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.

Dating experts warn your relationship may fail if it doesn’t pass ‘orange peel’ theory

‘My ex’s final straw’: Dating experts warn your relationship may fail if it doesn’t pass ‘orange peel’ theory

'I think it’s the constant need to 'test' your significant other that gets old.'

On Jan 8, 2024 by Phil West

Shopping expert reveals the most ‘underrated’ products you can find at Dollar Tree

‘Time to stop sleeping on Dollar Tree’: Shopping expert reveals the most ‘underrated’ products you can find at Dollar Tree. Here’s what to look for

'My dollar tree don’t do that.'

On Jan 8, 2024 by Phil West

Bankruptcy lawyer shares PSA on why you should never borrow money from your usual bank

‘Keep it separate people!’: Bankruptcy lawyer shares PSA on why you should never borrow money from your usual bank

'This is ESPECIALLY true with credit unions’

On Jan 8, 2024 by Phil West

Chef explains why you should never ask a restaurant to make exceptions for you

‘None of which was on the menu’: Chef explains why you should never ask a restaurant to make exceptions for you

'Happens at my work ALLL the time, and I hate it.'

On Jan 5, 2024 by Phil West

Restaurant customer says she was singled out because of her age by server

‘And we tip BETTER than the older people!!! Ughhh’: Restaurant customer says she was singled out because of her age by server

'He was literally rolling his eyes at me and my friends.'

On Jan 4, 2024 by Phil West

Police car in spot(l), Woman(c), Note to cop(r)

‘You think you would have got a warning?’: Viewers divided after woman leaves note for police officer parked in her assigned spot

'I would have towed it and loved it!'

On Jan 3, 2024 by Phil West

Taco Bell floating

Is there a Taco Bell floating restaurant?

Taco Bell's president declared it 'an incredible innovation for our brand,' though there's only still just one.

On Jan 1, 2024 by Phil West

Starbucks customer says barista expected tip for water and a cake pop

‘I’m not tipping you for handing me an ice water’: Starbucks customer says barista expected tip for water and a cake pop

'I make direct eye contact when I press no tip.'

On Jan 1, 2024 by Phil West

Ex-corporate worker says the only way to get back at someone in the office is to be a snitch.

‘Couldn’t agree more’: Ex-corporate worker says the only way to get back at someone in the office is to be a snitch. Here’s why

'How do you ruin someone's life, but like in a corporate way?'

On Dec 31, 2023 by Phil West

Enterprise customer confronts worker after rental came up to $30 more

Enterprise customers confront worker after rental came up to more than they expected. Are they wrong?

'Worked for Enterprise 8 years ago I can't believe they still gotta explain this.'

On Dec 31, 2023 by Phil West

hamster memes

A history of Hamster memes: Is there anything more adorable?

Hamster memes have been around for 25 years, becoming what the CBC called 'one more ingredient in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch that is online culture.'

On Dec 30, 2023 by Phil West

honey badger meme

What is the honey badger meme?

Honey badger don't care.

On Dec 30, 2023 by Phil West

anchorman memes

Anchorman memes: They’re kind of a big deal

The enduring 2004 Will Ferrell movie has spawned a number of great memes.

On Dec 30, 2023 by Phil West

Former server shares list of what she’s not tipping for in 2024

‘I’m not tipping for Auntie Anne’s, and I’m not tipping on to-go orders‘: Former server shares list of what she’s not tipping for in 2024

'Waitstaff, nail techs, and tattoo artists always get a good tip. Anyone else is totally optional to me.'

On Dec 29, 2023 by Phil West

Driver says there’s a new ‘trend’ of people getting intentionally hit by cars.

‘EVERYONE. NEEDS. A. DASH CAM’: Driver says there’s a new ‘trend’ of people getting intentionally hit by cars. Here’s why

'that works 90% of the time.'

On Dec 28, 2023 by Phil West