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

Amara Thomas

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera while talking, next to an image of a Sam's Club

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‘I can tell you’re lying to me’: Shopper tries to make a return at Sam’s Club. Then the worker does something unexpected

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

Two panel design with a person grabbing a Reynolds Wrap from a shelf, next to an image of a Dollar Tree sign

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‘Don’t do this’: Dollar Tree manager issues PSA to customers who shop for Reynolds Wrap

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

3 panel image: on the sides a person is peeling a label, in the middle is the exterior of a Big Lots! store.

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‘This is insane’: Big Lots shopper sees $24.99 price label. Then they peel the sticker back

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Target Store Front(l) Woman shares what she saw at target store(r)

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‘I think someone at Target really messed up’: Shopper goes to swimsuit aisle. Then she notices something unusual

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

Photo collage image of a person explaining, a Costco membership card, and a typical Costco Food Court.

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‘Is it just my location orrr?’: Woman shops at Costco. Then she realizes there’s been a surprise policy change

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle the exterior of a Walmart store.

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‘The only upright I would buy would be a…’: Expert says never buy a Bissell, Hoover, or Dirt Devil at Walmart. Then he shows the only vacuum he’d bring home

Salmon on display(l) Woman shares questions people ask about salmon(c) Costco Wholesale Store(r)

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‘What about fresh Atlantic salmon from Costco?’: Expert warns about ‘sushi grade’ fish. Then she calls out homemade sushi

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

Two panel design with a woman looking at her camera from inside of her car, next to an image of a Coach retail store

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‘So all my bags are low quality’: Woman shops at Coach. Then she realizes we’ve been bamboozled

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‘These cards are so difficult to use’: Woman tries to pay with Visa Vanilla gift card at bar. Then the worker does something that makes her feel uncomfortable

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‘Would you buy?’: Shopper sees box of Pop-Tarts on sale at grocery store. Then they take a closer look at a note on it

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

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‘Customers lie constantly’: Best Buy customer brings in return. But he bought the item at Target

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‘It is regional’: Walmart shopper spots Great Value eggs for $12. Then he sees this one for $36

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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‘A man would neveeerrr’: Instacart shopper can’t find SeaPak popcorn shrimp at Target. Then she does this one thing

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

Mars Ramos

2 panel image: on the left is the exterior of an Ashley Homestore and on the right a person explains.

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‘Do better’: Man buys sleeper sofa from Ashley Furniture. He can’t believe how they botched the delivery

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

man shares what happens to him at walmart(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Floor walker at Walmart(r)

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