a 7-week dealership nightmare

'Shoulda bought an F150'

On May 12, 2024 by Jack Alban

Ford driver can't figure out what this weird sound means when car is in reverse

‘No check engine light so it’s fine’: Ford Escape driver can’t figure out what this weird sound means when car is in reverse

'Ford dealer will say it’s normal'

On May 11, 2024 by Jack Alban

Things you're doing that may be 'killing' your car

‘If you’re doing this every day, you’re cooked’: Expert shares things you may be doing that are ruining your car

'I got a Honda it’s fine.'

On May 11, 2024 by Jack Alban

Customer reveals Chipotle is now charging for vinaigrette

‘Too many people were taking advantage of it’: Customer reveals Chipotle is now charging $1.65 for honey vinaigrette

'You paid $17 for a burrito but somehow 1.65 was too much?'

On May 11, 2024 by Jack Alban

Woman rents new Nissan Altima and leaves it in mall garage for an hour. She can't believe how she finds it

‘I hope y’all got the insurance’: Woman rents new Nissan Altima and leaves it in mall garage for an hour. She can’t believe how she finds it

'Here I thought my lil Nissan was safe.'

On May 10, 2024 by Jack Alban

Man tries to order 55 burgers, 55 fries through Wendy’s AI drive-thru

‘I’ll just come in’: Man tries to order 55 burgers, 55 fries through Wendy’s AI drive-thru. It backfires

'Dude broke the AI.'

On May 10, 2024 by Jack Alban

Man catches car owner trying to sell Hyundai Santa Fe for $14,000. It has 143,000 miles on it

‘Don’t ever buy a rebuilt engine’: Man catches car owner trying to sell Hyundai Santa Fe for $14,000. It has 143,000 miles on it

'I'd give him 2500 and thats generous.'

On May 10, 2024 by Jack Alban

Spirit Airlines line (l) woman in plane with caption 'flying spirit is such a humbling experience' (c) Spirit plane (r)

‘It was the only airline that would get me home after 6pm’: Spirit passenger shows why flying Airline is a ‘humbling’ experience

'The Carnival Cruise of the air.'

On May 9, 2024 by Jack Alban

Aldi customer warns of cashback button trick at checkout

‘Yep she was about to get that money but had to hand it over since you noticed’: Aldi customer warns of cashback button trick at checkout

'Y’all just aren’t paying attention.'

On May 9, 2024 by Jack Alban

Walmart storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Items in a box(r)

‘We have to take the little box … to get unlocked again’: Walmart shopper says worker unlocked item just to put it in another locked case

'I don't buy anything that is locked up out of principle.'

On May 9, 2024 by Jack Alban