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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

Chili’s customer warns against the 1 drink you should never order

‘You ain’t do nun but make me wanna try it’: Chili’s customer warns against the 1 drink you should never order

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

Customer says she got body-shamed at Taco Bell over cheesy fiesta potatoes

‘I actually ordered 2 on purpose’: Customer says she got body-shamed at Taco Bell over cheesy fiesta potatoes

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

Braden Bjella

Woman calls out how ‘uncomfortable’ iPad tipping culture is as a blind person

‘Half the time, they’re too embarrassed to ask me’: Woman calls out how ‘uncomfortable’ iPad tipping culture is as a blind person

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

Natasha Dubash

‘I have her admitting to it on video’: Palm Beach Tan customer tries to cancel subscription. She can’t believe what the associate did (updated)

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Walmart(l), Woman staring(c), Bacon in packaging(r)

‘They are literally scamming us’: Walmart shopper weighs Great Value smoked bacon—realizes it’s almost 5 ounces less than labeled

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

‘This is the only money I have’: Customer tries to pay for takeout order with Dunkin’ gift cards

‘Which one should I pick?’: Woman tests ‘white line theory’ when buying lottery scratch-offs

Phone with Doordash app(l), Man looking up(c), RAC truck(r)

‘What am I supposed to do?’: DoorDash driver arrives at customer’s house at the same time as Rent-A-Center repo man. He won’t open the door

Chick-fil-a sign(l), Woman talking(c), Diet Coke can(r)

‘Somebody is out to get me at Chick-fil-A’: Customer says Chick-fil-A served her Diet Coke 3 times. She’s allergic to aspartame

Dollar Tree exterior(l), Woman talking(c), Dollar Tree interior(r)

‘Has SELF CHECKOUT’: Shopper visits Dollar Tree in a wealthy neighborhood, is shocked by what they find

Woman looking surprised(l+r), Woman touching car(c)

‘Have you heard of repo?’: Car salesperson mocks customers who try to trade in busted-up cars

Woman talking(l+r), The Home Depot sign(c)

‘I am runnin’ to Home Depot’: Shopper shares household staples you can get for a better deal at Home Depot

Sam's Club sign(l), Sam's club worker(c), Stacks of batteries(r)

‘This is where a man told me that we were out of double A batteries’: Sam’s Club worker mocks male shoppers who can’t find anything, even when it’s right in front of them

Man and woman with beef jerky(l), Dollar Tree storefront(c), Woman looking surprised(r)

‘I didn’t know if you guys offered any coupons’: Dollar Store shopper alerts worker store has expired Slim Jims on shelf, is surprised by what he does next

Applebee’s $5 Valentine’s Day deal has customers who aren’t in a relationship together ordering

‘I’ve gone to 3 local applebees and everytime we ask for his deal it just so happens the fryer goes down’: Applebee’s $5 Valentine’s Day deal has customers who aren’t in a relationship together ordering

Customers