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Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Scrolling In The Deep: What Does it Mean to be a ‘Final Boss?’

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

Left: Photo of a hand painting a cabinet door; Right: Screenshot from @12366cs's Tiktok of his hand pointing at his kitchen cabinets.

‘Where the hell are my spoons?’: Man says his landlord painted his kitchen cabinets. Then he opens the drawers

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

Left: Photo of a Waitress handing over a check; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @user122334456779.

‘It was written on the reservation’: Server wishes couple a happy anniversary. Now she’s going home without a tip

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

Left: Photo of restaurant patrons eating italian food; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @uncleaairo.

‘It sounds like they were also embarrassed’: Server pronounces menu item the correct way. It backfires

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Screenshots of Tiktok user @evelynnandhazell; A Photo of a 2025 Honda Civic

‘My car has around 4,000 miles’: Woman says her steering wheel is ‘loose’ on her 2025 Honda Civic. Then viewers roast her for not understanding this little-known feature

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman holds up note(l) Texas Roadhouse Building(c) Worker from Texas Roadhouse shares note she was given by customers(r)

‘Why did they give me this?’: Texas Roadhouse worker greets table. Then they hand her sheet of paper

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

2 image split. Woman sitting with her dog, looking shy, with overlayed text that reads: "I'm so embarrassed (cry laughing emoji" on left. Home Depot store on right.

‘That’s not OK’: Woman takes her dog to Home Depot. Then she warns you should never do the same even though they’re allowed

Photo of a 2012 Ford F150; Screenshot from @nextgencarcare's Tiktok of the underside of a Ford F150 with the caption "Look at this CRAZY corrosion at only 20k miles! [grimacing face emoji]".

‘Built in Michigan but not made to stay’: Customer brings in 2021 Ford F-150 with 20K miles. Then the mechanic shows the real consequences of not washing your car regularly

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

‘Even more egregious than Kraft’: Expert explains the real reason why Velveeta Mac & Cheese tastes different now. It’s mostly made up of these 2 ingredients

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

Braden Bjella

‘Idk why but i judge people who do this’: Driver roasts Costco shoppers who don’t use extender when they get gas. Should you?

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @wholelotofcoco; Photo of a GMC Sierra Denali truck.

‘I thought it was the big truck lol’: Customer inquires about GMC Denali. Then the dealership worker explains what it actually is

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘You’re supposed to get a gift card’: Woman walks into Marshalls. Then she tries to return something she bought 14 years ago

‘Stop playing right now’: Grocery shopper goes to dairy section. Then they notice something strange about Crystal Farms provolone cheese

Screenshot of Tiktok user @evautoalex; Photo of a Tesla and a Tesla dealership sign.

‘I didn’t fully understand what I was getting into’: Man buys new Tesla. Then he gets buyer’s remorse after driving it home

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @vsg_to_mj with the caption "She doesn't know it yet but he had a new baby with another woman 3 weeks before this"; Center: Screenshot from Tiktok user @twincrediblesfam with the caption: "She doesn't know it yet but she's about to find out both those babies on her hips have cancer"; Right: Screenshot from Tiktok user @racheljane8 with the caption "She doesn't know it yet, but in 5 minutes time, she's going to trip over a gate stopper, break her pelvis, dislocate her hip and find herself left permanently disabled".

TikTok