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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

Women shops from walmart, buys 4-pound bag of Great Value chicken wings. She’s shocked when she opens the bag

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‘It’s a bargain’: Walmart shopper buys 4-pound bag of Great Value chicken wings. Then she’s shocked when she opens it up

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

Braden Bjella

Poorly opened Philadelphia Cream cheese package, and unopened package of Philadelphia cream Cheese

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‘You didn’t open it right’: Woman demands answers after buying, opening block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Should you buy the block or tub?

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

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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‘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

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

Nina Hernandez

Man shocked to see semi developed baby chick in his egg while making breakfast

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‘Check your egg cartons’: Man makes bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast. Then he takes a closer look at the skillet

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. Blurred circle on meat on left. Sam's Club building on right.

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‘Chef here! That’s Meat Glue’: Woman buys filet mignon steaks from Sam’s Club. Then she puts them on the grill

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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‘They do this a lot ’: Walmart shopper reaches for $5.57 Great Value eggs. Then she spots Eggland’s Best eggs

2 image split. Woman in kitchen on left. Box of Jimmy Dean's sausage biscuits on right.

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‘It’s not just pork sausage’: Expert reaches for Jimmy Dean Sausage Biscuits. Then she takes a look at the fine print and issues a warning

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‘I don’t buy veggies, fruits or bakery at Walmart’: Pennsylvania shopper buys Lemon Cake Poppers at Walmart. Then she bites into one

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

3 panel image: left to right- a person explains, in the middle the instacart on a phone, and a person reaches into a bag.

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‘That’s actually a crime’: Instacart customer receives order. Then she realizes all the food is covered in this strange liquid

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‘Even more egregious than Kraft’: Expert explains the real reason why Velveeta Mac & Cheese tastes different now. It’s mostly made up of these 2 ingredients

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‘Stop playing right now’: Grocery shopper goes to dairy section. Then they notice something strange about Crystal Farms provolone cheese

Screenshots of Tiktok user @padiano holding a Great Value Blueberry Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix; Screenshot of Tiktok user grabbing a box of Jiffy Blueberry Muffin Mix with the reply caption "go look at the blueberry pancakes!!!"; Screenshot of Tiktok user @padiano showing the back of a box of Jiffy muffin mix.

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‘Bro they are feeding us play food’: Man reaches for the Great Value blueberry waffle and pancake mix. Then he takes a look at the Jiffy blueberry muffin mix

Screenshot of Tiktok user @meatdad holding a Brisket; Photo of a Costco meat section; Screenshot of Tiktok user @meatdad holding a piece of sliced brisket.

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‘Go buy it’: Meat expert exposes the real reason you should always add a brisket to your shopping cart—even if it’s not on sale

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

Two panel design with a woman holding up a packet of pasta seasoning, next to an image of a plate of prepared pasta

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‘Something has happened in the last year or so’: Woman buys Knorr pasta. Then she demands answers when it doesn’t cook right

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