Braden Bjella

Braden Bjella

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

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upset man in car with caption 'How my dog passed away because of her dog collar!' (l&r) dog with leash in mouth (c)

‘It is not something you guys want to risk’: Vet issues warning on dog collars after his pet died from using one

'I will never forget that day...'

On Apr 25, 2024 by Braden Bjella

milk pouring into coffee with caption 'last latte!! :(' (l) two young women with caption 'Just found out we're losing our jobs!!' (c) sign on door reading 'closed for good' (r)

‘Just found out we’re losing our jobs’: Barista forced to kick out customers after learning entire chain is shutting down immediately

'It’s crazy too bc foxtrot is always so busy. SO WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING.'

On Apr 25, 2024 by Braden Bjella

young woman holding notebook (l&r) walmart+ sign in store (c)

‘I went on my Walmart+’: Shopper shares how she joined the Walmart class-action settlement. Customers could get $500

'They don't want to pay what they owe.'

On Apr 24, 2024 by Braden Bjella

anime & tattoo sign on inflatable arch (l) young woman covering her mouth while a man dressed as the joker walks behind her, caption 'i just went to the worst anime convention i've ever been to in my entire life' (c) vendor sitting in chair with feet up, no customers, caption 'once you pass the big sad arch that said anime' (r)

‘How did the health department let this slide?’: Tattoo artist attends convention. She can’t believe the hand wash station

'Isn't hygiene like #1 when it comes to tattooing?'

On Apr 24, 2024 by Braden Bjella

man speaking with cars (l) man buying car as other man hands him keys (c) man showing strings when he pulls out oil cap (r)

‘Befriend a knowledgeable mechanic’: Expert reveals one trick to always look for when buying a used car—and demonstrates on Jeep he thought was a deal

'Dang I could’ve used that advice $5k ago.'

On Apr 23, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Amazon Prime driver at stop sign

‘Didn’t know and thank you for informing us’: Amazon driver shares PSA to other drivers on the road who try to be helpful

'Ohhh that's why the delivery trucks are always so slow.'

On Apr 23, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Airbnb guest uses 15,000 gallons of water

‘Actually it was a genius move’: Airbnb guest uses 15,000 gallons of water. Here’s why

'Got their moneys worth.'

On Apr 22, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Woman claims Chime closed her account, told her she’d get money via check within 30 days

‘Chime stole my tax refund’: Woman claims Chime closed her account, told her she’d get money via check within 30 days. It never arrived

'I had a baby a month ago. This is not the time to be playing with my money.'

On Apr 22, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Passenger says Uber charged her $45 after quoting her $14. She says it's their new 'dynamic pricing'

‘That’s why I use my Cash App for everything’: Uber charges passenger $43 after quoting her $14.95. She says it’s their new ‘dynamic pricing’

'Dispute that charge immediately.'

On Apr 21, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Driver says she's only paying $45 in insurance after finding Toyota Camry on Facebook Marketplace

‘There’s no way Geico is charging $45’: Driver says she’s only paying $45 in insurance after finding Toyota Camry on Facebook Marketplace

'I drive a 2004 Toyota Camry and mines $300.'

On Apr 21, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Woman says Verizon secretly started upcharging her on her monthly bill

‘That’s why I left’: Woman says Verizon secretly started upcharging her on her monthly bill. Viewers say it’s common

'No because I’m sick of my month bill changing EVERY MONTH.'

On Apr 21, 2024 by Braden Bjella

‘This is why I switched from Costco to Sam’s Club’: Customer catches Costco falsely advertising Kettle Brand chips

'80% of the time Costco is more expensive per unit.'

On Apr 20, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Ross customer calls out store's new 10-second waiting period

‘Face scan?’: Ross customer calls out store’s new 10-second waiting period at front door

'There is nothing I need from Ross that bad.'

On Apr 20, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Subway customer questions new metal barrier, says it makes it impossible to see his sandwich being prepared

‘We’re supposed to tell customers it’s to keep it cold but…’: Subway customer questions new cover hiding meats, says it makes it impossible to see sandwich being prepared

'I'd tell em to lift my sub up after every ingredient.'

On Apr 20, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Expert says don't look for an apartment on Apartments.com or Zillow. Use these 3 places instead

‘Rents are going to be much higher’: Expert says don’t look for an apartment on Apartments.com or Zillow. Use these 4 places instead

'It'll be a little bit cheaper when you're dealing with a real person.'

On Apr 19, 2024 by Braden Bjella