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Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Chick-fil-A bag transported via conveyor belt through drive-thru

‘Wouldn’t it be quicker to walk’: Viral TikTok shows Chick-fil-A conveyor belt that sends food to drive-thru, sparking debate

Moises Mendez II is a recent graduate from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is a freelance journalist based in New York City writing about everything from music to LGBTQ issues.

Moises Mendez II

Recycling and trash bin (L,R) Subway sandwich (M)

‘You think you have a choice’: TikToker shows trash and recycling at Subway restaurant goes in the same bin

Protesters at Home Depot (L,R) Home Depot employee (M)

‘As they should’: Viral TikTok shows people protesting glue traps sold at Home Depot, dividing viewers (updated)

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz (they/she) is a Brooklyn-based writer, educator, and grad student at the Pratt Institute School of Information. Their work has appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent, Huffington Post, and AsAmNews.

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz

The baristas are hidden, and this screen tells you when your order is ready

‘A barista’s dream fr’: Viral TikTok shows pickup-only Starbucks, sparking debate

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Upset customers go straight to that card’: TikToker shows coupon on the back of Dave & Buster general manager’s business card

‘She was trespassing’: ‘Karen’ crashes party, intrudes on neighbor’s apartment in viral TikTok

‘Is everyone else’s Starbucks this petty?’: TikToker says Starbucks worker filled drink halfway after she asked for ‘no ice’

‘Fast food workers don’t just throw bags of food at people for no reason’: Dairy Queen worker throws fries—woman slips while trying to kick them, sparking debate

Linda Hamilton has words published at ORANGE Magazine and appeared on Texas Student Television.

Linda Hamilton

‘I don’t know any hobo that wears $200 plus sneakers.’: Manager criticizes Black office worker over dress code (updated)

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

‘You’re not the hero you think you are’: TikToker’s heated exchange with Burger King worker sparks debate about who’s at fault

Clara is a full-time digital nomad writing about culture, food, and music. Her work has been featured in publications such as Refinery29, the Austin Chronicle, USA Today, and NiceKicks. She aims to be quicker on her feet than Borat&#8217;s lawyers.

Clara Wang

‘Been managing since 16’: Burger King worker says teens are ‘literally running the store’ in viral TikTok, sparking debate

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

TikToker under fire for allegedly matching with Ukrainian women on Tinder to find ‘hotties that need a green card’

‘Dress coding for minimum wage!?? no thank youuuu’: Ulta worker says her manager dress-codes her, sparking debate (updated)

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

TikToker warns viewers to always get receipt after allegedly being charged tip for smoothie without consent, sparking debate

‘They act like it’s YOU who changed the prices’: Domino’s worker shares how customers react after chain began charging for parmesan and red pepper flakes

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