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Moises Mendez II is a recent graduate from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is a freelance journalist based in New York City writing about everything from music to LGBTQ issues.

Moises Mendez II

Dave and Buster's shutterstock image (l) Siracha on strawberry shortcake caption " When Dave and Buster's decides to serve you strawberry shortcake with Siracha instead of strawberry puree because you complained nicely " (r)

‘Because you complained nicely about getting the wrong food’: TikToker says Dave & Buster’s served her cheesecake with sriracha instead of strawberry puree after she complained

Elizabeth Rose started her career chasing celebrities around New York City. Now she gets the inside scoop on TikTok stars and trends. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School, and her work has appeared on ETOnline, the New York Daily News, and InTouch Magazine.

Elizabeth Rose

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‘This sh*t done got higher than a m*therf*cker’: TikToker’s video on KFC prices goes viral

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

Brooke Sjoberg

young woman with caption "me when customers order venti drinks MADE WITH SWEET CREAM" (l&r) starbucks logo (c)

Starbucks worker roasts customers who order venti drinks with sweet cream instead of milk, sparking debate

Cecilia Lenzen is a former freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

TikToker says she had allergic reaction after receiving wrong milk in coffee.

‘Allergies are serious and should be taken seriously’: TikToker says she landed in hospital after coffee shop gave her wrong milk, sparking debate

Linda Hamilton has words published at ORANGE Magazine and appeared on Texas Student Television.

Linda Hamilton

TikToker says they found screw in Crumbl cookie.

‘It’s for the people with iron deficiency, duh’: TikToker says they found a screw in Crumbl cookie

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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“Price gouging hidden under ‘inflation'”: Walmart worker filmed adding new price to salad dressings, sparking debate

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

Braden Bjella

‘Oh my God, they’re warm’: TikToker says she found over 200 Crumbl Cookies while dumpster-diving, sparking debate (updated)

‘We’re going to see how dirty it really is’: TikToker finds out how much bacteria grows on restaurant silverware in viral TikTok

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

‘I felt ripped off’: Customer catches bakery workers throwing away food after spending nearly $100, sparking debate

woman in starbucks apron with sharpie and cup, caption "when a customer orders their drink by saying the size first"

‘From now on I will say size first’: Starbucks barista shares ‘right way’ for customers to order

‘Y’all paying $5 for sink water’: Panera worker reveals how tea is allegedly prepared

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Well will you look at that?’: Man finesses Whataburger drive-thru worker into giving him a small water cup with a Dr. Pepper in viral TikTok, sparking debate

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‘They paid $5 for milk’: Starbucks barista shares customer’s ‘confusing’ Frappuccino order in viral TikTok

‘NO TIP NO TRIP’: TikToker shows McDonald’s DoorDash order that has been sitting on shelf for 10 minutes, sparking debate

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