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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

Car salesman changes his accent when a customer asks about the Dodge Charger

Car salesman changes his accent when a customer asks about the Dodge Challenger

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

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Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘Just sent this to HR’: Walmart worker takes a nap during her lunch break. It backfires

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

Amara Thomas

‘Oh OK’: Server calls out customers for being ‘passive aggressive’ when she asks if they want another margarita. Here’s what she means

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘She drank it up’: Former Dutch Bros. worker shares how she secretly got revenge on customers

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Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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

Melody Heald

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‘Just give me a moment, darling’: Taco Bell worker vents to DoorDash driver during shift. Here’s why

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘That’s a confident answer’: Woman goes into Wells Fargo to open new account. She ends up helping bank teller with something unexpected

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

Mechanic breaks down what a head gasket is—and why they fail

‘We actually had a Honda in here last week’: Mechanic breaks down what a head gasket is—and why they fail

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‘Still no credit card tipping’: Starbucks barista claims corporate is withholding these benefits from workers

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

Dunkin' worker says new hire didn't know how to count change

‘Not only was it their first day but it was their last day as well’: Dunkin’ worker says new hire didn’t know how to count change

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘My Red Bull has worn off. I have nothing left’: Server 12 hours into her shift says table wouldn’t leave, stayed an hour past closing

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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