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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

Dollar Tree shopper shares which food items she’ll never purchase again

‘Toast Ems are the ORIGINAL pop tarts’: Dollar Tree shopper shares which food items she’ll never purchase again

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

Shopper catches Goodwill reselling plastic lunch meat container

‘They didn’t even clean it good’: Shopper catches Goodwill reselling plastic lunch meat container

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

Braden Bjella

Woman talking(l), Costco storefront(c), Men moving couch(r)

‘Return it when you don’t like it anymore’: Costco shopper returns couch after 2 years. She got a full refund

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Two things we learned tonight…’: McDonald’s customer discovers the trick to order items that are ‘out of stock’

Woman talking(l+r), Ross Dress for less(c)

‘I’m literally so embarrassed right now’: Ross customer calls for ‘gatekeeping’ deals after 49-cent sale disaster

Woman talking(l+r), Verizon wireless store(c)

‘It practically wiped out my whole account’: Verizon customer says someone fraudulently ordered 3 phones on her account. The next month, Verizon charged her almost $1,000 for them

‘THIS AUDIO IS INSANE’: Olive Garden worker jokes about Black people’s tipping habits. It backfires

‘Taco Bell is getting greedy’: Taco Bell brings back $5 Nacho Box, but this time it’s $3. One customer found out why

Woman checking receipts with magnifying glass(l+r), Walmart shopping cart(c)

‘Target would never’: Walmart receipt-checker uses magnifying glass to inspect customers’ baskets

Woman talking(l+r), Trader Joe's storefront(c)

‘Don’t believe everything you see online’: Viewers divided after Trader Joe’s manager snatches flowers to give to customer who wanted them for free on her birthday

Man looking unsure(l), Applebee's sign(c), Wings(r)

‘Applebee’s scamming’: Applebee’s customer orders $15 unlimited food, gets only 5 chicken wings

Woman with money(l), Shoprite sign(c), Fake $20(r)

‘You embarrassed me’: ShopRite customer asks for cash back from the grocery store. She’s given a fake $20

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

woman in line at Dollar Tree with caption "Dollar Tree #5005 Phoenix Managers Hide and won't serve customers" (l&r) Dollar Tree sign (c)

‘Dollar tree have self checkout???’: Dollar Tree self-checkout customer accuses workers of ‘hiding’ from shoppers

People waiting in line at Costco (l) man in room (c) membership desk (r)

‘Does that look like a physical card to you?’: Costco shopper says worker rejected his digital copy of his ID at the entrance, demanded he get a temporary card

Customer says the default tip for a single $5 croissant was 102%

Customers