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

Brooke Sjoberg

Screenshot of Tiktok user @nicholeaadan; Photo of a motel parking lot.

‘Moving is stressful enough’: Family checks into hotel. Then they notice something strange about their cars

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

Airbnb Bedroom(l) Airbnb logo on phone display(r)

‘I don’t know what’s going on here’: Woman checks into two-bedroom Airbnb rental. Then they look behind the bookshelf

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

2 panel image: on the left is a person explaining. On the right is the interior of a car with text over: Chat this is my LOANER car while mines getting worked on

‘I have a Porsche Macan and they gave me a brand new Cayenne GTS’: BMW driver goes to the dealership. Then she gets this loaner

3 panel image showing a person explaining and a cropped image in the middle with text over that says, "This pic is lkinda gross sorry"

‘This is so scary’: Trader Joe’s shopper issues warning for anyone who buys bully sticks for their dogs

A person explains, on the sides, viruses lurk.

‘Benefit does not outweigh the risk’: Expert issues warning for anyone who uses Tamiflu

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @hayesandjames next to a photo of a Walmart store exterior.

‘The best moving hack EVER’: Shopper orders 10 packing boxes from Walmart. Then her delivery arrives

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

3 panel image that shows a Ford Raptor truck in the middle and a person on the sides. On the left the person is happy. On the right the person is sad.

‘Get a truck they said’: Man fills Ford Raptor up at Chevron for the first time. Then he sees what it costs

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

tropicana juice on display(l) Man looking shocked(c) hand holding tropica juice(r)

‘How stupid do they think we are?’: Shopper finds ‘light’ Tropicana orange juice at the store. Then he takes a closer look

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

Nina Hernandez

3-panel image showing the Volkswagen logo, a Volkswagen vehicle in the rain, and 100 dollar bills falling.

‘Salesman in cabo rn’: Man buys Volkswagen Atlas as his ‘dad car.’ Viewers can’t believe the monthly car payment

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

Waffle House sign(l), Woman talking(c), Cheeseburger hashbrown bowl(r)

‘Our waitress said I was the first person to ever order this’: Waffle House customer orders Cheeseburger Hash Brown bowl. Then they bring it out

Screenshots from @shyanne.thylia Tiktoks.

‘I almost paid $800’: Toyota driver tries to get Apple CarPlay installed. Then she discovers little-known feature 7 months later

Photo of an airport terminal; Screenshot of Tiktok user @jenny_kurtzz

‘I could never do that’: American Airlines passenger tests out ‘airport theory.’ Then she gets to her gate

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

Mars Ramos

Left: Photo of an Olive Garden Exterior; Center: Photo of Olive Garden Breadsticks; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @@chantalcaz.

‘One time I found one of those blue tags in my daughter’s Alfredo’: Woman issues warning over Olive Garden breadsticks. Do you need to worry?

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Screenshot of Tiktok user @queentayshops's 2025 Camry gas tank; Screenshot of Tiktok user @queentayshops.

‘Since my car is infamous let’s do this’: Woman purchases 2025 Toyota Camry. Then she realizes what it means for her gas bill

Screenshot of Tiktok user @sistatiphsfam; Photo of a Walmart exterior.

TikTok