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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

‘DOORDASH WTF IS THIS’: DoorDash customer denied a refund. But the image of the order was clearly photoshopped by worker

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

Target(l), Woman talking(c), Meta quest 3 box(r)

‘We cannot refund you. We cannot replace the item’: Target shopper orders $500 Meta Quest 3. Then she opens the box

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

Braden Bjella

3-panel image, on the sides a person explains, in the middle a birds a view of a parking lot full of white cars.

‘I’m seeing a trend’: Woman asks why people buy white cars at the dealership. Then she learns the real reason

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

woman shares details about gas pump(l) Costco Store front(c) Gas Station at Costco(r)

‘I fill up at Costco’: Woman issues warning about gas station handles. Then she says to always look for this

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Two panel design with a woman holding up an Ulta beauty bag, next to an image of an Ulta beauty

‘Ulta Beauty will never get another penny from me’: Shopper says Ulta blocked her account because she spent $1,000 in a year

2 panel image, on the left is a tube of Hello activated charcoal toothpaste and on the right is a person showing their smile.

‘I broke a molar’: Man says he got a throat ulcer after using Hello Activated Charcoal Toothpaste. He’s not alone

woman shares what she found at in dumpster(l) Barnes and Noble Store front(c) Boxes from Barnes and Noble

‘It was almost $300’: Dumpster diver discovers 10 boxes behind Barnes & Noble. She can’t believe what’s inside

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

Couple inside of Tesla Cyber Truck(l) Woman shares experience using a Cyber Truck(c) Cyber Truck by mountain(r)

‘It’s like a giant golf cart’: Woman says this major feature in Tesla Cybertrucks can make you carsick

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Man sharing what he saw at his Dollar Tree Store(l) Dollar Tree Store Front(c) Dollar Tree Interior(r)

‘AKA Sam’s Club’: Dollar Tree customer walks into store. Then he realizes it’s now completely different

Woman shares what happened to her at a restaurant(r) Waiter with bill holder spread open(r)

‘It’s a new thing’: Woman says restaurants are now sneakily charging you for this. Then she shows how to spot it on your check

woman shares story shopping at staples(l), Staples office store front(r)

‘I don’t actually work here’: Customer asks for help at Staples. Then a worker asks her to come behind the counter

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

Melody Heald

2 panel image. On the left a server is holding a tray, on the right a person explains. In front of both there is a lying emoji.

‘If you’re a server, be careful lying’: Server shares how he tricks customers. Then a mom calls him out

Man showing Thumbs up(l) Alaska Airlines Brand(c) holding watch screen for timer(r)

‘Never forget’: Man shares why you should always start timer as soon as plane lands. It could save you money

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

Natasha Dubash

Two panel design with the first showing the Target dog mascot behind a desk that reads "Need Help Getting...", next to an image of a Target sign

‘Can you help me get some toothpaste?’: Target shopper sees sign for help with locked items. There’s just one problem

WholeFoods Market(l) Man shares WholeFoods Hack(r)

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