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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

3 panel image: in panel 1 is the exterior of a Panera Bread shop, in panel 2 is the interior of a Panera shop, in panel 3 is a person squeezing a bagel.

‘I wish I was lying’: Woman orders bagel from Panera. Did she get a display bagel?

3 panel image: on the side a woman explains, in the middle a sign for Whataburger restaurant.

‘They clearly were trying to cover it up’: Whataburger customer thinks her order total is suspicious. Then she asks for a receipt

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

Two panel design with a woman holding up an olive to the camera in one, next to an image of a Costco from the outside.

‘That in fact is not a pimento’: Costco shopper demands answers after buying Kirkland pimiento-stuffed olives

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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‘Grab them while you can’: Shopper reveals secret change in Classico’s new tomato sauce jar

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Two panel design with a close up of a Marie calendar meal prep kit next to an image of a person who seems disgusted

‘KFC for life’: Man demands answers after ordering Marie Callender’s meal kit and opening this

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the left are some Ritz rackers, in the middle a person with a beard speaks, and on the right we see a pool if cooking oil.

‘I know they’re classic’: Man issues Ritz cracker warning and says they’re part of the ‘poor 4 foods.’ Is he right?

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

Melody Heald

Wingstop(l), Woman talking(C), Hot wings(r)

‘Y’ALL PLAYED IN MY FACE’: Wingstop customer orders 30 wings for $45. Then she opens the box

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

‘I’m genuinely upset cause these are my favorite snack’: Harris Teeter shopper demands answers after Cheez-It turns her mouth black

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‘It was wet’: Woman swears off food delivery apps after taking bite of caesar salad wrap. Can she sue?

‘This is why I always sub’: McDonald’s worker shows the difference between round egg, folded egg. Here’s which one you should order

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

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‘I just want U.K. food rules’: Man shops Ore-Ida hash browns. Then he reads the label on Walmart Great Value hash browns

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‘Growing up in Detroit that’s how we always get it’: Woman shows ‘crazy crust’ Little Caesars hack. First, you need a Hot-N-Ready

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‘Aren’t CRANBERRIES red-ish?!’: Woman buys case of Canada Dry cranberry ginger ale. Then she pours out a glass

Woman sharing what happened when she opened a can of Cranberry(l) Ocean Spray Cran Berry(c) Woman holding can of ocean spray upside down(r)

‘I made homemade…I’ll never go back to canned’: Woman buys Ocean Spray cranberry sauce from H-E-B. Why does it look like that?

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

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