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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 probably know this if you’ve ever drove for DoorDash’: Ex-Chili’s worker reveals ‘insider’ facts that corporate doesn’t want you to know

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

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‘Im cackling at the burner text bc WHAT’: Patient’s call with surgeon’s office drops suddenly. She can’t believe the worker’s response

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

Braden Bjella

Walmart Employee Overrides Customer’s Review at Self-Checkout

‘They were gonna send me to collections for mac and cheese’: Woman warns against Chick-fil-A catering after they ‘gaslit’ her over order

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

‘Same thing happened to my side table from z gallery!’: Customer says glass Z Gallerie table spontaneously ‘exploded.’ It gets worse

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

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‘I don’t blame her, green donuts look unappetizing’: Krispy Kreme customer questions worker after receiving green glazed donuts without prior knowledge, consent

‘I will never be shopping there again’: Customer says T.J. Maxx worker made her cry over a return

Server says customer treated her horribly because she resembled the girl her boyfriend cheated with

‘I am not that person’: Server says customer treated her horribly because she resembled the girl her boyfriend cheated with

Chick-fil-A customer asks for soup to be remade because she didn’t get spoon

‘I bet they poured it into a new container’: Chick-fil-A customer asks for soup to be remade because she didn’t get spoon

‘It’s always been an option’: Fine print about tipping on Cheesecake Factory menu leaves customers divided

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

Melody Heald

Uber Eats customer reports extra $20 charge on $75 order. He doesn’t expect Uber’s response

‘I think they’re starting to use A.I for customer service’: Uber Eats customer reports extra $20 charge on $75 order. He doesn’t expect Uber’s response (updated)

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

‘That would never happen at Olive garden’: Customer says restaurant with 3 Michelin Stars treated her like ‘garbage,’ charged her over $200 extra. It gets worse

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

‘You come in every single day’: McDonald’s customer demands fresh fries at counter

‘Bro, they’re gonna roll on your car?’: FedEx worker says customer yelled at him for how he made tire delivery

‘I think that’s a stupid rule and it makes people uncomfortable’: Ex-Sephora worker says they were forced to follow customers around the store

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