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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

People are just finding out what the 'hot' sign mean at Krispy Kreme

‘I NEVER KNEW THIS’: People are just finding out what the Krispy Kreme Hot Light really means

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

Tim Hortons customer slams drive-thrus for having 'PowerPoint' menus filled with ads

‘I’m trying to read’: Tim Hortons customer slams drive-thrus for having ‘PowerPoint’ digital menus filled with ads

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Woman finds something unusual in her red pepper flakes, oatmeal

‘This makes me want to throw everything in my pantry out’: Woman finds something unusual in her red pepper flakes, oatmeal

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

Mars Ramos

man goes ‘grocery shopping’ at buffet

‘That’s why it’s SO expensive to eat at a buffet’: Viewers divided after man goes ‘grocery shopping’ at buffet

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman orders singular pack of Airheads from DoorDash.

‘WHYY were they mad??’: Woman orders singular pack of Airheads from DoorDash. The $15 tip didn’t stop the Dasher from doing this

Breyer’s customer shares how you're probably storing your ice cream wrong

‘This is news to me’: Breyers customer shares how you’re probably storing your ice cream wrong

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

Braden Bjella

Customer catches Costco falsely advertising Kettle Brand chips

‘This is why I switched from Costco to Sam’s Club’: Customer catches Costco falsely advertising Kettle Brand chips

Subway customer questions new metal barrier, says it makes it impossible to see his sandwich being prepared

‘We’re supposed to tell customers it’s to keep it cold but…’: Subway customer questions new cover hiding meats, says it makes it impossible to see sandwich being prepared

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Taco Bell customer says she was almost charged $28 for a Baja Blast

‘I thought she was being sarcastic’: Taco Bell customer says she was almost charged $28 for a Baja Blast

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

Amara Thomas

Walmart sign(l), Woman talking(c), Chicken label(r)

‘I paid $3.20 more than I should have’: Walmart customer blasts company for falsely advertising pack of chicken

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

Sonic sign(l), Woman talking(c), Drive thru tip screen(r)

‘If you’re broke, use the drive-thru or go to McDonald’s’: Viewers divided after woman hits ‘no tip’ at Sonic carhop

Sliced steak(l), Man talking(c), Finger pointing to menu(r)

‘Don’t tell me what to do with my steak’: Restaurant tells customer to just order chicken if they want their steak well-done

‘WAIT THAT IS SMART’: Customer finally figures out the trick to getting a fuller Chipotle bowl

Costco(l), Woman talking(c), Broccoli in bag(r)

‘I would never trust these companies’: Costco shopper issues warning about ‘triple-washed’ broccoli after noticing something unusual in her bag

Raising Cane's sauce(l), Woman talking(c), Chicken sauce(r)

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