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

Melody Heald

Chipotle customer gets served brown guac in bowl

‘For $20 that guacamole better be green green’: Viewers divided after Chipotle customer gets served brown guac in bowl

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

Raising Cane's customer questions scarce menu options after pulling up to the drive-thru

‘I just know y’all not raving about a place with only 2 items’: Raising Cane’s customer questions scarce menu options after pulling up to the drive-thru

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

Server shares demonstration of 'how to order a steak,' says most customers don't know how to

‘I’m sick of you … sending back this … food’: Server shares demonstration of ‘how to order a steak,’ says you’re probably doing it wrong

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

Ex-worker reveals that yes, you only get 4 ounces of protein per serving and managers ‘watch us like hawks’

‘Chipotle has to change’: Ex-worker reveals that yes, you only get 4 ounces of protein per serving and managers ‘watch us like hawks’

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

Restaurant guest orders mac and cheese and chicken tenders. She doesn't expect what she receives

‘We waited a whole hour’: Restaurant guest orders mac and cheese with chicken tenders. She doesn’t expect what she receives

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

Man reveals how Readywise $150 'emergency food' packs are a scam

‘I got that for 60 bucks at Costco’: Man reveals how Readywise $150 emergency food packs are a ‘scam’

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 says this is the real reason restaurants give out complimentary bread, butter

‘Mind is blown’: Woman says this is the real reason restaurants give out complimentary bread, butter

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

Braden Bjella

chipotle worker with caption "stop letting chipotle workers cheat you out your food" (l&r) chipotle sign (c)

‘People need to normalize walking out’: Chipotle customer walks out mid-order after worker ‘cheats’ him out of food

young woman in hospital bed (l&r) panera lemonade (c)

‘Please don’t’: Woman says she’s in hospital with congestive heart failure, but begs Panera not to discontinue charged lemonades

Customer pays $5 for side of rice and beans. She can't believe how much she got

‘Like I’m not on Ozempic’: Customer pays $4 for side of rice and beans. She can’t believe how much she got

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

Expert breaks down the real impact of tortillas—should you choose corn vs. flour?

‘Doesn’t digest well’: Expert breaks down the impact of tortillas—should you choose corn or flour?

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 reveals Chipotle is now charging for vinaigrette

‘Too many people were taking advantage of it’: Customer reveals Chipotle is now charging $1.65 for honey vinaigrette

shopper shares controversial hack to getting ripe avocados for $1.29

‘Honestly I do this all the time’: Viewers split after shopper shares controversial hack to getting ripe avocados for $1.29

McDonald's worker refuses to take customer's order and directs him to kiosk

‘There are things only the kiosk can do’: McDonald’s worker refuses to take customer’s order and directs him to kiosk

Chipotle customer orders double meat steak burrito. He can’t believe what he received

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