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Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

‘That brand we all love?’: Shopper reveals little-known secret behind this Walmart brand. It’s actually Great Value

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

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‘Why?’: Best Buy worker demands answers after seeing the new Samsung Galaxy S25

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

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‘I swear they’re doing this on purpose’: Facebook user shows how to deactivate account after update makes it ‘nearly impossible’

Woman shares great value snacks(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Hand holding great value chocolate bar(r)

‘The Twix Dupe go so crazy’: Walmart shopper issues PSA to customers who buy Kit Kat, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers at the store

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

A spirit airlines airplane with a phone of a woman on either side.

‘We literally just got kicked off for crop tops’: Spirit Airlines changes dress code policy to no ‘offensive’ tattoos or ‘inadequate’ clothing

‘Tried being grimy, caught anyway’: Man catches Subaru dealer disabling dashcam. The worker didn’t know about the second one

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I’m definitely going to Walmart just to see if I can find it’: Man buys Orville movie theater butter at Walmart. Then he reveals this little-known shopping trick

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‘What does it mean?’: Woman goes on a date with a man. Then 2 women at the restaurant slip her a note

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

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‘Just so many possible points of failure’: Man spots a pricey $3,300 Samsung Bespoke fridge. Then he opens the door

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Big Lots is closing’: Hot Topic shopper sees $34.90 price label. Then they peel the sticker back

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘I’d guess one of those solar blinds’: Woman stays at Hilton. Then she takes a walk outside by the very room she’s staying in

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‘It’s the equivalent of having part of the world locked’: Man buys BMW. Then it reminds him that ‘he’s broke’

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‘I just don’t even drink water when I go to restaurants’: Server warns against drinking directly from cups at restaurants

Walmart Store Front(l) Man shares if its cheaper to change your own oil(c) Man pours oil for engine(r)

Is it really cheaper to change your own oil? Expert goes to Walmart, finds everything you need. Now he knows for certain

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

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