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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

Walgreens customer issues warning after encountering new refrigerators that scan

‘No chip for me’: Walgreens customer issues warning after encountering new refrigerators that scan

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

Braden Bjella

Expert reveals trick to how Cheesecake Factory can cook such a large menu

‘Basically ran like the Navy’: Expert reveals trick to how Cheesecake Factory can cook such a large menu

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

Kohl’s manager ‘stole’ Squishmallows from her kids

‘Worker saw it and wanted it’: Customer says Kohl’s manager ‘stole’ Squishmallows from her kids

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Woman says worker shamed her for ordering soup and salad

‘You’re going to finish them both?!’: Woman says a restaurant worker shamed her for ordering soup and salad

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

Car salesman changes his accent when a customer asks about the Dodge Charger

Car salesman changes his accent when a customer asks about the Dodge Challenger

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

Salon customer says she didn’t tip on $60 service even though she ‘loves’ her hair

‘Same with some nail salons’: Salon customer says she didn’t tip on $60 service even though she ‘loves’ her hair. Here’s why

‘Like bffr’: Applebee’s server calls out customers who order half-priced apps

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘And it’s the smallest dish you’ve ever seen’: Olive Garden server tries to convince customers to spend an extra $6 on alfredo sauce with breadsticks

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

‘This is why I’m never a regular anywhere’: Smoke shop customer discovers the workers’ secret nickname for him

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‘There’s tap water in the bathroom’: Customer slams bartender who refused to give him tap water

‘She drank it up’: Former Dutch Bros. worker shares how she secretly got revenge on customers

‘I’m not coming back’: T.J. Maxx shopper refuses credit card. She can’t believe what the worker asked her next

‘That’s why I think everyone should work fast once in their life’: Worker shares real reason McDonald’s workers are so hesitant to give you extra sauces

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

Nina Hernandez

Chick-fil-A customer says worker shamed her for using points to get free meal

‘Acting like i didn’t EARN these points’: Chick-fil-A customer says worker shamed her for using points to get free meal

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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