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

Brooke Sjoberg

Crystal light with drink(l+r), Woman talking(c)

‘They didn’t think about doing this first’: Single mom takes Crystal Light powder to restaurant. It backfires

Mike Hadge

Fun fact: Ilona Maher’s sister created the term ‘Girl Dinner’

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

‘Olympic muffin man’: What’s going on with the chocolate muffins at the Olympic Village?

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

Walmart cart(l), Woman talking(c), Meat in package(r)

‘All supermarkets have this issue’: Walmart customer shares why they will ‘never’ shop for meat at the store, leaving viewers torn

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

Braden Bjella

Woman with shark drink(l+r), Outback Steakhouse(c)

‘I tried holding back my tears’: Outback Steakhouse customer has to make shark attack drink at home after server ruined it

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

woman holding rice krispie treats with caption "huge difference look at these" (l) woman with caption "Kellogg's please explain" (c) woman holding rice krispie treats with caption "let's do a side by side comparison" (r)

‘Kellogg’s, you have some explaining to do’: Customer demands answers after ordering 40-pack of Rice Krispies Treats

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

young woman in car with caption "$30 a meal is crazy @Chick Fil A" (l&r) Chick-fil-A sign (c)

‘Did I get got?’: Chick-fil-A customer questions if she got scammed after one meal comes out to $30

Woman says Sonic never fulfills sauce order on the app

‘I don’t think I have ever received marinara sauce’: Woman says Sonic never fulfills sauce order on the app. Here’s the real reason it happens

Customer drinks from jar of Grillo’s Pickles. Then she notices something strange

‘I’m freaking out’: Customer drinks from jar of Grillo’s Pickles. Then she notices something strange

Woman shares trick to eating full meal at Longhorn Steakhouse for $9

‘I do this at Olive Garden’: Woman shares trick to eating full meal at Longhorn Steakhouse for $9

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 says server ‘shamed’ her for asking for bread with her $28 salad

‘What’s wrong with y’all?’: Woman says server ‘shamed’ her for asking for bread with her $28 salad

Woman laughing(l+r), Raising Cane's sign(c)

‘We have to’: Customer orders ‘so much’ at Raising Cane’s. She can’t believe what cashier has to do

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

McDonald's sign (l) McDonald's drive thru with caption "for the cup 1:59 you pay 4 4 salt" (c) McDnald's cup (r)

‘In LA they charging for bags too!’: Customer catches McDonald’s worker charging $1.59 for an empty cup

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

Melody Heald

California Pizza Kitchen sign(l), Woman talking(c), Mac and Cheese(r)

‘I’m confused if California Pizza Kitchen is like trolling people now?’: Woman orders mac and cheese from California Pizza Kitchen. She can’t believe what she received

Target sign(l), Woman talking(c), Hand pouring liquid into stanley cup(r)

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