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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

‘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

Screenshot from Tiktok user @.ezel_ezelakos of an open glove compartment; Photo illustration of a hand opening a glove compartment with illustrated rays emerging from the opening.

‘If it works, it works’: Man’s glove compartment just won’t close. Then he comes up with an ingenious solution

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Man inside of walmart store(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Great Value strawberries and cream(r)

‘This feels deceptive’: Walmart shopper reaches for Great Value Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal. Then he takes a closer look

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

Melody Heald

‘You can CashApp me $2 and save a lot of money’: Walgreens cashier says it’s really easy to apply employee discount at checkout. You just have to ask

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, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

2 image split. Samsung dryer with overlaying text that reads: "Samsung dryer malfunction" on left. Samsung storefront on right.

‘Return it and get a $600 Maytag’: Woman uses Samsung dryer. Then she tries to turn it off

2 image split. Someone holding canisters of oil with overlaying text that reads: "Just a reminder that you can take your old oil to Autozone and they'll dispose of it for free (four thumbs up emojis) on left. Autozone store on right.

‘I just leave it at their front door lmao’: Man shares little-known AutoZone trick for discarding oil. Should you do it?

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘I’m so disturbed’: Woman wonders why her $500 GE Ice Maker stopped working. Then she opens it up

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

Kirkland Toilet Paper(l) Costco Building(c) Toilet Paper Rolls(r)

‘WAIT SO THIS IS WHY MY BATHROOM IS SO DUSTY?’: Costco shopper buys Kirkland toilet paper. She sure didn’t expect this

‘It’s a cheese drawer’: Expert says most people use their refrigerators’ crisper drawers wrong. Then he reveals the right way

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

Three pane design with an image of fabric lined up with a 30% off sign, next to an image of a Jo-Ann fabrics, next to an image of a sign that reads "Entire Store on Sale!" and "Nothing held back:

‘THAT’S THE SALE?????’: Shopper goes to Jo-Ann Fabrics going out of business sale. Then they look at the deals

Screenshots from Tiktok user @pynkintent of a man's Audi and an Arco gas station sign.

‘I’m not joking’: Woman spots man with a sign asking for money by Arco gas station. Then she catches him walking out of an Audi

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @tmh1274's 2021 Cadillac Escalade; Center: Photo of an exterior of a Cadillac dealership; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @tmh1274

‘Thanks GM’: Woman says her 2021 Cadillac Escalade already needs a new motor. That’s just the start

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

2 image split. Crockpot with food blurred out on left. Man in kitchen on right.

‘It pretty much just makes itself’: Man says he’s lost weight. Then he shares the one Crock-Pot recipe he used

Screenshot of Tiktok user @x.oandrea; Photo of a woman having her eye scanned for LASIK surgery at an Optometrist's office.

‘I am starting to get scarring in my eyes’: Woman goes in for LASIK consultation. Then the eye doctor asks what her biggest fear is

Screenshot of Tiktok user @bettythebeetlee at their steering wheel with the caption "check engine light is finally disappeared after 3 months of ignoring it !!!!!!!!"

TikTok