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Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Ex-retail worker blasts ‘corporate’ planted employees doing ‘store walks’ at checkout.

‘Not selling financial products’: Ex-retail worker blasts ‘corporate’ planted employees doing ‘store walks’ at checkout. Here’s how to spot one

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

Braden Bjella

Woman gets revenge on server after receiving ‘world’s rudest’ service

‘I know he told everyone in the back’: Woman gets revenge on server after receiving ‘world’s rudest’ service

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

Hotel guest orders Texas Roadhouse and the order is a disaster. Why won’t she call to complain?

‘I hate just throwing money away’: Hotel guest orders Texas Roadhouse and the order is a disaster. Why won’t she call to complain?

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

Amazon driver places customer's package in a tree

‘No more porch pirate worries’: Amazon driver places customer’s package in a tree

‘Mariott, you gotta do better than this’: Resort guest says workers gave her ‘used’ bread from another table. It got worse

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

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‘I am not paying for your items. I barely make enough as is’: Dollar store worker says customer expected her to cover items at checkout after she was $4 short

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

‘I’ll never purchase a TV from Best Buy’: Customer says they bought TV from Best Buy. The TV came damaged and store won’t take it back

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Just bc i have a nametag on doesnt mean i know you like that!’: Target worker slams customers who call her by her name

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‘It even says my pleasure’: Customers claim to be served by ‘first and only’ Chick-fil-A robot

Sarah is a multi-platform editor and writer who has been covering various topics—lifestyle, health, and entertainment—for more than a decade. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Tracy Anderson, Vital Proteins, Healthline, Diply, and more.

Sarah Kester

Customer calls out kaleidoscope business that didn't fulfill her order after over a year

‘This is literally horrific, 14 months??’: Customer calls out kaleidoscope business that didn’t fulfill her $109.90 order for over a year

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

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‘Only time I’ve ever raised my voice w/ a guest was when they reached for my tray’: Server shares why you should never simply grab drinks off their tray

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‘I literally thought it was a joke’: Woman says she was kicked off Alaska Airlines flight after attendant learned she had a mimosa

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‘It’s just like full of vodka’: Man sober 16 months says bar served him alcohol after he repeatedly asked for a virgin drink

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

Melody Heald

‘I be doing this if you’re nice’: Panera bread customer keeps getting free cookies

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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