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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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‘They know u taking it home’: Olive Garden customer exposes workers’ alleged tactic to stop customers from taking home never-ending pasta

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 got so tired of customers asking for salt packets at the window’: Worker shares how she dealt with customer who asked for unsalted fries with salt packets, sparking debate

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

‘Feeding us struggle meals for employee appreciation’: Worker claims workplace fed employees Cup Noodles for employee appreciation

‘That’s a Little Caesar’s pizza’: DoorDash customer’s Pizza Hut order came with mismatched slice

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘That’s why your orders look hella small’: Chipotle worker admits to half-scooping online orders

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‘If it’s under $10, I’m not taking it’: DoorDash driver shows piles of non-tippers’ pizza boxes, sparking debate

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‘Do not tell my boss that I deserve a raise’: Subway worker shares PSA to customers who try to advocate for him in front of his boss

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘I want them to ignore me’: Man shares his hack to find the best Chinese food in America

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘It is a lot of work’: Chipotle worker fired after calling out customer who ordered $3 burrito hack to his face

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‘Last time I ordered online was the last’: Chipotle customer tests ‘theory’ you get less food when you order online

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’ve been bamboozled’: Customer spots Betty Crocker mix at Crumbl Cookies, sparking speculation

McDonald's worker hand on hat caption "To the people who came to my store and handed me fake money... thanks now I have to pay 150 dollars outta pocket" (l) McDonald's worker holding money at drive thru booth (c)McDonald's worker looking right caption "To the people who came to my store and handed me fake money... thanks now I have to pay 150 dollars outta pocket" (r)

‘Basically working for free’: Worker says they have to pay McDonald’s back $150 after accidentally accepting fake money

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‘You got some extra ingredients on it’: Customer flamed for admitting to sending steak back 3 times

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‘I couldn’t believe my eyes.. i knew i wasn’t going crazy’: Chipotle customer says they ‘caught’ worker fulfilling online orders with ‘half spoons’

Lauren Castro is a reporter based in Austin, Texas.

Lauren Castro

‘Your laziness could have cost me my life’: Customer calls out Starbucks barista for making ‘unsanitized’ drink and lying about honoring allergy requests

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