Charlotte Colombo

woman with book on her lap at Barnes & Noble store caption ' Barnes and nobles gotta hate us blank who don't buy anything just treat it like a public library and aimlessly float thru the store collecting books, finding a lil corner to sneak away to and drinking ur starbies til it's time for them to close' (l) Barnes & Noble Bookseller's store building with sign (c) man speaking in front of tan wall (r)

‘Pleaseeee DON’T put the book back’: Former Barnes and Noble worker issues PSA for customers who read in the store

‘We actually don’t mind that you hang around for as long as you want.’

On Oct 28, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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TikToker says clothing brand Sheertex wouldn’t pay her for sponsored content beyond two pairs of free tights, sparking debate

‘Welcome to how it goes with most brand deals. They rarely respect the creator.’

On Oct 27, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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Candy store owner claims Airheads are halting production til 2024 in viral clip—but company debunks rumors

‘What in the world is happening…’

On Oct 19, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘These wellness influencers have a very puritanical way of looking at food’: Woman calls out TikTokers who claim Costco chicken causes cancer

‘What they find wrong with the modern diet is any kind of convenience.’

On Oct 14, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘NOT FOR THE WEAK!’: Worker says working from home isn’t as cushy as it seems, sparking debate

‘We still work. People think we don’t cause we at home.’

On Oct 13, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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From American Girl Dolls to lockdown TikTok, nostalgia is moving faster than ever—and fueling online meme culture

Experts unpack how and why nostalgia became such a key influence and driver of online culture.

On Oct 11, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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woman holding medical bill '$399.00' caption 'American Healthcare is a scam!!!!!' (l) woman holding medical bill '$399.00' caption 'American Healthcare is a scam!!!!!' ' it was literally like 3 minutes and all my vitals were good. I only said yes because they said I didn't have to pay.' 'HE LIED' (c) woman holding medical bill '$399.00' caption 'American Healthcare is a scam!!!!!' (r)

‘American healthcare is a f*cking joke’: Uninsured woman says she was charged $400 after someone called 911 when she fainted

‘Not to mention they kept trying to make me take a ride on the ambulance like that sh*t isn’t $4000.’

On Oct 8, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘Free money’: Worker issues PSA about security jobs after being tasked with guarding a construction lot

‘Who is robbing a construction lot? Nobody.’

On Oct 6, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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woman speaking in front of tan walls hand on head caption 'This is why men scare me' (l) woman greenscreen TikTok over Instagram DM's caption 'My concern her is not so uch that he has my social media but that he ALSO knows where I work and can show up anytime he wants.' 'Not sure if your working tmo but I can be in tmo morning to sign my corporate papers, sorry I figured it's easier to let you know over a message, either way I'm stoked haven't been in like 2-3 years it'll be good to be back' (c) woman speaking pointing to chest in front of tan walls (r)

‘This is why men scare me’: Gym worker says she received Instagram DM from client, claims customer service staff shouldn’t wear name tags

‘My job should not force me to share this information with people.’

On Oct 2, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘There’s nothing wrong with strong teams moving together’: Career coach says new boss hiring old work besties should ring alarms, sparking debate

‘Just wait till they hire family members to come in and work.’

On Sep 28, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘I don’t think it’s a coincidence’: DoorDash customer says women drivers have no problem with delivery, but men need extra help

‘Now that I think of it, I’ve never had a lady have an issue with my address.’

On Sep 23, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘Everyone is tired and overworked’: Bath & Body Works customer says a worker verbally abused her, sparking debate

‘Came for the candles, stayed for the verbal abuse!!!’

On Sep 21, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘I’m getting fired’: Worker accidentally films manager in the background while filming dance TikTok in his office

‘He’s on his way to write me up.’

On Sep 16, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘When your coworker wants to beef mid-shift’: Barista shares viral video of altercation between her and co-worker, sparking debate

‘It’s the passive aggressive for me.’

On Sep 13, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘What the hell?’: Wingstop worker recorded working in underwear and plastic bag after hours

‘They make us do that.’

On Sep 10, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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