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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

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‘They asked for $20 an hour and Carl’s Jr said bet’: Carl’s Jr. customer orders meal via A.I. assistant in drive-thru

Walmart worker opens to 428 online orders after closing for one day

‘Y’all need to chill grocery shopping’: Walmart worker complains about stockpiled 428 online orders after store closes for one day

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

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‘Every time you scan something, it takes pictures of you’: Ex-Walmart employee says self-checkout cameras are ’10 times worse’ than in-store ones

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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‘The two sandwiches in one bag is BIZARRE’: Starbucks customer says barista was acting fatphobic toward her

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Like, babe, I’m on the toilet’: Remote worker’s video on workplace boundaries sparks discussion

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‘I would never take teenagers, I’m sorry’: Twin Peaks customers call out servers for ignoring them, say it’s because they’re young adults (updated)

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

‘I’m saving $33 by walking across the street’: Woman shares why you shouldn’t have Uber drivers pick you up directly from the airport

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

Melody Heald

‘It’s not inflation anymore, it’s price gouging’: Walmart customer says prices for same items she purchased in 2020 have gone up 50%

‘It’s $2, dude’: Starbucks employee says customer asked them to refund his tip

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‘I cannot imagine making butter on my break’: Starbucks worker makes butter by hand after store runs out

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‘You are at Chick-fil-A’: Chick-fil-A worker says customer insisted on getting a hamburger, thought she was at McDonald’s

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‘The last several packages I’ve ordered have had that sticker on it’: Former Amazon worker shares how to tell if you received returned package

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‘I wish I would have said no’: McDonald’s worker has to turn customer away after accepting another customer’s 45-item order at 3am

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‘Why does it feel like you stumbled on one of the secrets of the universe’: TikToker shares how to see if company is planning layoffs via ‘WARN notices’

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