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

Natasha Dubash

Man realizes he just bought a fish without a tail at the pet store

‘They just didn’t wanna deal with him’: Man says pet store gave him a fish without a tail

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

Melody Heald

Chipotle customer gets served brown guac in bowl

‘For $20 that guacamole better be green green’: Viewers divided after Chipotle customer gets served brown guac in bowl

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Raising Cane's customer questions scarce menu options after pulling up to the drive-thru

‘I just know y’all not raving about a place with only 2 items’: Raising Cane’s customer questions scarce menu options after pulling up to the drive-thru

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

Nina Hernandez

woman uses food stamps to buy Eerwhon smoothie

‘Using EBT at erewhon is nuts’: Viewers divided after woman uses food stamps to buy Erewhon smoothie

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Woman finds car on Facebook Marketplace for $2,300. It ends up costing her way more in the long run

‘He never advised me against getting it’: Woman finds 2009 GMC on Facebook Marketplace for $2,300. It backfires

Trader Joe’s worker says you’re supposed to bag your own groceries

‘We ARE judging you’: Trader Joe’s worker says you’re supposed to bag your own groceries

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

Chipotle worker gets 'mad' when customer asks for more rice

‘He was fed upppp’: Chipotle worker gets ‘mad’ when customer asks for more rice

Server shares demonstration of 'how to order a steak,' says most customers don't know how to

‘I’m sick of you … sending back this … food’: Server shares demonstration of ‘how to order a steak,’ says you’re probably doing it wrong

Customer accuses 1-800 Flowers of false advertising

‘They only offered him 20% of his money back’: Customer accuses 1-800 Flowers of false advertising

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

Retail worker reveals how you're using 'tap to pay' wrong

‘I thought this was common sense’: Retail worker reveals how you’re using ‘tap to pay’ wrong

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 finds a ton of repos at the Carmax auction. He says that should be a major red flag for customers

‘All these cars have stickers’: Expert finds a ton of repos at the CarMax auction. He says that should be a major red flag for customers

Ex-worker reveals that yes, you only get 4 ounces of protein per serving and managers ‘watch us like hawks’

‘Chipotle has to change’: Ex-worker reveals that yes, you only get 4 ounces of protein per serving and managers ‘watch us like hawks’

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

What is ‘reality shifting?’ The TikTok trend, explained

Walmart shopper has to walk around with shopping cart full of locked-up items

‘I feel embarrassed carrying this around’: Walmart shopper has to walk around with shopping cart full of locked-up items

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

Restaurant guest orders mac and cheese and chicken tenders. She doesn't expect what she receives

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