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Mike Hadge

‘Your move Cinnabon’: Auntie Anne’s announces a pretzel fragrance and fans ‘knead’ it immediately

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

Amara Thomas

Dunkin Donuts worker talking(l+r), Dunkin Donuts drivethru(c)

‘I just forget sometimes … but I should be more mindful’: Dunkin’ worker issues PSA to customers who come through drive-thru

‘You have ruined everything for me’: Woman says she will never ‘fully trust’ fast food, restaurant food after speaking to Burger King worker

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

‘Been doing this for weeks such a good promo’: Man shares how you can get lunch for 2 at Panera for $6.99

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

‘The price of 3-4 frozen pizzas’: Chuck E. Cheese customer shocked after finding out the cost of 6 mini slices meant for a child

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

Braden Bjella

hand picking up coffee cup with caption "somebody wants to buy a homeless person something" (l) coffee shop with "white girl latte" sign with pumpkin drawn on, caption "Coffee Time with Copper Moon" (c) hand wiping counter with payment pad, caption "I will lose my job if I buy him something" (r)

‘I will lose my job’: Customer tries to buy a coffee for an unhoused person, can’t believe store’s response

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

Woman talking(l+r), Ninja Slushi machine(c)

‘I’m not the only one with this issue’: Customer says brand-new Ninja slushie machine was defective

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

‘I’m going to make this cheaper for you’: Olive Garden customer says server ‘tricked’ her into paying more for her order. Viewers defend the server

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

Melody Heald

Coldstone Creamery worker shows the real reason Reese’s costs extra

‘When I worked at wing stop and ppl would ask why we charged for ranch’: Cold Stone Creamery worker shows the real reason Reese’s costs extra

Guests try Outback Steakhouse's 3-course meal hack for $15

‘Texas Roadhouse over Outback tbh’: Guests try Outback Steakhouse’s 3-course meal for $15. Is it worth it?

Taco Bell drive-thru customer can’t believe $51 price tag on meal for 2

‘Use the Taco Bell app that is where the deals are’: Taco Bell drive-thru customer can’t believe $51 price tag on meal for 2

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

‘I get it now’: The rise of the Panera girlie

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

Nina Hernandez

Worker slams meals provided at the Olympics

‘I have not finished a single meal since starting’: Worker slams meals provided at the Olympics

Italian Olympian sponsored by parmesan cheese captures the internet’s heart: ‘life goals’

hand grabbing fried chicken with caption "Popeyes??? What is this???" (l&r) Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen store entrance (c)

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