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

Brooke Sjoberg

Costco storefront(l), Man talking(c), Hands touching steaks in packages(r)

‘I always thought the redder the better’: Expert shows how you’re probably choosing your Costco steaks wrong

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

Texas Roadhouse Restaurant(l) Texas Road House customer shocked(c) Texas Road house Bread Rolls with butter(r)

‘It’s true I work at Texas Roadhouse’: Customer finds out the truth about the Texas Roadhouse bread rolls

Kiera Sargent is a self-declared chronically online adult, she enjoys weaving stories out of the content she consumes to reflect on greater social and cultural developments. When she’s not staring at a screen, she stares at the pages of a book, through a camera viewfinder, or at a paint-soaked canvas.

Kiera Sargent

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‘Reese’s would never’: Customer demands answers after noticing change in Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Trader Joe's sign(l), Woman talking(c), Kale on green background(r)

‘Trader Joe’s needs to fix that’: Woman issues warning for people who buy kale at Trader Joe’s

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

Braden Bjella

Woman eating(l), Olive Garden sign(c), Woman looking up(r)

‘She won’t let it go’: Olive Garden customer tries to order Chicken Alfredo with Create Your Own Pasta hack. It backfires

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

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‘Now this is a family size’: Shopper accuses Oreos of gaslighting us with new package sizes

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

Waiter pointing to hands holding menu(l), Man talking with "onion ring conspiracy" text(c), Onion Rings(r)

‘What do you mean?’: Man says restaurant blocked him from ordering onion rings. The reason why is shocking

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

Melody Heald

Olive Garden sign(l), Woman eating with text that says "how much aura did I lose when I ordered the never ending pasta bowl at olive garden but *censored text*"(c), Bowl of fettuccine alfredo (r)

‘That’s why I don’t even bother with that deal’: Olive Garden customer orders the never-ending pasta for a better deal. It backfires

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

Woman talking with text that says "okay i think i'm about to be upset"(l), Olive Garden storefront(c), Hand holding container(r)

‘Texas Roadhouse did this to my pickup order for a side I paid extra for’: Woman issues Olive Garden warning after receiving her to-go order

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘I had an entire basket filled’: Customer shares the 1 item she goes to Trader Joe’s once a year for

Costco Chicken Section(l) Costco wholesale store front(c) Man holding up costco chicken bags(r)

‘I think it develops bacteria’: Costco shopper says he got sick twice after major shift in chicken packaging

Man holding up orange drink(l) Cava Sign(c) Man Holding up salad bowl(r)

‘Chipotle ain’t never do me like that’: Cava customer demands answers after opening his bowl

woman sharing information about vital farms (l) WholeFood Market Store Front(c) Fresh Pasture Eggs in a tray (r)

‘You literally can’t trust anybody’: Whole Foods customer issues warning to people who buy Vital Farms eggs

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‘My entire 49 years I’ve been doing this wrong’: Woman finds out the right way to use a cheese grater

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

Mars Ramos

Beefy 5-Layer Burrito: Taco Bell’s five-layer burrito with seasoned beef, nacho cheese, sour cream, beans, and shredded cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla.(l), Woman talking(c), Taco Bell sign(r)

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