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

Braden Bjella

man picking moldy fruit from containers with gloves caption "okay so this is part two of exposing grocery stores" (l) and "this is no good" (r)

‘This is called not wasting’: Grocery store worker says he has to do ‘reworking’ of moldy strawberries

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

‘Costco wholesale got some explaining to do’: Kirkland customer buys new laundry pods. She can’t believe what they look like

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

Natasha Dubash

speedometer with "change engine oil soon" message (l) man with caption "10k mile oil change intervals he says" (r)

‘I don’t care what they recommend’: Viewers torn after mechanic calls out 10,000-mile rule for oil changes

Job candidate talks about ‘toxic hiring process’ he went through, then outs company

‘Here’s a company you shouldn’t work for’: Job candidate talks about ‘toxic hiring process’ he went through—then outs company

Job hunter shows up to interview at a Verizon franchise

‘It was absolutely insulting’: Job hunter shows up to interview at a Verizon franchise. It backfires

DoorDash customer slams drivers who refuse to leave order at their door

‘I did not order Meet Up dash’: DoorDash customer slams drivers who refuse to leave order at their door

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Mall shopper stops at beauty kiosk to test curling iron

‘This why ignore em n keep walking’: Mall shopper stops at beauty kiosk to test curling iron. It backfires

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Rue21 worker learns that all stores closing in the next 4-6 weeks

‘Girl some people don’t know until the day before’: Rue21 worker learns that all stores closing in the next 4-6 weeks

Customer finds something ‘disgusting’ in her Chipotle burrito. She’s not the only one

‘I’m so scared to get Chipotle now’: Customer finds something ‘disgusting’ in her Chipotle burrito. She’s not the only one

Mercedes driver shocked after paying $15 for 10% charge

‘When did charging become the same price as gas?!’: Mercedes driver shocked after paying $15 for 10% charge

Uber customer warns of new scam drivers are pulling after being charged almost $300 extra

‘Don’t take Uber anymore’: Uber customer warns of new scam drivers are pulling after being charged almost $300 extra

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Woman shares how she got 3 part-time jobs using this resume hack

‘I applied to 65 jobs and wasn’t hearing back’: Woman shares how she got 3 part-time jobs using this resume hack

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

Expert reveals how to tell if you’re ‘settling’ in a relationship

‘So draining’: Dating expert reveals how to tell if you’re ‘settling’ in a relationship

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

Melody Heald

Customer swears off Uber Share after seeing who he had to ride with

‘I know that ride was silent as hell’: Customer swears off Uber Share after seeing who he has to ride with

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

Burlington manager tries to force customer to leave without the items they paid for. It backfires

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