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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

Starbucks barista speaking in car with caption "they couldn't pay me enough to do this" (l) Starbucks Frappuccino drink on wooden table (c) Starbucks barista speaking in car with caption "they couldn't pay me enough to do this" (r)

‘They couldn’t pay me enough to do this’: Starbucks barista slams customers who ask for a blended caramel macchiato

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

‘I’m saving $33 by walking across the street’: Woman shares why you shouldn’t have Uber drivers pick you up directly from the airport

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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‘I’ve actually beat the system’: Customer shares McDonald’s app hack to bypass coupon time limits

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

Braden Bjella

former IN-N-Out worker speaking while eating sandwich with caption "you can order fries a side of grilled onions" (l) In-N-Out sign on building (c) former IN-N-Out worker speaking while eating sandwich with caption "you can try ordering this but it's a little bit more difficult" (r)

‘I don’t work there anymore, so it’s not like I can get fired’: Former worker shares In-N-Out ‘order secrets’

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

Waffle House counter with handwritten sign "ORDER FROM THE MENU WE ARE NOT MAKING ANYTHING YOU SAW ON TIKTOK" "and caption "TikTok taking over everything except Waffle House" (l) Waffle house building with sign (c) Waffle House counter with handwritten sign "ORDER FROM THE MENU WE ARE NOT MAKING ANYTHING YOU SAW ON TIKTOK" "and caption "TikTok taking over everything except Waffle House" (r)

‘Waffle House not gon play w y’all’: Waffle House prematurely shuts down ‘TikTok hacks’ by putting up sign

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‘The restaurant doesn’t even have stoves or pots’: Raising Cane’s customer allegedly orders mac and cheese off ‘secret menu’

Lauren Castro is a reporter based in Austin, Texas.

Lauren Castro

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‘As a TJ Maxx employee, we absolutely hate when people do this’: T.J. Maxx customer hides items in storage bin when lines are long so she can come back to purchase later

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‘Is that even McLegal?’: McDonald’s worker agrees to sell customer 26 frozen McRibs for $27

man sleeping in bed caption "He has alarms set to let him know when to jiggle his mouse a little so they still think he's working" (l) hand on mouse on table (c) Laptop on desk with alarm set caption "He has alarms set to let him know when to jiggle his mouse a little so they still think he's working" (r)

‘This is why they want us back in office’: Remote worker sleeps during workday, sets alarms to jiggle mouse and appear active on Teams

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

Melody Heald

Person gives tips on how to save money with produce at Walmart

‘NO DIFFERENT than clipping coupons’: Walmart worker responds to ‘Broccoli-gate,’ urges shoppers to cut off excess produce

Five Guys employee pointing to order screen with "Grilled Cheese" (l) Five Guys sign on building (c) Five Guys employee scrapping grill clean (r)

‘Look at all this sh*t I gotta clean off the f*cking grill’: Five Guys worker urges customers to stop ordering grilled cheese ‘patty melt’ hack

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‘Please don’t do this’: Customer shares divisive Starbucks hack for 80-cent cup of pumpkin cream cold foam

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‘My boss at my last job was paid $30 an hour more than me’: Worker shares hack to ensure boss acts their wage, does more work than them

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‘Please stop’: Five Guys worker makes plea to customers who attempt ‘grilled cheese cheeseburger’ hack

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

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