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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

Big Red Drink Dispenser(l), Woman talking(c), Glass with big red(r)

‘Never getting Big Red again’: Server shares warning for customers who order red drinks at restaurants

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

Olive Garden server shares how she gets back at tables she doesn’t like

‘Price is whatever I make it’: Olive Garden server shares how she gets back at tables she doesn’t like

Halloween Decorations(l), Woman talking(c), Target logo(r)

‘Does Target not realize’: Shopper says you might be getting scammed if you shop for Halloween decorations at Target

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

Braden Bjella

Temu app on phone(l), Woman looking shocked(c), Greenhouse in yard(r)

‘Update us when a rain storm happens’: Woman shares whether or not you should buy furniture off of Temu after she purchases greenhouse

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

Olive Garden customer calls out servers who refused to give him his calamari

‘We’re not allowed to give you this food’: Olive Garden customer calls out servers who refused to give him his calamari. Here’s why

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

Walmart shopper notices something unusual about the Great Value bagel pack

‘This isn’t normal’: Walmart shopper notices something unusual about the Great Value bagel pack

Woman slams Amazon after it announces a major shift in Prime policy, Amazon app on phone, Amazon packages

‘Sounds like it’s time to order one..item..at..a..time’: Woman slams Amazon after it announces a major shift in Prime policy

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Samsung logo on building(l), Woman talking(c), Washing Machine(r)

‘Speed Queen all the way’: Shopper buys $550 Samsung washing machine. It breaks down a year later

Panera Bread storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Drive-thru sign(r)

‘Don’t you dare’: Panera drive-thru customer orders brownie. She can’t believe how they serve it to her

Gingerale can(l), Woman sipping drink(c), Hand holding glass of soda(r)

‘Didn’t want to believe [it]’: Customer reveals what really happens when you order ginger ale and they’re out at a restaurant

Customer goes to ‘fancy’ restaurant and orders pasta. Then they spot the Barilla farfalle box in the back

‘Why I never buy pasta at a restaurant’: Customer goes to ‘fancy’ restaurant and orders pasta. Then they spot the Barilla farfalle box in the back

‘Apparently Velveeta thinks I identify as a family of 5: Customer accuses Velveeta of false advertising

Trader Joe’s customer buys the cheese sticks. They they notice something unusual about them

‘It’s inevitable.. people still make the cheese’: Trader Joe’s customer buys the cheese sticks. Then they notice something unusual about them

Man talking over signs for Honda, Toyota, and Subaru

‘Not a Subaru, Honda, or Toyota there wonder why’: Expert warns against buying a new car after he’s shocked to discover these makes and models at repo auction

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