phil-west

Phil West


Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and the author of two books on soccer, ‘The United States of Soccer,’ and ‘I Believe That We Will Win,’ both from The Overlook Press. His work has appeared most recently in The Striker (where he served as managing editor), MLSSoccer.com, Next City, and Texas Highways. Based in Austin, he is also a lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Meat expert explains why you should never buy ground beef at Sam's Club

‘Don’t throw away the fat it’s liquid gold’: Meat expert explains why you should never buy ground beef at Sam’s Club

'This is giving Ron Swanson energy, and I am here for it.'

On Dec 8, 2023 by Phil West

Gas station customer pays $30 in cash. The pump stops at $25

‘Tell me why’: Gas station customer pays $30 in cash. The pump stops at $25

'I think I just got robbed $5 by the gas station clerk at the Sunoco.'

On Dec 7, 2023 by Phil West

Woman talking(l+r), Lease agreement(c)

‘Do people really not know this???’: Former property management worker shares ‘secret’ when utilities are included in rent

'They definitely do this with the washer and dryer rentals too.'

On Dec 6, 2023 by Phil West

Fashion beauty girl wearing sunglasses, plaid shirt, black beanie hat. Young woman showing middle finger over yellow background.

Middle finger memes, featuring the most expressive finger

It's just one finger, but there's so much of it on the internet.

On Dec 5, 2023 by Phil West

Man goes thrifting in ‘rich town,’ resells items on eBay for a profit

‘Are you forreal with the Dysons that’s amazing’: Man goes thrifting in ‘rich town,’ resells items on eBay for a profit

'This is incredibly unethical.'

On Dec 4, 2023 by Phil West

Chipotle announces it’s selling napkin holders to customers.

‘I shouldn’t walk out with more napkins than meat!!’: Chipotle announces it’s selling napkin holders to customers. It backfires

'We got Chipotle napkin holders before they got measuring cups.'

On Dec 4, 2023 by Phil West

Career expert warns against 'blindly trusting' job, managers at work

‘Coworkers are NOT your friends!’: Career coach warns against ‘blindly trusting’ job, managers at work

'Don’t go the extra mile neither just do the bare minimum.'

On Dec 3, 2023 by Phil West

The 'always has been' meme: Wait, it's all Ohio?

The ‘always has been’ meme: Wait, it’s all Ohio?

'It's a parody of a generic action movie scene that a lot of people can imagine in their heads.'

On Dec 3, 2023 by Phil West

Coyote Ugly bartender and dancer exposes what her job was really like

‘Sounds like a small town bar I worked at’: Coyote Ugly bartender and dancer exposes what her job was really like

'You're not working in a regular bar. You're working at Coyote Ugly.'

On Dec 1, 2023 by Phil West

woman shocked by Chipotle prices

‘Go to a restaurant’: Chipotle customer pays $50 for 2 bowls. Here’s what cost so much

'I remember it being less than $10 per bowl just a few years ago! wtf happened.'

On Nov 30, 2023 by Phil West

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The ‘let that sink in’ meme: From Tumblr to Elon Musk

Leave it to Elon Musk to ruin a perfectly good meme.

On Nov 30, 2023 by Phil West

Woman talking(l+r), Costco membership card(c)

‘They sell caskets too’: Customer shares little-known benefit of Costco membership that saved her hundreds of dollars

'You can thank me later.'

On Nov 29, 2023 by Phil West

Walgreens worker says understaffed store made her work in the pharmacy even though she didn’t know what she was doing

‘I was accidentally giving people unmixed amoxicillin’: Walgreens cashier says understaffed store made her work in the pharmacy. She didn’t know what she was doing

'Like those jobs are not really interchangeable.'

On Nov 27, 2023 by Phil West

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How Steven Crowder launched the ‘change my mind’ meme

A tweet from a controversial personality launched a meme now used for many different things.

On Nov 27, 2023 by Phil West

Woman says she was sugar-shamed by Dutch Bros worker

‘I think she was just looking out’: Woman says she was sugar-shamed by Dutch Bros worker after ordering sugar-free Peppermint Bark Mocha

'Pookie had good intentions but i just want low sugar coffee that doesn't taste like dodo.'

On Nov 27, 2023 by Phil West