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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

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‘They’ve always been $100’: TikToker alleges Target raised the price of a rug after she made a viral video about it (updated)

Cecilia Lenzen is a former freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

‘So much work for such little pay’: Ulta worker describes how she worked overtime to set up Fenty Beauty display in viral TikTok

Instacart order overlaid on video of a man in a car

‘Y’all have to admit this is out of line’: Instacart shopper shows 222-item order pays $15.42, sparking debate (updated)

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

Braden Bjella

‘Oh my God, they’re warm’: TikToker says she found over 200 Crumbl Cookies while dumpster-diving, sparking debate (updated)

‘We’re going to see how dirty it really is’: TikToker finds out how much bacteria grows on restaurant silverware in viral TikTok

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

‘I felt ripped off’: Customer catches bakery workers throwing away food after spending nearly $100, sparking debate

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

woman sitting alone in living room, television reflection shows person next to her with caption "theres a whole person sitting next to me brooo wtf"

‘That’s why I never look at the TV when it’s off’: TikToker appears to capture ghost sitting next to her in reflection of TV

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

young woman blinking eyes, looking upset with caption "me: is in a wheelchair.. customer: sitting on the job, are we?"

‘Boomers get so mad when workers aren’t actively suffering’: Worker in wheelchair says customers joke about her ‘sitting on the job,’ sparking debate

woman in starbucks apron with sharpie and cup, caption "when a customer orders their drink by saying the size first"

‘From now on I will say size first’: Starbucks barista shares ‘right way’ for customers to order

‘Y’all paying $5 for sink water’: Panera worker reveals how tea is allegedly prepared

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

young woman laughing at private messages with 5-minute timer

‘Why are guys so entitled’: Man threatens to break up with TikToker if she doesn’t take down a selfie from Instagram Story

Whataburger drive thru worker (l) Whataburger fries (c) Man smiling in car (r)

‘Well will you look at that?’: Man finesses Whataburger drive-thru worker into giving him a small water cup with a Dr. Pepper in viral TikTok, sparking debate

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

Tricia Crimmins

walmart security checking bags of shopper with caption "in walmart this man said i was stealing! this the second time they checking my baggg this is crazy please share"

‘SHOPPING WHILE BLACK’: Woman says she was accused of stealing at Walmart—so she returns it all in viral TikTok

order of "Gr Strwbry Crm Frp" 2% Milk No Strawberry Puree (l) Starbucks cup (c) starbucks special order with just foamed milk (r)

‘They paid $5 for milk’: Starbucks barista shares customer’s ‘confusing’ Frappuccino order in viral TikTok

man ringing doorbell (l) people entering house (r)

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