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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

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’

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

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

‘It gave me the nastiest stomachache’: Popeyes customer orders chicken tenders. She can’t believe what she gets

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

Customers ask for a refund after ordering cheesecake cookie. They can’t believe the employee’s response

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake. They can’t believe the employee’s response

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Crystal light with drink(l+r), Woman talking(c)

‘They didn’t think about doing this first’: Single mom takes Crystal Light powder to restaurant. It backfires

Mike Hadge

Fun fact: Ilona Maher’s sister created the term ‘Girl Dinner’

‘Olympic muffin man’: What’s going on with the chocolate muffins at the Olympic Village?

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

Walmart cart(l), Woman talking(c), Meat in package(r)

‘All supermarkets have this issue’: Walmart customer shares why they will ‘never’ shop for meat at the store, leaving viewers torn

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

Braden Bjella

Woman with shark drink(l+r), Outback Steakhouse(c)

‘I tried holding back my tears’: Outback Steakhouse customer has to make shark attack drink at home after server ruined it

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

woman holding rice krispie treats with caption "huge difference look at these" (l) woman with caption "Kellogg's please explain" (c) woman holding rice krispie treats with caption "let's do a side by side comparison" (r)

‘Kellogg’s, you have some explaining to do’: Customer demands answers after ordering 40-pack of Rice Krispies Treats

young woman in car with caption "$30 a meal is crazy @Chick Fil A" (l&r) Chick-fil-A sign (c)

‘Did I get got?’: Chick-fil-A customer questions if she got scammed after one meal comes out to $30

Woman says Sonic never fulfills sauce order on the app

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