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

Braden Bjella

Screenshots of Tiktok user @padiano holding a Great Value Blueberry Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix; Screenshot of Tiktok user grabbing a box of Jiffy Blueberry Muffin Mix with the reply caption "go look at the blueberry pancakes!!!"; Screenshot of Tiktok user @padiano showing the back of a box of Jiffy muffin mix.

‘Bro they are feeding us play food’: Man reaches for the Great Value blueberry waffle and pancake mix. Then he takes a look at the Jiffy blueberry muffin mix

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @meatdad holding a Brisket; Photo of a Costco meat section; Screenshot of Tiktok user @meatdad holding a piece of sliced brisket.

‘Go buy it’: Meat expert exposes the real reason you should always add a brisket to your shopping cart—even if it’s not on sale

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

Chick Fil A Avocado Ranch Dressing(l) Chick Fil A Restaurant(c) Woman shares what she found inside her dressing(r)

‘Noooo don’t do this to me’: Woman buys Avocado Lime Ranch salad dressing from Chick-fil-A. Then she takes a closer look

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Clif Bar box (l) Woman shares what the new clif bar packages looks like(r)

‘We see what you’re doing’: Shopper buys Clif Bar. Then she exposes what the new packaging really means

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

Two panel design with a woman holding up a packet of pasta seasoning, next to an image of a plate of prepared pasta

‘Something has happened in the last year or so’: Woman buys Knorr pasta. Then she demands answers when it doesn’t cook right

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

3 panel image - left to right - a person laughs, a doordash delivery driver and a receipt from a McDonald's delivery order.

‘The McDonald’s workers had to be so confused’: DoorDash customer orders plain cheeseburgers from McDonald’s. Then she opens the box

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

2 panel image: on the left a person explains and on the right is the exterior of a Costco sign.

‘One of these is a scam’: Costco shopper reaches for whole Kirkland chicken breast. Then she reads the fine print on frozen chicken

‘If you want to make sure your Cheez-Its are the best’: Man says ‘real’ Cheez-It lovers only buy boxes with this fine print. Here’s what to look for

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

Man inside of walmart store(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Great Value strawberries and cream(r)

‘This feels deceptive’: Walmart shopper reaches for Great Value Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal. Then he takes a closer look

‘It’s a cheese drawer’: Expert says most people use their refrigerators’ crisper drawers wrong. Then he reveals the right way

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, and in the middle is the exterior of a Red Lobster restaurant.

‘Was that intentional?’: Red Lobster customer complains after waiting over 45 minutes for Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Then she sees what they put in her to-go bag

2 image split. Woman, concerned, holding olive with chopsticks with overlayed text that reads: "Am I gonna get botulism (smiling tear drop emoji) on left. Costco store on right.

‘Am I gonna get botulism?’: Woman buys jar of olives from Costco. Then she takes a bite

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

Photo of a Dollar General sign; Screenshot of Tiktok user @justlexenee pointing at a box of Mac and Cheese; Photo of a Walmart exterior sign.

‘Noodles that don’t meet compliance’: Shopper buys Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese from both Dollar General and Walmart. Then she opens them up

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @girlandthekitchen salting a raw steak; Center: Photo of a cooked steak; Right: Screenshot from @girlandthekitchen of a seasoned steak being cooked in a frying pan.

‘A beautiful medium rare’: Private chef shows how to make ‘the best steak you’ve ever had.’ Then she reveals it only takes 2 ingredients

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

Screenshot from @oliviamlynn's Tiktok with the caption "Everyone here knows this is my first time ordering steak from the raw meat counter. They're all talking about how i looked so stupide asking for a 1/2 pound of grass fed skirt steak. 'She's never bought this steak before' they all chant in unison.; Photo of a Butcher counter in a supermarket.

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