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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

Woman talking(l+r), McDonald's french fries

‘You can fit about three small fries in a medium container’: Former McDonald’s worker says they weren’t ‘allowed’ to fill up the fry containers

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

Woman issues warning after air fryer allegedly gave her food poisoning

‘Everytime I use this air fryer, I get sick’: Woman issues warning after air fryer allegedly gave her food poisoning

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Woman gets Too Good To Go bag from Edible Arrangements. It’s not what she expected

‘Get a refund. The value needs to be $30’: Woman gets Too Good To Go bag from Edible Arrangements. It’s not what she expected

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

Melody Heald

Former server reveals how to eat for cheap at restaurants

‘Please make sure u are still leaving tips’: Former server reveals how to eat for cheap at restaurants

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

Uber Eats customer shares hack for always getting free food, starting debate

‘That still works!!??’: Uber Eats customer shares ‘hack’ for always getting free food, starting debate

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

Man talking(l), Hand with uber eats bag(c), Man showing off food(r)

‘You promised me a tip?’: Man says Uber Eats driver ate his food—then he asked for a tip

McDonald's drive-thru customer cannot believe the price of just one hashbrown

‘Like damn Ronald chill’: McDonald’s drive-thru customer cannot believe the price of just one hashbrown

Customer recommends you get a Ninja Chop—not a Ninja Creami

‘I got mine at Target’: Customer recommends you get a Ninja Chop—not a Ninja Creami. It’s 90% cheaper

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Applebee's just offered $1,560 worth of food for $200

‘Scam city’: Applebee’s just offered $1,560 worth of food for $200. But customers are furious

Viewers can't believe how these servers brought out these customers' steak

‘The meal has a whole intro’: Viewers can’t believe how these servers brought out this customer’s steak

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

Microbiologist says you should never eat reheated rice

‘You’re putting yourself at risk’: Microbiologist says you should never eat reheated rice. Here’s why

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

woman greenscreen TikTok over list with caption "Everything I love gets discontinued :( so my boyfriend and I have a running joke that every single thing that I love" (l) woman greenscreen TikTok over ice cream with caption "Everything I love gets discontinued :( I used to could eat an entire one of these in a night" (c) woman greenscreen TikTok over list with caption "Everything I love gets discontinued :( gets discontinued" (r)

‘No bc my life hasn’t been the same without twisty Cheetos’: Viewers shocked by woman’s list of beloved snacks that have recently been discontinued

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Popeye’s worker mocks what store will be releasing for Valentine’s Day

‘Bro just leaked the company’: Popeyes worker mocks what store will be releasing for Valentine’s Day

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

Sarah Conklin

Olive Garden(l), Woman talking(c), Panda Express(r)

‘I often get asked what else I eat’: Woman orders only kids meals from places like Olive Garden and Panda Express, says she was fat-shamed

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Woman talking(l+r), Nothing Bundt Cakes shop(c)

Food