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

Melody Heald

Women in the car pointing finger, Black Crumbl Cookies Signage

‘Crumbl, please explain’: Woman pays for Crumbl cookie. Then she takes a bite

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘It’s still a ton of meat’: Arby’s customer buys half-pound roast beef sandwich. Then they weigh the meat

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @kfesteryga of Kim Kardashian's grape display; Center: Screenshot of Tiktok user @kfesteryga with the caption "Kardashian's using food as a prop to prop up luxury food"; Screenshot from Tiktok user @kfesteryga of Khloe Kardashian's birthday cake on top of a structure of cake mix boxes.

Culture

The rise of foodcore: How fashion brands are turning groceries into luxury

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

photo collage of RFK Jr. in front of a hamburger and fries.

RFK Jr.’s diet whims thrust on HHS staff with new Steak ‘n Shake pop-up

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

Amara Thomas

Women holding angus burger meat patties, Walmart store

‘Don’t buy meat from them’: Walmart shopper buys Angus Beef Burgers. Then she takes a closer look at the fine print

2 image split. Man in car on left. McDonald's on right.

‘It’s gonna be $8.54’: McDonald’s customer orders grilled cheese. He can’t believe what he receives

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

Braden Bjella

‘What’s in it?’: Man makes both Oscar Mayer and Costco bacon. Then he takes a look at the grease

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

Photo composite of A McDonalds Sign and a Canadian Snack Wrap

McDonald’s is bringing back the Snack Wrap. Here’s when you’ll find this beloved item on the menu

Photo of a woman smiling in a bathroom mirror.

Woman stops eating carrots. Then she looks in the mirror after 3 months and notices something amazing

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

The McDonald’s Snack Wrap is coming back…recession indicator?

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

3 panel image: a person explains, the exterior of a Wing Stop restaurant, and a Wing Stop bag.

‘Dripping all over’: Woman orders Wingstop for take-out. Then she notices something on worker’s hand

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

‘Former produce manager here. This is correct!’: Woman at grocery store shops for pineapple. Then she uses this little-known trick to check if it’s ripe

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

‘Serious adverse health consequences’: Johnsonville recalls 22,000 lbs of sausage after customers find this inside

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

2 image split. Man with caption that reads: "'bouta get a divorce over chicken tenders" on left. Plate of chicken tenders on right.

‘I feel like that’s a bigger issue than the chicken’: Man grills food for his wife and stepdaughter. Here’s why it may lead to a divorce

2 image split. Taco Bell on left. Man in car on right.

Food