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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

‘I’m itching to play Sims so bad’: Walmart worker recommends Lenovo IdeaPad 3 to Texas customer. Is it really good for gaming?

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

2 image split. Woman holding bag of chips on left. Miss Vickie's chip bag on right.

‘Frito Lay would neverrr’: Woman sees phone number on the back of Miss Vickie’s Jalapeño Chips that says to call if you love the chips. Then she dials it in

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

Braden Bjella

‘I stand by this decision’: Woman chooses 2009 Mercedes-Benz over 2025 Honda Civic. Here’s why viewers say the buyer’s remorse is going to kick in

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

Nina Hernandez

Women gives advices on roadside assistance, praises AAA company

‘You are far better off getting AAA’: Insurance expert says to avoid making this common mistake when car breaks down. You’ll end up regretting it

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

2 image split. Woman on left. Nissan dealership on right.

‘Makes you wonder how many people they have already done this to’: Woman says Nissan dealership ‘scammed’ her. Then the manager calls her from a private number

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

‘Somebody shows up at your house…’: Retired secret service agent shares the 1 thing you should be doing if you don’t have a pet

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 image split. Woman smiling, in a dress, with caption that reads: "When I say I want a relationship but this is how the last one had me looking" on left. Same woman looking more dishevled on right.

‘Bro what are these men doing to y’all?’: Woman gets into toxic relationship with man. Then she sees how her face changes

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

Natasha Dubash

‘Def pocket watching’: Woman shops at Walmart. Then a man comments on how full her cart 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

2 image split. Coffee machine with blurred circle on left. Coffee being made on right.

‘Advice welcome’: Woman picks up her Keurig. Then she discovers her pet is stuck inside

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

Screenshots of the character Le Poisson Steve from @leo.ako, @nonii.jj, and @vigzvigz.

Culture

‘Babe wake up a new vocal stim just dropped’: How Le Poisson Steve, the surreal walking fish, charmed TikTok in days

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

Melody Heald

2 image split. Sandwich with caption that reads: "This is a mini?! Well, I'm not complaining (laughing crying emoji) on left. Jersey Mikes sign on right.

‘This is a mini?!’: Woman orders a ‘mini’ Jersey Mike’s sub for $8. Then she opens the package

2 image split. Woman looking upset, sitting in car, on left. Cadillac on car on right.

‘I got it for $8,000 under’: Woman says Cadillacs are ‘highly discounted’ with loaner dealership pricing. Here’s how you can get it

2 image split. Target store, Man with yellow coca-cola cap

‘A lot of people stock up on them’: Target customer grabs Coca-Cola bottle with yellow cap. Then he explains why it’s special

‘I was today years old’: Woman thinks fajitas actually ‘sizzle’ at restaurants. Then she finds out how customers are being tricked

Man gives advice to the viewer how much, and what detergent to use when washing clothes

‘I been using my detergent like I’m seasoning chicken’: Expert exposes laundry detergent brands’ ‘dosing cap.’ Then he reveals how much detergent you really should be using