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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

Mom buys new Enfamil formula. Then she notices something unusual inside the can

‘I hope I can get some answers’: Mom buys new Enfamil formula. Then she notices something unusual inside the can

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

Melody Heald

Woman shares how to make the best box cake from Betty Crocker mix

‘I swear by this’: Woman shares how to make the best box cake from Betty Crocker mix

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

Braden Bjella

‘I stopped buying all lunch meat. I really wonder how many people did the same’: Woman issues Boar’s Head warning

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

Olive Garden customer calls out servers who refused to give him his calamari

‘We’re not allowed to give you this food’: Olive Garden customer calls out servers who refused to give him his calamari. Here’s why

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

Walmart shopper notices something unusual about the Great Value bagel pack

‘This isn’t normal’: Walmart shopper notices something unusual about the Great Value bagel pack

Mike Hadge

Man holding someone in chipotle costume(l), Chipotle costume going in chipotle bag(c), Someone in chipotle costume with two women(r)

Chipotle, Cinnabon, and Auntie Anne’s have all released official Halloween costumes this year, but why?

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

Woman talking(l), Cici's Pizza sign(c), Man working pizza buffet(r)

‘Why do you have to keep going up there to request a pizza?’: Woman pays $72 for Cicis Pizza, says it’s not a ‘real’ buffet

Sam's club sign(l), Man talking(c), Finger peeling off expiration sticker on orange juice jugs(r)

‘Up to some shenanigans here’: Shopper catches Sam’s Club putting new expiration stickers on old orange juice

rainforest cafe new york Woman talking(l), Rainforest cafe(c), Rainforest Cafe mascot(r)

Rumors that Rainforest Cafe will open in NYC has the internet tracking down clues: ‘please let it be true’

lunchly KSI, Mr Beast, and Logan Paul holding lunchly products with lunchly products in background

Logan Paul, MrBeast, and KSI launch Lunchables competitor ‘Lunchly’

Panera Bread storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Drive-thru sign(r)

‘Don’t you dare’: Panera drive-thru customer orders brownie. She can’t believe how they serve it to her

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Gingerale can(l), Woman sipping drink(c), Hand holding glass of soda(r)

‘Didn’t want to believe [it]’: Customer reveals what really happens when you order ginger ale and they’re out at a restaurant

Customer goes to ‘fancy’ restaurant and orders pasta. Then they spot the Barilla farfalle box in the back

‘Why I never buy pasta at a restaurant’: Customer goes to ‘fancy’ restaurant and orders pasta. Then they spot the Barilla farfalle box in the back

‘Apparently Velveeta thinks I identify as a family of 5: Customer accuses Velveeta of false advertising

national cheeseburger day deals - Fingers pointing to cheeseburger over abstract background

Food