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

Braden Bjella

Split image. Woman reacting to restaurant policy on left and right. Waitress being tipped in center.

‘On top of tipping?’: Woman flips through restaurant menu. Then she sees the ‘sharing charge’

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Hi C Drink(l) Woman shares what happens when your pour out Hi C Drink(r)

‘I’m so disgusted … somebody explain now??!!!’: Woman buys pack of Hi-C. Then she opens it up, pours it out

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

Sprite can in the pile of ice cubes on the black background(l) Walmart Store Front(c) opened case of sprite(r)

‘They got to get rid of it somehow’: Shopper buys 24-pack of Sprite from Walmart. Then they open up the cans

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

Bic Lighter(l), Person talking(c), Dollar General sign(r)

‘I need some answers’: Man tries to buy a Bic lighter at Dollar General. Then a worker steps in

2 panel image: on the left is a Subway Restaurant and on the right a person explains.

‘Did I hear that right?’: Woman leaves 20% tip at Subway on iPad. Then a worker steps in

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

‘They gave me like 15’: Dunkin’ customers order new Munchkins. Then she remembers why they were recalled

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Dead plant(l), Man talking(c), The Home Depot sign(r)

‘Did you need a receipt?’: Home Depot shopper’s plant dies 7 months after he bought it. Then he tries to exchange it

Hertz sign(l), Couple talking(c), Car on road(r)

‘You’re gonna have to go through Delta’: Hertz makes couple pay for rental car 2 times. Then they try to get their money back

Screenshot of Tiktok user @snackgoblin8; Texas Roadhouse Sign; Exterior of a Texas Roadhouse

‘It’s giving left Twix, right Twix’: Woman pulls up to Texas Roadhouse. Then she sees the restaurant next door

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

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, and in the middle is a McDonald's drive thru sign.

‘The gasp I just let out’: Woman orders Diet Coke at McDonald’s drive-thru. Then she watches the worker pour her drink

Doordash(l), Woman with receipt(c), Chili's sign(r)

‘Um this makes me want to order from there!’: Woman orders Chili’s from DoorDash. Then she learns there’s been a surprising new policy change

‘You’re better than me’: Woman says man at Walmart said her 2-year-old was ‘flirting’ with him

Split image, person explaining their experience at Toyota on the left. Sign of Toyota dealership on right.

‘I had no idea‘: Man buys 2024 Toyota Rav4 for $63K. Then the dealership opened a credit card in his name

Split image, person showing their Olive Garden meal on the left. Olive Garden restaurant sign on the right.

‘This is why I don’t work at Olive Garden anymore’: Customers order entrees at Olive Garden. They never eat them—and there’s a sneaky reason why

Bikini on rack(l), Woman talking(c), Target sign(r)

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