Dan Latu
Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.
TikToker called out for turning Ukraine invasion into opportunity to dunk on feminists
‘you know women in Ukraine are actually joining the army now right? it’s no secret.’
On Feb 27, 2022 by Dan Latu
‘This what happens when you buy sh*t on OfferUp’: TikToker alleges ‘scammer’ sold his girlfriend a stolen PS5
The seller had allegedly ordered a console, reported it stolen, then sold it.
On Feb 20, 2022 by Dan Latu
‘Reasons I’ve cried in the past 365 days’: TikToker shares exit interview presentation, sparking debate
‘Can I borrow this’
Viral TikTok claims online order tips at IHOP go to corporate—the restaurant says that’s false
Some viewers, including those claiming to be IHOP workers themselves, are still skeptical.
On Feb 13, 2022 by Dan Latu
‘No tip no food’: DoorDash driver denies delivery with no tip in viral TikTok, sparking debate (updated)
‘I always make it a point tip my drivers, but due to past experiences, I now tip after.’
‘How is someone copying the exact username?’: TikToker shows Venmo scammer impersonated his friend and requested money
‘I almost sent $300 to her.’
On Feb 6, 2022 by Dan Latu
‘I would cancel this order immediately’: Instacart shopper shows lengthy list of instructions from customer, sparking debate
With such extensive specifications, viewers felt the customer should simply do her own shopping.
‘The only thing I use my touchbar for’: TikToker shows how she uses MacBook Touch Bar to skip video ads
The TikToker explained an unexpected perk of having the now-defunct feature.
On Jan 30, 2022 by Dan Latu
‘I’ll be a good little kitten’: People are leaving thirst comments under Vladimir Putin Instagram pages to ‘stop war’
‘Imagine this is in the history books 50 years from now.’
‘How is America real’: Teacher shares how she prepares her classroom for an active shooter in viral TikTok
‘Obviously it’s just a deterrent, but it definitely makes us feel a little bit better.’
On Jan 23, 2022 by Dan Latu
Elon Musk’s brain chip technology has Twitter making ‘Black Mirror’ comparisons
As Neuralink inches closer to human testing, people are tweeting their reactions.
‘Wait why is this working?’: TikTokers with ADHD stay on task with co-working live streams
The community feeling is integral to the ability to focus.
On Jan 20, 2022 by Dan Latu
‘We close at 4:00 am, and it was 4:03’: Customer refused service after Taco Bell closes, calls to complain in viral TikTok
The woman also asked to be compensated for her troubles.
On Jan 17, 2022 by Dan Latu
‘You oughta be fired for not answering’: Man confuses TikToker’s number for the CDC, leaves multiple angry voicemails
‘I love that he makes it seem like the CDC is one person.’
On Jan 16, 2022 by Dan Latu
‘I have bills due’: Customer allegedly scams Instacart driver, tries to steal his earnings (updated)
‘Someone smart and tech savvy can get scammed because they’re being forced to panic.’
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