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A Los Angeles man is sick of the marketing lies! And he’s taking his frustration out in court. According to Nexstar Media Wire, Phillip White filed a class-action lawsuit against T.W. Garner Food Co. He alleges the parent company deceived him when he bought a $3 bottle of Texas Pete hot sauce. The purchase took place at Ralph’s grocery store in September 2021.

Phillip claims T.W. Garner “cheated its way to a market-leading position in the $3 billion hot-sauce industry at the expense of law-abiding competitors and consumers nationwide who desire authentic Texas hot sauce.”

Lawsuit Says The Texas Branded Hot Sauce Has Nothing Texas 

The suit also details the look of the Texas Pete logo. White says it includes “the famed white ‘lone’ star from the Texan flag together with a ‘lassoing cowboy.”

But despite the down south influence, there is “surprisingly nothing Texas” about the sauce, per the suit. And White’s claims seem to be backed by the sauce’s history, as told by Texas Pete’s website.

The “tasty red pepper sauce made in North Carolina” got the name Texas Pete from a suggestion made by a marketing advisor. Sam Garner and his three sons Thad, Ralph, and Harold had invented a spicy new sauce, and the advisor recommended ‘Mexican Joe.’ But Sam wasn’t with it, instead wanting an “American name.”

“Sam suggested they move across the border to Texas, which also had a reputation for spicy cuisine. Then he glanced at son Harold, whose nickname was “Pete” and the Texas Pete cowboy was born.”

Over the years, the company produced several products, from hot dog chili and honey mustard to seafood cocktail and green pepper sauce under the brand Texas Pete. The factory producing the branded products is located in northwest Winston-Salem “on the original Garner family home site.” 

“In revealing the thought process behind its brand name, [T.W. Garner Food Co.] admits that Texas’s reputation was one they were trying to mimic and capitalize on when creating their brand,” Phillip’s lawsuit claims.

Phillip Says He Only Bought The Sauce Because Of Its Label

According to the lawsuit, Phillip wouldn’t have bought the sauce if he knew it was produced in North Carolina. The company, Phillip says, is harming Texas companies and misleading customers.

“White relied upon the language and images displayed on the front label of the product, and at the time of purchase understood the product to be a Texas product,” the suit said.

As a result, Phillip is looking for the company to change its name and branding. It’s unclear if he’s also seeking compensation. T.W. Garner Food Co. has yet to respond to the suit.

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TikTok is the ultimate spot for viral life hacks. With over 88 billion views, under the lifehack hashtag in the app, it seems to be the go-to place for girls to stay in the loop and on top of the trends.

BADDIE ON A BUDGET ?!

The latest hack sweeping the innanet comes from the gworlz who are saving their coint and buying high-end designer replicas.

If you spent some time on TikTok you have seen users showing off their designer finds from sites like DHGate, Aliexpress, and more. The Tiktok girls have found an affordable way to come through with the latest drip.

User @thebarbieari0 shares videos of her unboxing her replica finds. One video that currently has 3.3 million views shows several Gucci, Jordan, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton items.

“When they think ur rich but it’s all from DH gate,” they wrote in their video, which was posted in August 2022.

Another video displayed a lady unboxing a DHGate Christian Dior replica which was purchased for $60. The actual price of the bag goes for $3350.00 on the fashion label site.

DRIP OR DROWN ?!

The Tiktok girlies are living their best “luxury” lives with items from dhgate, love it

— Nads (@nadia_boheme) August 22, 2022

There was a point in time when being caught with a “knockoff”, “fake”, or “replica” was socially unacceptable and able to ruin someone’s fashion credibility. Now, this idea is not as shameful as it was years ago.

Why are they doing it ?! Well, it seems the girls are being financially responsible.

Today, designer replicas are becoming more acceptable amongst generation Z. There are thousands of youtube hauls and TikTok trends that show a twentysomething showing off their luxury knockoffs purchased at a 90% difference then the retail price.

Others believe you cannot tell the difference and the quality is just as good as the authentic item.

HACK OR WACK ?!

The DhGate craze has some of the world in frenzy. While some have no shame in their game, others are asking “are you not embarrassed?”

Reactions from Twitter users show a different side of this inexpensive life hack.

Idk I just can’t get with the dhgate tiktok girlies

— Jaylajoi. (@gorgeousjoi_) August 16, 2022

ppl on tiktok love dhgate, that’s so weird to me if it’s not ur time then it’s just not ur time wtf

— BADA$$ (@iamasiabanks) June 14, 2021

#TeaMates, so what’s the consensus — is designer fakes the way to go ?!

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A nurse practitioner in Pennslyvania is at the center of major online backlash after an expectant mother shared her experience with the medical professional.

The nurse, identified as Theresa Smigo by online users, appears to harass the seven-months-pregnant woman because she requested a work excuse due to pain.

Mother Visits Center For Pain; Nurse Doubts Her Story

Over the weekend, the mother named, Jillian shared three videos online. The first clip shows her interaction with the nurse at the Philly Pregnancy Center. After the video went viral, Jillian posted the other two clips explaining what happened.

Jillian said she contacted the center for a doctor’s note after experiencing pain. After requesting an appointment for a week, the center told her to come in. At her appointment, Jillian said she tried to explain her discomfort to Smigo seen in the viral video. But, per the mother, the nurse wasn’t interested in the details.

“When I tried to explain my pain and exactly what I was feeling, she cut me off, said let me examine you, I want to feel your cervix. So I got up on the table for her to examine me, she was very aggressive. She shoved her fingers, it was painful,” Jillian said.

After the exam, Smigo told Jillian she could still work, and the most she could do was say Jillian couldn’t lift 25 pounds or more. At this point, the mother began to argue her case for a work excuse, but Smigo wasn’t budging. So they make their way to the front desk, where Smigo allegedly blurted out Jillian’s information loud enough for another patient in the lobby to hear. Finally, the front-desk receptionist got a doctor on the phone.

Nurse Calls 911 After The Mother Called Her A “Weirdo” 

While on the phone, the doctor asks the mother to move to the back to explain her symptoms. On her way to the back, Smigo allegedly said, “please don’t take her to my office.” So, the mother responded, “nobody wants to go to your office, you’re a weirdo for that.”

Afterward, Smigo came to Jillian and informed her that she had called the police over the weirdo insult.

@goddess_jay_This is part 1 to the crazy karen story . Please repost keep this viral i need to bring awareness and get justice for the way i was treated . I appreciate all the love and couldn’t get to every comment . So thank you so much for all the love !♬ original sound – Jillian

In the second explainer video, Jillian revealed she suffered a panic attack after the nurse said she called the police. After calming down, Jillian said she walked to the lobby, and cops were waiting on her. The mother said the police were slightly aggressive but didn’t think to record because those weren’t her intentions.

The police told Jillian that the nurse told them she felt threatened. But the mother countered that claim by saying she was almost eight months pregnant and no threat to anyone. The police also said Smigo claimed Jillian came to the center for “a note to get a free ride.” 

The police left, and Jillian took a seat in the lobby to wait on the note, which the doctor approved.

Nurse Allegedly Calls Mother A “Piece Of Sh*t”

Not quite finished with Jillian, the nurse approached her. But the mother tried to ignore her by focusing on her phone. Still, the nurse positioned herself in front of Jillian and asked her, “what were you thinking when you got pregnant.” Jillian didn’t respond, but the nurse kept trying to initiate a conversation.

“So I finally just said, listen I don’t care what you got to say. Please get out my face, go about your day. So she goes, “Jillian you’re a piece of sh*t. What were you thinking when you opened your legs and got pregnant?” From there, I immediately hurried up and went to my camera,” she said.

@goddess_jay_ Part two to the karen story #karen @BallerAlert ♬ original sound – Jillian

Nurse Accuses The Mother Of Wanting To Commit Fraud

Unaware she was being recorded; the nurse continued to drill into Jillian–even imposing her own experiences.

“What were you thinking about when you got pregnant? That you were not going to work? I’m just curious cause like I’ve had three kids. I worked up until the second they were born,” Smigo said.

Jillian fired back, reminding the nurse that they were different people. But, again, the nurse insisted she asked the question to understand Jillian’s mindset and repeated her “what were you thinking” statement. Jillian responded, “I was thinking ’bout having a kid,” and stated she was confused by the direction of the conversation.

Smigo then said she performed an assessment and gave her best medical advice, but Jillian “didn’t like that.” Jillian again explained her purpose for visiting the clinic–an excuse note to “take it easy” for the next two months of her pregnancy. Smigo then said she explained to Jillian that giving her a letter is “fraud” and that the content on her medical chart is false, despite the doctor granting Jillian her note.

“How do you know how I feel, how do you know how my body feels inside,” Jillian said.

“Cause I stuck my hand in there and checked your cervix,” Smigo responded with a laugh.

The mother fired back again, listing body parts and symptoms affecting her. Smigo mumbled something before starting towards the center’s front door.

Mother Reveals She’s Recording, Smigo Swings An Object At Her In Response

At that point, Jillian revealed she was recording the conversation by pointing her camera directly at Smigo.

Smigo reacted by swinging an office tool in Jillian’s direction multiple times and trying to grab the phone from the mother’s hand. To keep Smigo away, Jillian held her hand out in front of her. Smigo paced back and forth, making threats to call the police again. Finally, she walked towards the front door while loudly laughing, and Jillian panned the camera to show a sign featuring the center’s name.

This is how Black women experience maternal mortality at such high rates. And, why is this nurse second guessing the doctor? Furthermore, what business is it of this nurse IF the patient doesn’t want to work during her pregnancy? pic.twitter.com/oQSAlwAUiK

— Queen Thicktoria, Esq. Stands with Ukraine (@VeeCeeMurphy76) October 7, 2022

Center Allegedly Responds To Viral Video; Nurse Suspended

Jillian provided another update on TikTok for those following her situation. It appears that the pregnancy center responded to the incident in a comment section with a lengthy statement–placing the blame primarily on the patient. Several Twitter users have also claimed they’ve received the same information after emailing a complaint on behalf of Jillian.

“Although patients are ALWAYS right and health care providers should never conflict with patients and avoid at all costs any verbal or physical dispute–it was the patient who called the names, cursed her and used unacceptable language when she heard that the NP does not think that she need to get an excuse letter from work,” the comment said. They added, “We do not deserve this kind of treatment and harassment that we have endured by this patient and her followers on social media and beyond.”

Jillian also said she spoke to the center’s doctor on the phone after the video went viral. The doctor allegedly also blamed Jillian. However, Jillian did say the center suspended Smigo but had not fired her.

Update for the viral pregnancy center story . I am the creator of the video keep sharing follow this page for updates and keep this viral this can’t just be swept under the rug I appreciate all the support pic.twitter.com/X7ZEcyRFaw

— Jillian (@goddess_jay__) October 8, 2022

But despite the center’s position, Jillian’s story has inspired other mothers to share similar experiences with Theresa Smigo.

So I’m not the only one who was treated badly by this doctor. Keep this viral something has got to give pic.twitter.com/W2bh9NmGVB

— Jillian (@goddess_jay__) October 8, 2022

This story is still developing.

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Do you have a similar experience with the Philly Pregnancy Center or Theresa Smigo? Please share your experience with us at cassandra@theshaderoom.com or news@theshaderoom.com! 

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UC Berkeley will soon offer a lil’ something for all the super freaky scholars on their campus! But before your mind tours the gutter, the news is about a course based on the career of Super Freaky Girl mastermind Nicki Minaj.

And it looks like the rapper is down to pop in for a visit when the course begins in the 2023 spring semester. On October 6, a Twitter user shared the news and tagged the mogul. Less than an hour later, Nicki responded, “I’d love to stop by.” 

Later that same day, the professor leading the course chimed in to thank Nicki and welcome her gesture.

“Awww, thank u so much for sharing this @tcmccr,” the professor replied to the tweet thread. “I’m so excited to be teaching AAS 140.2: Nicki Minaj: The Black Barbie Femmecee & Hip Hop Feminisms.” This spr 2023 @UC Berkeley. We would be hella happy & honored for u to stop by.”

aww, thank u so much for sharing this @tcmccr. and thank u so much for responding @NICKIMINAJ. i’m so excited to be teaching AAS 140.2: “Nicki Minaj: The Black Barbie Femmecee & Hip Hop Feminisms” this spr 2023 @ uc berkeley. we would be hella happy & honored for u to stop by!

— peace and love el henson, PhD (she/they) (@dr_peaceandlove) October 7, 2022

Barbz Offer Their Support, Professor Thanks Them

According to the professor, whose name remains unclear, she created her Twitter account to respond to Nicki’s offer.

“p.s. I ain’t got no social media, BUT I hella just started a Twitter as soon as I heard about this thread,” the professor wrote.

And it appears that the Barbz, Nicki’s loyal fanbase, are just as excited about the course. In the thread, multiple accounts requested that the professor post the syllabus, record the lectures, and offer an online version of the course to the public. Others even shared coursework suggestions.

Can you post the syllabus when it starts so we can do the readings? I wanna follow along. I nnow this may be a bit much but feel free to record the lectures too

— D ︎ (@nickixdestiny) October 8, 2022

You should do an online version available to the public or even let us apply to take the class online

— #TeamMinaj (@ImMinajin) October 8, 2022

Also, if you haven’t seen her already, the youtuber Blessing Mukosha has the most intellectual nicki minaj content ive ever seen. Specifically this video https://t.co/NNERKNPCJK was so eye-opening for me, i highly recommend

— Alec Minaj (@alec_minaj) October 8, 2022

The professor responded to the requests and suggestions with gratitude for their support.

“Barbz: thank y’all so much for the love & interest in my class! Words cannot capture my excitement & appreciation for y’all support. I feel so encouraged & I’m looking forward to sharing more details as they’re finalized,” she wrote.

Professor Asks Nicki Minaj For Her Insight

In addition to thanking Nicki and the Barbz, the professor also took the opportunity to see how else she could get Nicki Minaj involved. She asked the artist for her insight into the coursework.

“This class is interested in thinking critically about u and ur productions w/in the context of broader historical-social structure & hip hop feminisms. So having yo personal insights would be AMAZING! I’m finalizing things this fall & would love to talk more details w/u via DM,” she wrote.

At this time, it’s unclear if Nicki and the professor have touched base privately. But at least students can look forward to the possibility of meeting Nicki, along with producing work about her!

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