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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘I don’t know how to wrap it’: Customer goes to Wendy’s and orders the ‘T-Rex’ burger off its ‘secret’ menu

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

Man talking(l), Woman eating McDonalds fries(c), Finger pointing to McDonalds screen(r)

‘Ingenious move’: McDonald’s customer shares fry hack for getting more bang for your buck

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

Melody Heald

Woman shares trick to getting through to a human when you call customer service

‘I literally cracked the code’: Woman shares trick to getting through to a human when you call customer service

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

Woman talking(l+r), Hands holding phone with uber eats app open

‘As a Dasher we are just as upset for you’: Uber Eats driver says you should always screenshot your driver. Here’s why

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

Movie theater worker explains why you should what you do in your seat during screening

‘The couples at the back’: Customer shows new movie theater cameras—and reveals why you should watch what you do in your seat

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

Eric Webb

‘We have a few things people don’t know’: Waffle House customer asks for steak. He gets handed the real menu—not the ‘Favorites’

Expert shares trick to homemade Pop Tarts

‘Kelloggs makes Pop Tarts so if you needed another reason to make these at home, now you have it’: Expert shares trick to homemade Pop-Tarts

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

Natasha Dubash

couple shares how they save money while eating out at restaurant

‘Gotta save money somehow’: Viewers divided after couple shares how they save money while eating out at restaurant

McDonald’s customer gets told ice cream machines are broken. So he lies and says he’s a ‘secret shopper’

‘I order online.. they can’t say no’: McDonald’s customer gets told ice cream machines are broken. So he lies and says he’s a ‘secret shopper’

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

Tenant says apartment complex wouldn’t accept cash for a 2-cent bill

‘We don’t take cash’: Tenant says apartment complex wouldn’t accept cash for a 2-cent bill. Here’s how he got revenge

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

Man shares how to get out of leasing agreement without repercussions

‘Are you tired of paying rent at your apartment complex?’: Man shares how to get out of leasing agreement without repercussions

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Passenger shares PSA on why you shouldn’t bring straw-lid water bottles on planes

‘I hit like 15 people’: Passenger says you shouldn’t bring straw-lid water bottles on planes

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

‘This is actually real if u go in like 5 mins before they close’: Does this Little Caesars trick actually work?

Expert reveals the best free service to file your taxes yourself

‘I’ll NEVER go back to TurboTax’: Expert reveals the best free service to file your taxes yourself

Woman talking(l+r), Phone with united airlines app(c)

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