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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

TikToker shares shocking info on AMC charging for pop corn delivery

‘This isn’t DoorDash’: Customer catches AMC Theater charging $2 ‘delivery fee’ for concessions

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

Amazon worker warns of bed bug infestation at Amazon warehouse

‘Shopping addiction cured!’: Amazon worker warns of bed bug infestation at Amazon warehouse

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

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‘Toyota & Honda Only’: Should you buy a new car in your 20s? Expert says 2019 BMW ‘ruined her life’

Man tries to use Sam’s Club ‘day pass.’

‘It’s my first time here’: Man tries to use Sam’s Club ‘day pass.’ 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

Nurse says you should never go to the hospital in July

‘Every surgery goes wrong’: Nurse says you should never go to the hospital in July

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

Mars Ramos

Customer shares how to replace the battery in your AirTag when it dies

‘I always thought you had to buy a new one’: Customer shares how to replace the battery in your AirTag when it dies

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

Braden Bjella

Expert exposes how to tell if an item you got from Amazon was a return

‘Amazon should have to disclose this’: Expert exposes how to tell if an item you got from Amazon was a return

Woman buys Chevy Traverse. It has to get towed back to the dealership twice in just 7 weeks

‘Go get a Toyota Highlander’: Woman buys Chevy Traverse. It has to get towed back to the dealership twice in just 7 weeks

Man says 50-inch TVs are on ‘hidden clearance’ at Walmart for just $50

‘Can’t wait for you to buy them all up and resell them for higher!‘: Man says 50-inch TVs are on ‘hidden clearance’ at Walmart for just $50

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

Nina Hernandez

‘Why all the secrecy Publix??’: Woman slams Publix’s response after new car gets hit by shopping cart

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

‘I’ve owned 4’: Should you buy a rental car? Expert weighs in on risks

‘My cart froze up’: Man says Home Depot is now locking up shopping carts

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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‘This cost me $90’: IHOP customer reports ants, ‘food poisoning.’ She can’t believe the manager’s response

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‘Toll roads are the biggest scam’: Florida driver has SunPass and E-PASS. Why are 3 companies billing her different amounts for unpaid tolls?

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