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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Staples employee dubbed the "Staples baddie" working in a Staples store, holding up a planner with text overlay reading, "Planners with the Staples baddie."

The “Staples Baddie” is doing better marketing than Staples ever did

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Left: Bald man looking into the camera while in a Staples store, text overlay reads, "There's gotta be a good conspiracy theory here." Right: Closeup Night View of Staples The Office Superstore Building Exterior.

“These prices are ridiculous”: Shopper spots a $115 sign at Staples. Then he finds it on Amazon for $26

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @trygal holding HP Ink Cartridges; Center: Photo of a Staples exterior; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @trygal.

‘Just buy a new printer’: Woman goes to Staples for HP printer ink. Then she sees the price tags

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 shares story shopping at staples(l), Staples office store front(r)

‘I don’t actually work here’: Customer asks for help at Staples. Then a worker asks her to come behind the counter

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

Staples worker can’t get on the same page with customer.

‘I cannot believe how many people don’t know what a surge protector is’: Staples worker can’t get on the same page with customer. Does she need a surge protector or an extension cord?

Staples