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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

Kraft mac n cheese in bowl on table caption "When you order man and cheese and pay $4 for Kraft" (l) Texas Roadhouse sign in front of blue sky (c) Kraft mac n cheese in bowl on table caption "When you order man and cheese and pay $4 for Kraft" (r)

‘That should be illegal….’: Texas Roadhouse customer says they paid $4 for mac and cheese—and it turned out to be Kraft mac and cheese

Lauren Castro is a reporter based in Austin, Texas.

Lauren Castro

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‘As a TJ Maxx employee, we absolutely hate when people do this’: T.J. Maxx customer hides items in storage bin when lines are long so she can come back to purchase later

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

Braden Bjella

woman speaking in kitchen caption "We had a team check in every day at 2 am" (l) woman speaking in kitchen caption "So it just got like so weird" (c) woman speaking in kitchen caption "because we all had to tell each other when we were showering" (r)

‘Why are we all telling each other when we’re showering’: Corporate worker says she had to tell co-workers when she showered, ended up quitting

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‘Why aren’t we telling these drivers where they’re going before?’: Woman claims Uber driver refused to drive her after learning destination

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‘What do I pay all this money for?’: Woman says she was asked to tip for checking in a bag at airport

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Stop trying to bait-and-switch’: Instacart shopper says customer lied and said they didn’t receive $500 order

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‘Is that even McLegal?’: McDonald’s worker agrees to sell customer 26 frozen McRibs for $27

McDonald's burger drink and fries on counter caption "$16.10" (l) McDonald's building with signs (c) receipt on counter with total at 16.10 caption "$16.10" (r)

‘It’s officially not convenient or affordable anymore’: Customer shares shock at $16 price tag for McDonald’s combo

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‘I started my 10-minute timer’: Instacart shopper receives $77 worth of groceries from Kroger after customer doesn’t answer their door

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‘I was not aware that this was not allowed’: CVS worker says she was trained to use her number for customers without rewards program. It got her fired

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‘This is why they want us back in office’: Remote worker sleeps during workday, sets alarms to jiggle mouse and appear active on Teams

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

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‘I don’t think you need to work here after today’: Woman says she got fired after giving her 2-weeks’ notice

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

Melody Heald

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‘NO DIFFERENT than clipping coupons’: Walmart worker responds to ‘Broccoli-gate,’ urges shoppers to cut off excess produce

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

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‘Whose idea was this? It tastes horrible’: Customer slams Tim Hortons for serving hot coffee with cardboard lid

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

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‘That should be illegal….’: Texas Roadhouse customer says they paid $4 for mac and cheese—and it turned out to be Kraft mac and cheese

‘As a TJ Maxx employee, we absolutely hate when people do this’: T.J. Maxx customer hides items in storage bin when lines are long so she can come back to purchase later

‘Why are we all telling each other when we’re showering’: Corporate worker says she had to tell co-workers when she showered, ended up quitting

‘Why aren’t we telling these drivers where they’re going before?’: Woman claims Uber driver refused to drive her after learning destination

‘What do I pay all this money for?’: Woman says she was asked to tip for checking in a bag at airport

‘Stop trying to bait-and-switch’: Instacart shopper says customer lied and said they didn’t receive $500 order

‘Is that even McLegal?’: McDonald’s worker agrees to sell customer 26 frozen McRibs for $27

‘It’s officially not convenient or affordable anymore’: Customer shares shock at $16 price tag for McDonald’s combo

‘I started my 10-minute timer’: Instacart shopper receives $77 worth of groceries from Kroger after customer doesn’t answer their door

‘I was not aware that this was not allowed’: CVS worker says she was trained to use her number for customers without rewards program. It got her fired

‘This is why they want us back in office’: Remote worker sleeps during workday, sets alarms to jiggle mouse and appear active on Teams

‘I don’t think you need to work here after today’: Woman says she got fired after giving her 2-weeks’ notice

‘NO DIFFERENT than clipping coupons’: Walmart worker responds to ‘Broccoli-gate,’ urges shoppers to cut off excess produce

‘Whose idea was this? It tastes horrible’: Customer slams Tim Hortons for serving hot coffee with cardboard lid

‘Look at all this sht I gotta clean off the fcking grill’: Five Guys worker urges customers to stop ordering grilled cheese ‘patty melt’ hack

Viral

‘That should be illegal….’: Texas Roadhouse customer says they paid $4 for mac and cheese—and it turned out to be Kraft mac and cheese

‘As a TJ Maxx employee, we absolutely hate when people do this’: T.J. Maxx customer hides items in storage bin when lines are long so she can come back to purchase later

‘Why are we all telling each other when we’re showering’: Corporate worker says she had to tell co-workers when she showered, ended up quitting

‘Why aren’t we telling these drivers where they’re going before?’: Woman claims Uber driver refused to drive her after learning destination

‘What do I pay all this money for?’: Woman says she was asked to tip for checking in a bag at airport

‘Stop trying to bait-and-switch’: Instacart shopper says customer lied and said they didn’t receive $500 order

‘Is that even McLegal?’: McDonald’s worker agrees to sell customer 26 frozen McRibs for $27

‘It’s officially not convenient or affordable anymore’: Customer shares shock at $16 price tag for McDonald’s combo

‘I started my 10-minute timer’: Instacart shopper receives $77 worth of groceries from Kroger after customer doesn’t answer their door

‘I was not aware that this was not allowed’: CVS worker says she was trained to use her number for customers without rewards program. It got her fired

‘This is why they want us back in office’: Remote worker sleeps during workday, sets alarms to jiggle mouse and appear active on Teams

‘I don’t think you need to work here after today’: Woman says she got fired after giving her 2-weeks’ notice

‘NO DIFFERENT than clipping coupons’: Walmart worker responds to ‘Broccoli-gate,’ urges shoppers to cut off excess produce

‘Whose idea was this? It tastes horrible’: Customer slams Tim Hortons for serving hot coffee with cardboard lid

‘Look at all this sh*t I gotta clean off the f*cking grill’: Five Guys worker urges customers to stop ordering grilled cheese ‘patty melt’ hack

‘Look at all this sht I gotta clean off the fcking grill’: Five Guys worker urges customers to stop ordering grilled cheese ‘patty melt’ hack