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

Melody Heald

2 image split. Trader Joes employee sitting in car on left. Trader Joes store on right.

‘It’s so bad’: Trader Joe’s worker issues warning for shoppers who try to get free flowers on their birthday

‘My hair is growing fast’: Expert lathers Nizoral shampoo. Then she shows how to use it to combat hair loss

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

‘El l pollo loco too’: Customer orders Panda Express. Then they notice something strange about the container

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

Jeep Wrangler(l) Woman shares what happen to her car when she took it to a car wash(c) Jeep Dealer Sign(r)

‘I fear this is common sense when you own a soft top’: Jeep owner takes Wrangler to an auto car wash. Then she proves why it was a bad idea

Tires displayed at store(l) Man shares the quote he got at discount tires(c) Discount tire store sign(r)

‘Don’t even worry about it’: Discount Tires customer gets quoted $400 for new tires. Then he realizes that’s just one tire

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

Left: Photo of restaurant patrons eating italian food; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @uncleaairo.

‘It sounds like they were also embarrassed’: Server pronounces menu item the correct way. It backfires

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Screenshots of Tiktok user @evelynnandhazell; A Photo of a 2025 Honda Civic

‘My car has around 4,000 miles’: Woman says her steering wheel is ‘loose’ on her 2025 Honda Civic. Then viewers roast her for not understanding this little-known feature

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman holds up note(l) Texas Roadhouse Building(c) Worker from Texas Roadhouse shares note she was given by customers(r)

‘Why did they give me this?’: Texas Roadhouse worker greets table. Then they hand her sheet of paper

Photo of a 2012 Ford F150; Screenshot from @nextgencarcare's Tiktok of the underside of a Ford F150 with the caption "Look at this CRAZY corrosion at only 20k miles! [grimacing face emoji]".

‘Built in Michigan but not made to stay’: Customer brings in 2021 Ford F-150 with 20K miles. Then the mechanic shows the real consequences of not washing your car regularly

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @wholelotofcoco; Photo of a GMC Sierra Denali truck.

‘I thought it was the big truck lol’: Customer inquires about GMC Denali. Then the dealership worker explains what it actually is

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

Nina Hernandez

Screenshot of Tiktok user @tilapiia; Photo of a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store sign.

‘Basically had to lie to the customer’: Ex-Cracker Barrel server exposes 2 tricks she plays on customers. Then she reveals when they come out

person handing in resume(l) Woman shares how her job interview went(c) Person discussing over document(r)

‘Leave a Google review for that company and warn everyone’: Woman goes in for job interview. Then she asks how many hours she can expect

Summer Neylon is a freelance writer, bartender, and pastry chef. She graduated from Florida State University, where she studied English and music. She wrote species profiles and educational programs for kids at Florida Fish and Wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, cooking, and playing &#8216;Zelda: Breath of the Wild.&#8217;

Summer Neylon

Screenshot of Tiktok user @bibblebiterbutt with a obstructed caption; Photo of a dentist holding up an XRay of Teeth; Isolated caption: "Is it normal for dentists to lie abt how many cavities u have".

‘Similar to mechanics’: Woman goes to dentist, finds out she has 15 cavities. Then she goes to another dentist for a second opinion

Screenshot of Tiktok user @meatdad holding a Brisket; Photo of a Costco meat section; Screenshot of Tiktok user @meatdad holding a piece of sliced brisket.

‘Go buy it’: Meat expert exposes the real reason you should always add a brisket to your shopping cart—even if it’s not on sale

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @alexthecardoctor; Photo of an open sunroof.

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