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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

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‘I traded in my Ram for this?’: Expert looks under the hood of 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 ZR2 with 15,000 miles. He can’t believe his eyes

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Just do your job’: Server seats customers. Then they ask for a booth

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

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‘I did this so much’: Bartender begs service workers for advice on dealing with customers. Then one suggests the ‘Grey Rock Method’

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‘Jersey Mikes would never’: Man orders Panera for delivery and notices a sandwich is missing. Then he opens the bag of chips

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Taco Bell is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item—this time for longer

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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‘Is it really worth totaling out for hail damage?’: Toyota driver only has 2 car payments left. Then it hails

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‘So glad I ordered stuff last week’: Temu and Shein confirm price increases amid tariffs. Here’s what happens next

Women shops from walmart, buys 4-pound bag of Great Value chicken wings. She’s shocked when she opens the bag

‘It’s a bargain’: Walmart shopper buys 4-pound bag of Great Value chicken wings. Then she’s shocked when she opens it up

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I thought this was common knowledge’: Woman uses Clorox disinfectant wipes to clean. Then she reads the fine print on the Great Value cleaner

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 are thrown on the grill for a charred look’: Woman claims the steaks at Applebee’s are microwaved. Is she right?

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

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‘Carvana watching this like…’: Man sells his car to Carvana. They took it even though it had a blown transmission

2 image split. Charger on floor with blurred circle and red outline and text that reads: "Why did my phone charger get cut clean in half 3 nights in a row? I live alone." on left. iPhone with charger on right.

‘It’s definitely a house hippo’: Woman wakes up to iPhone charger cut in half—3 nights in a row

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

2 image split. Man on left. Uber logo on car on right.

‘I look out the window..’: Man reports bad Uber ride in the app. Days later, he gets unprompted notification that his driver is near

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

2 image split. Woman in car with caption that reads: "(teapot emoji) (Speaking emoji) Major tea from my latest trip to Total Wine" on left. Total Wine on right.

‘Is this the next craft beer?’: Woman shops at Total Wine. Then a manager reveals what unexpected product is the best-selling bottle in the entire store (updated)

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

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