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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

‘I don’t even have a cat’: Customer gets male Instacart shopper. He replaces Cheez-Its with something unexpected

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

Man talking(l+r), Man showing different coca cola cans(c)

‘We just can’t buy anything anymore’: Customer says ‘trickflation’ is the new way people are being ripped off. What is it?

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

Braden Bjella

Man talking(l+r), Woman holding phone and looking shocked(c)

‘I HAD NO IDEA I AM SO SORRY’: Customer service worker says they can see what you’re typing in the chat before you send 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

Man issues warning after seeing 20 ribeyes on sale for $40 at pop-up stand

‘If you see these across the United States’: Man issues warning after seeing 20 ribeyes on sale for $40 at pop-up stand

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

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

Melody Heald

Target shopper says she’s never ordering in-store pick-up again

‘I would have just shopped myself’: Target shopper says she’s never ordering in-store pick-up again. Here’s why

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

Customers buy tickets to AMC Theater. They pull up streaming services on the projector

‘Bro we paid $50 for this?’: Customers buy tickets to AMC Theater. They pull up streaming services on the projector

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

Viewers divided after ex-server of 3 years says Black customers don't tip

‘I can 100% attest to this’: Viewers divided after ex-server of 3 years says Black customers don’t tip

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

‘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

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman talking(l), Target sign(c), Moldy Muffins(r)

‘That’s why you don’t buy food from Target’: Shopper goes to Target to return moldy muffins. Then she catches them selling more on the shelf

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

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