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

Melody Heald

Subway worker says customer had them make a sandwich, then walked out after seeing cost

‘I didn’t see the price’: Subway worker says customer had them make a sandwich, then walked out after seeing cost

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

Applebee’s customer orders the new $15 all-you-can eat special, gets so much more than they bargained for

‘As a server at Applebees, this special can’t end fast enough’: Applebee’s customer orders the $15 all-you-can eat special, gets so much more than they bargained for

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

Phil West

Panera Bread customer receives $48 DoorDash order in error

‘I never get dessert’: Viewers divided after Panera Bread customer receives $48 DoorDash order in error—and chooses to eat it

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

TikToker explaining that Cane's Chicken Tenders are now being made smaller.

‘What is this? A nugget for ants?’: Raising Cane’s customer claims chicken tenders are now smaller

Worker says customer parked in the drive-thru for 20 minutes to eat her breakfast

‘And no one behind decided to honk? I would have lost it’: Worker says customer parked in the drive-thru for 20 minutes to eat her breakfast

Table orders bucket of Bud Lights 15 minutes before closing.

‘I’d just go elsewhere’: Table orders bucket of Bud Lights 15 minutes before close. Then, they stick around

Walmart customer says shopper went out of his way to get her her favorite sausage. Now she can’t contact him

‘My Walmart app has cut me off’: Walmart customer says shopper went out of his way to get her her favorite sausage. Now she can’t contact him

Costco customer praises ‘massive’ $2 cookie.

‘I don’t think I’d be able to eat the whole thing’: Costco customer praises ‘massive’ $2 cookie. What’s it made of?

McDonald’s customer exposes sneaky layout in app for $1.19 french fry deal

‘Is this done on purpose?’: Customer exposes sneaky design layout in McDonald’s app for the $1.19 french fry deal

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Starbucks now allows customers to use personal cups for mobile orders

‘I can already see the issues’: Starbucks now allows customers to use personal cups for mobile orders

Customer tries to order fries ‘well done’ through Carl’s Jr.’s AI drive-thru attendant

Customer tries to order fries ‘well done’ through Carl’s Jr.’s AI drive-thru attendant ‘Tori.’ It doesn’t go to plan

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

McDonald's customer speaking in car with caption "Come with me complaining McDonald's edition" (l) McDonald's drive-thru worker holding bag (c) McDonald's customer eating in car (r)

‘I can’t afford NOT to say anything’: McDonald’s customer worries that workers messed with her food after she complained about it

hand holding Uncrustables (l) person speaking with caption "I wonder why I can't microwave this" (c) hand pressing button on microwave (r)

‘I should have listened to you’: Uncrustables fan puts sandwich in the microwave. Here’s why you shouldn’t

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

Woman(l), Cracker Barrel sign(c), Gross food(r)

‘They do not like Black people’: Woman walks out of Cracker Barrel mid-service, goes to Chick-fil-A instead after seeing what she received

Man with phone in front of his face(l), Costco storefront(c), Same Man with glasses reading from book(r)

Food