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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

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

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

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

Braden Bjella

McDonald's touchscreen menu(l), Man pointing to menu(c), McDonald's Arches(r)

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‘I only order happy meals now’: Customer reveals how McDonald’s is ‘tricking’ customers into spending more money with touchscreen menus

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘I’m so lost’: Customer orders Long John Silver’s. She can’t believe what she gets

Wendy's worker talking(l+r), Wendy's sign(c)

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‘I’m here to tell you that it’s true’: Wendy’s worker exposes the new Krabby Patty ‘secret formula’ sauce

Mcdonalds App order

‘I thought it was cheaper’: Man warns against using the McDonald’s app after ordering the steak, egg, and cheese bagel in person

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

McDonald’s debuts new Big Arch burger for $10

McDonalds Big Arch

‘I don’t know what the sauce is’: McDonald’s debuts new Big Arch burger for $10. Is it worth it?

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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LONGHORN CHEAPER TIKTOK

‘My Chick-fil-A order would be $9’: Woman says it’s cheaper to eat at Longhorn Steakhouse when you order this dinner hack

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Panda Express customer buys two plates. She paid over $20 for nothing

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‘They played too much’: Panda Express customer buys two plates. She paid over $10 for nothing

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘She was complaining’: Customer blasts Raising Cane’s for having ‘kids’ work outside in drive-thru in 100-degree heat

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‘We know the truth now’: Man questions why the Pizza Hut personal pan pizza and large pizza taste different

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

Melody Heald

Woman shares ‘hack’ to getting the Hello Kitty collectible cup from McDonald’s

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‘Now you know’: Woman shares ‘hack’ to getting the Hello Kitty collectible cup from McDonald’s

Man goes into the back, gets in a scuffle with the McDonald’s workers for the collectible cups

McDonalds Cup Check

‘Collectors don’t play’: Man goes into the back, gets in a scuffle with the McDonald’s workers for the collectible cups

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

Customer calls out McDonald's for charging for bags

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‘Tray comes in handy at home’: Customer calls out McDonald’s for charging for to-go bags. So he walks off with the tray

Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refused to eat it

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‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Popeyes worker reveals how the chicken gets seasoned

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