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

Mars Ramos

Woman orders a pinot noir—she catches the bartender mixing 2 reds together

‘I’m pretty sure that’s illegal’: Woman Orders a Pinot Noir—She Catches the Bartender Mixing 2 Reds Together

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Woman says Aunt Jemima syrup hasn’t tasted the same since Pearl Milling re-brand

‘We need to get Auntie back’: Woman says Aunt Jemima syrup hasn’t tasted the same since Pearl Milling re-brand

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

ShopRite customers finds a single kiwi slice in each shrink-wrapped fruit

‘Someone’s ex is allergic to kiwi’: ShopRite customers find a single kiwi slice in each shrink-wrapped fruit. Why?

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Taco Bell customer finds receipt from 2012

‘Where did we go wrong?’: Taco Bell customer finds receipt from 2012. She’s can’t believe the total

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

Melody Heald

Woman scores a Too Good To Go bag from a Michelin star restaurant for only $10

‘Each one of these is probably around $20’: Woman scores a Too Good To Go bag from a Michelin star restaurant for only $10

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

Braden Bjella

Woman says Kraft Mac & Cheese contains a surprising contaminant

‘This is horrifying’: Woman says Kraft Mac & Cheese contains a surprising contaminant. Kraft Heinz responds

Cracker Barrel worker speaking (l) Cracker Barrel (c) Cracker Barrel worker speaking (r)

‘Wait I never noticed the stars’: Cracker Barrel server says she’s a 4-star. What does that mean?

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

airplane peanuts in had (l) flight attendant speaking (c) flight attendant (r)

‘I love this job… but it is NOT easy’: Flight attendant reveals why airlines no longer serve peanuts on flight

McDonald's customer pulling blurred item from McFlurry with caption "We have no idea what she just found at the bottom of her mcflurry im losing my mind" (l) mcFlurries in hands (c) McDonald's customer pulling blurred item from McFlurry with caption "We have no idea what she just found at the bottom of her mcflurry im losing my mind" (r)

‘IT WAS SO ON PURPOSE’: McDonald’s customer finds something unusual in her McFlurry

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

woman speaking with caption "okay so explain to me how we have orange juice" (l) strawberry juice in glass (c) woman speaking with caption "look I feel like there should be strawberry juice" (r)

‘There’s fruit punch but like’: Woman wonders why there’s no strawberry juice sold in stores? It’s complicated

Chipotle customer shows she got less than a fist-full of food in her chicken burrito bowl after ordering online

‘I paid $11.85 for this’: Chipotle customer gets half a chicken burrito bowl when she orders online. It’s different in-store

Subway worker says customer had them make a sandwich, then walked out after seeing cost

‘I didn’t see the price’: Subway worker says customer had them make a sandwich, then walked out after seeing cost

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

Applebee’s customer orders the new $15 all-you-can eat special, gets so much more than they bargained for

‘As a server at Applebees, this special can’t end fast enough’: Applebee’s customer orders the $15 all-you-can eat special, gets so much more than they bargained for

Panera Bread customer receives $48 DoorDash order in error

‘I never get dessert’: Viewers divided after Panera Bread customer receives $48 DoorDash order in error—and chooses to eat it

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

TikToker explaining that Cane's Chicken Tenders are now being made smaller.

Food