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Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘Going to be waiting awhile’: Woman goes to Whataburger drive-thru. Then she notices the Toyota in front of her

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

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‘We’re trying to help people out’: Jimmy John’s worker warns customers who order through DoorDash

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

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‘It’s Daisy’: Woman says she’s found the ‘secret’ to Chipotle sour cream. Does it work?

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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‘That’s why these little things are red’: Man buys Nerds Gummy Clusters. He can’t believe what’s on the ingredient label

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

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‘It’s like $130 just for a dinner for family’: Woman says KFC has gotten ‘stingy’ with the mashed potatoes. What’s changed?

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘They stand on shopping is a pleasure’: Publix deli customer shares little-known potato wedge secret

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Calling all competitors’: Olive Garden customers say they changed breadstick recipes. Did they really? Here’s what we know—including where to get them fresh

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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‘I’m gonna act like I didn’t hear this‘: Woman reveals the truth about Cinnabon’s Center of the Roll

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

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‘This happened to me at Texas Roadhouse’: Cheddar’s customers find something unexpected in their restaurant booth. What is that?

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‘I got mine at Costco’: ALDI shopper warns against grocery shopping at the store after opening Chomps Beef Stick

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

Melody Heald

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‘So I should be buying cheese now’: Target shopper issues warning after trying to buy Barilla Cavatappi

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘They have been doing that’: Event-goer catches ‘fresh-squeezed lemonade’ stand using supermarket juice and water from a garden hose

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘Who buys soda from 7-Eleven anyway QT better’: Woman swears off gas station soda after spotting something unusual in Circle K machine

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

Amara Thomas

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‘This is why I take my own jar of peppers’: In-N-Out customer warns against asking for extra peppers

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

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