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Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘Indeed is starting to give Craigslist vibes’: Woman says don’t use Indeed. Is her harrowing warning really based on a true story?

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘I’m letting you in on a dirty little secret’: Woman walks into office building. Then she reveals why your indoor plants don’t last

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

Amara Thomas

Screenshot from Tiktok user @user60798514230 of a Platform Truck at Home Depot with several bags of Quikrete; Photo of a Home Depot Exterior.

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‘Should call someone else to help’: Home Depot shopper wants to buy packs of Quikrete concrete mix. Then a worker tries carrying them

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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‘He could get a ticket for that’: Gas station manager calls out customers who pour their drinks out on the concrete. Here’s why you need to stop

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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‘As a waitress, most of us DO appreciate this!’: Restaurant customer ‘helps’ out server by doing this one thing. It doesn’t go as planned

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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‘Can change your entire day’: Man says what time you leave the house for work matters. Here’s the best time

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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‘It’s the new thing to do’: Customer says service is slow. So he picks up his phone to get the restaurant’s attention with an unusual move

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

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‘You will regret this’: Server shows what happens when you leave cash tips

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‘Next time go SOMEWHERE ELSE’: Home Depot worker has PSA for ‘delusional’ customers who ask for help

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘She tryna get signed’: Restaurant server gives customers the wrong order. Then they see what she’s actually doing

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

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‘In front of his wife!’: Ulta Beauty worker says man came up to register with his wife. Then he says something out of pocket

Disgusted looking woman explaining experience while working at designer store on left. Clothing hangers on rack on right.

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Rapper and Disney star girlfriend say worker has ‘no proof’ he wore the Bottega jacket he was trying to return. Then the worker pulls up evidence

Split image. Woman in car explaining experience at Starbucks on left. Starbucks signage with clouds behind on right.

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‘YOU TIPPED TOO??’: Starbucks barista refuses to remake customer’s drink in drive-thru. Then she asks them to throw it away

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘He’s def cappin’: Man asks Ace Hardware worker if store ‘pays well.’ His response is shocking

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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