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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

Car in carwash(l), Interior of car during car wash(c), Washing car by hand(r)

‘I’m there 2-3x a week’: Driver reveals the real reason you’re supposed to get a car wash every 2 weeks

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

Woman asks car salesman a question about the Honda Accord

‘I would’ve walked right out after his smart comment’: Woman asks car salesman a question about the Honda Accord—his response took her aback

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Woman warns of new scam where you receive this present in the mail with a QR code

‘They are gonna take everything’: Woman warns of new scam where you receive this present in the mail with a QR code

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

Woman with hair product(l+r), Blake Lively(c)

‘If Green Lantern made a haircare line’: Woman issues warning about Blake Lively Target line. She’s not alone

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

‘Everyone has them’: Man says you shouldn’t be scared of ‘floor walkers’ at Target—unless you’re this kind of shopper

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

Melody Heald

Mac and cheese packet(l+r), Applebee's sign(c)

‘I know an applebee’s fridge when I see one’: Restaurant customers complain about cooks ‘changing’ the mac and cheese. It’s Kraft

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Man says a Hyundai left his family stranded on freeway.

‘Get a mazda’: Man says a Hyundai left his family stranded on freeway. Then he bought a second Hyundai—and it did the same thing

Man says he has ‘post car clarity’ after buying dream car

‘This the realest thing I’ve ever seen’: Man says he has ‘post car clarity’ after buying dream car

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

Person holding blankets(l), Burlington app on phone(c), Employees walking away(r)

‘So they allow the employees to shop while on clock??’: Shopper catches Burlington workers hoarding Hello Kitty blankets for themselves

Mike Hadge

‘Demurity is my purity’: Jools Lebron makes TV debut on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman with crumbl banana pudding(l+r), Crumbl cookies sign(c)

‘I knew this would fail’: Woman tries the new banana pudding from Crumbl. It’s missing a key ingredient

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

‘Wants out of it’: Man pays $1,500 a month on his Dodge Ram. He still owes $70,000

Man steal’s someone’s identity to buy a car at the dealership

‘Ultimate uno reverse’: Man steals someone’s identity to buy a car at the dealership. It backfires

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

Braden Bjella

‘I gasped. Then I gasped again’: Electrician issues power strip warning after shocking discovery

Woman gets an electric Kia. Then she finds out it’s going to take 41 hours to fully charge

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