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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

Viewers divided after woman stares at Costco worker while waiting for samples to be put out

‘Girl if you’re hungry the hotdogs are $1.50’: Viewers sound off after woman stares at Costco worker while waiting for samples to be put out

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

Woman tries to buy 5 bananas, gets charged for 50 bananas instead

‘He had to refund me 35 cents for each individual banana’: Woman tries to buy 5 bananas, gets charged for 50 bananas instead

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Macy’s customer says they had to get behind counter, check themselves out after worker ‘did not want to’

’30 minutes, no one comes up to us’: Macy’s customer hops behind counter because workers are busy, gets mistaken for employee

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

Melody Heald

Goodwill worker leaks all the brands they will no longer sell in store

‘Auctioning off used clothes they get donated is WILD’: Goodwill worker leaks all the brands they will no longer sell in-store

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Viewers divided after woman resells clothes from Goodwill bins to Plato’s Closet

‘You are the reason Goodwill is raising their prices’: Viewers divided after woman resells clothes from Goodwill bins to Plato’s Closet

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

Kroger customer gets 34 gallons of gas for 66 cents

‘I would hook everyone up in line!’: Kroger customer gets 34 gallons of gas for 66 cents. Here’s how

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

A Best Buy employee and a Best Buy store. There is text that says "Main Character of the Week" in the bottom right corner.

Main Character of the Week: Best Buy guy

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

Amazon worker processes customer’s baby shower balloon return. Then she reads the customer’s comment

‘At first I was judging…Now I feel bad’: Amazon worker processes customer’s baby shower balloon return. Then she reads the customer’s comment

Ex-Target worker reveals the store’s little-known return policy

‘I got back like $1,400’: Ex-Target worker reveals the store’s little-known return policy

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

‘Why not just have them check us out?’: Five Below shopper calls out worker for ‘hovering’ over her bag at self-checkout

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

Black woman says Ulta worker accused her of taking Juvia’s Place, NYX items that were ‘missing’ from the shelf

‘Is the point of shopping not to pick items off the shelves?’: Black woman says Ulta worker accused her of taking Juvia’s Place, NYX items that were ‘missing’ from the shelf

Retail worker mocks customers who wait for dressing rooms instead of asking

‘I literally rather crawl under the door than ask someone for a room’: Retail worker mocks customers who wait for dressing rooms instead of asking

Walmart shopper says it took her 20 minutes to buy bar of Dove soap since it was in locked container

‘People stealing soap?’: Walmart shopper says it took her 20 minutes to buy bar of Dove soap since it was in locked container

Former server reveals how to eat for cheap at restaurants

‘Please make sure u are still leaving tips’: Former server reveals how to eat for cheap at restaurants

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

Braden Bjella

Value City Furniture shopper says they won't take back her table after she paid for warranty

Shopping