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Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Pub worker exposes restaurant after he was fired for trying to bring it 'up to food safety standards'

‘They’re going to kill somebody’: Pub worker exposes restaurant after he was fired for trying to bring it ‘up to food safety standards’

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

People can't believe what food this Walmart is selling prepackaged

‘Is the U.S. okay?’: People can’t believe what Great Value-branded food this Walmart is selling prepackaged

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

Taco Bell customer gets jaw-dropping Doritos Locos taco.

‘Who let bro cook?’: Taco Bell customer gets jaw-dropping Doritos Locos taco. How’d he even do that?

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Outback Steakhouse manager catches ‘attitude’ with customer eating alone. He doesn’t realize she’s a secret shopper

‘He rolled his eyes at me’: Outback Steakhouse manager catches ‘attitude’ with customer eating alone. He doesn’t realize she’s a mystery shopper

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

Subway customer warns against footlong cookie after receiving it raw

‘I work at Subway… inedible’: Subway customer warns against footlong cookie after receiving it raw

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

Woman’s meal at McDonald’s costs $12.29. She gets a similar meal at Chili’s for $11.87

‘Fast food has forgotten its place’: Woman’s meal at McDonald’s costs $12.29. She gets a similar meal at Chili’s for $11.87

Customer slams restaurant for locking her out when she tried to pick up order 30 minutes before closing

‘Sorry for bothering you during your business hours’: Customer slams restaurant for locking her out when she tried to pick up order 30 minutes before closing

‘I cannot believe I never realized these aren’t regulated’: Woman cleans out public candy machine. Viewers are shocked

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

Melody Heald

Taco Bell worker reveals cheap side dish. It backfires

‘The person in the drive thru told me to apply if I wanted to make my own menu items’: Taco Bell worker reveals cheap side dish. It backfires

Man smiling(l), Dairy Queen storefront(c), Bananas in car(r)

‘Did you at least get a discount?’: Dairy Queen workers always tell customer they’re out of bananas. So he brought his own

Cheesecake Factory storefront(l), Man talking(c), Cheesecake factory menu(r)

‘Put their most popular dish to the test’: Cheesecake Factory customer reveals the best dish on its expansive menu

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

Braden Bjella

Server with plate(l+r), Plate of fish and chips(c)

‘I know her plan’: Viewers divided over server who picked up customer’s fries with her hands. It’s a common trick

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Taco Bell sign(l), Man talking(c), Taco Bell interior(r)

‘Nobody is wanting to pay these high prices’: Viewers mock man who blames Taco Bell being empty on California’s $20 minimum wage

Woman talking(l), Box of Drumsticks(c), Hand holding unmelted drumstick(r)

‘It’s not ice cream’: Woman questions Drumstick ice cream after it never melted

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

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