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Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Woman with cucumber(l), Target sign(c), Woman talking(r)

‘Wouldn’t it just be easier to remove the cucumbers from the shelves?’: Target shopper puts cucumber in her cart. Then she gets a voicemail

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Syrup bottles on shelves(l), Woman talking(c), Target sign(r)

‘Did you know this?’: Woman shops Pearl Milling, Log Cabin, Cary’s maple syrup. Then she learns why you should buy this Target Good & Gather bottle instead

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

Melody Heald

In-n-out-burger sign(l), Woman talking(c), Food at in-n-out burger(r)

‘How has nobody noticed?’: In-N-Out customer buys animal-style fries, burger. Then they take a closer look at the packaging

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

man sharing on tiktok experience with uber eats delivery(l) Man with Uber Eats delivery bag(r)

‘I always go to the lobby’: Man calls out renters who make Uber Eats drivers deliver to their apartment door

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

2 panel image: on the left are 2 slushy machines with text over: NInja Vs. Iceman Slushy Machines

‘Absolute garbage’: Customer tests $299 Ninja SLUSHi and $199 Costco Iceman slushie machine with Crush soda. Which is better?

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

Amara Thomas

two panel design with a fisherman holding up a lobster and looking in the camera in a smirk, next to an image of a Lobster

‘This is one of the many things that we do’: Expert reveals the real reason some lobsters have this V-shape on their tails

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle is a top down photo of a boiled lobster.

‘If you have to ask, stay home’: Should you ask server ahead of time for price of ‘market price’ items?

3 panel image: in panel 1 is the exterior of a Panera Bread shop, in panel 2 is the interior of a Panera shop, in panel 3 is a person squeezing a bagel.

‘I wish I was lying’: Woman orders bagel from Panera. Did she get a display bagel?

3 panel image: on the side a woman explains, in the middle a sign for Whataburger restaurant.

‘They clearly were trying to cover it up’: Whataburger customer thinks her order total is suspicious. Then she asks for a receipt

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

Two panel design with a woman holding up an olive to the camera in one, next to an image of a Costco from the outside.

‘That in fact is not a pimento’: Costco shopper demands answers after buying Kirkland pimiento-stuffed olives

two panel design with close up of Classico for cheese sauce, next to an image of a person in a grocery store

‘Grab them while you can’: Shopper reveals secret change in Classico’s new tomato sauce jar

Two panel design with a close up of a Marie calendar meal prep kit next to an image of a person who seems disgusted

‘KFC for life’: Man demands answers after ordering Marie Callender’s meal kit and opening this

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the left are some Ritz rackers, in the middle a person with a beard speaks, and on the right we see a pool if cooking oil.

‘I know they’re classic’: Man issues Ritz cracker warning and says they’re part of the ‘poor 4 foods.’ Is he right?

Wingstop(l), Woman talking(C), Hot wings(r)

‘Y’ALL PLAYED IN MY FACE’: Wingstop customer orders 30 wings for $45. Then she opens the box

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

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