Laiken Neumann

woman showing the front of a taco truck (l) taco truck workers blocking the camera (m) woman tearing up (r)

‘All this over a refund’: Taco truck worker throws salsa in TikToker’s face after she grabbed tip jar for refund, dividing viewers

‘I’m just saying there is always two sides of the story.’

On Jan 24, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

Man pointing finger (l) man throwing smoothie at young women employees (r)

‘I wanna speak to the f*cking manager’: Merrill Lynch executive throws smoothie at worker, calls her ‘f*cking immigrant loser’ in viral TikTok

He was upset due to his son’s allergic reaction to a smoothie.

On Jan 24, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

doordash employee delivers food with caption 'tell me i didn't just get the cutest doordasher'

‘That’s sad that someone his age has to work at all’: Viral TikTok shows elderly DoorDash driver, sparking debate

‘This made me cry, in a bad way. This country has failed its elderly.’

On Jan 21, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

hand holding can of pet food with captions 'u should try at a pet store' and 'just how much pet food i rescued over the past two years' (l) bag of dog food in dumpster with caption 'for throwing out thousands of pounds of pet food every single year;' (c) dog food bag with caption 'and i'm talking EACH STORE throwing out thousands of pounds of pet food.' (r)

‘It’s actually kind of insane just how much pet food I’ve rescued’: TikToker reveals how much pet food she found while dumpster diving in viral video

‘The three unopened bags I found here retail for about $50 each.’

On Jan 21, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

chili's workers with caption '86 sprite, dr pepper, ibc, chicken enchilada soup, baked potato soup salmon, oranges, kernels, black beans, onion petals and we just opened 30 minutes ago. i'm sorry but who tf is ordering chili's at 11:30am'

‘I’m sorry but who tf is ordering Chili’s at 11:30am’: Viral TikTok shows Chili’s workers overwhelmed with orders 30 minutes after opening

‘3 cooks called out but still holdin it down in togo.’

On Jan 20, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

woman on phone with dishes in hand at waffle house (l) man adjusting glove at grill looks over shoulder (r)

‘I see so many of these at Waffle House I’m convinced anyone and everyone can just walk in and work for free’: Customer helps overwhelmed Waffle House worker in viral TikTok

‘I love how they just let any people jump in.’

On Jan 20, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

photo of the texas roadhouse sign (l) photo of a woman talking to the camera (m) photo of a steak (r)

‘I tell everyone I serve at Roadhouse this hack’: Worker reveals money-saving menu ‘secret’ at Texas Roadhouse in viral TikTok

‘You can’t beat that.’

On Jan 19, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

woman's hands constructing a wallet (l) screenshot of a racist comment on a phone screen (m) photo of a woman getting her hair done at a salon (r)

‘I wasn’t aware that you’re a person of color’: Woman demands refund after finding out business owner is Black

‘I would also suggest you put something that discloses you’re a person of color.’

On Jan 19, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

$Chili's restaurant (l) finger selecting 20% tip (r)$

‘Did they just not think people would check their math?’: Customer shows how tips on Chili’s pay-at-the-table machines are incorrect in viral TikTok, sparking debate (updated)

‘Hey Chili’s fix your machines and pay your staff a livable wage.’

On Jan 18, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

women kneeling and packing plastic cups into sleeves by hand with caption 'i thought cups were packaged by sanitize machines good to know'

‘I can’t unsee this’: Viral TikTok allegedly showing how workers package plastic cups sparks debate

‘I’m not concerned about the germs, I’m concerned about how little they are probably making.’

On Jan 18, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

three photos of a woman explaining to the camera and showing a damaged mail package of hers

‘This company is the epitome of corporate greed’: TikToker shares alleged ‘UPS horror story’ and claims its insurance is a scam

‘They find any reason they can to deny coverage.’

On Jan 17, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

Internet Culture

three photos of people signing nda papers on a wooden dinner table

‘They’re not your friends if you can’t trust them’: TikToker makes friends sign NDAs before sharing gossip, sparking debate

‘Why go through the trouble?’

On Jan 17, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

woman with arms crossed and caption 'tell me a company secret that you can share because you don't work there anymore' (l) taco bell drive thru (c) woman with finger raised (r)

‘Run the opposite way from the shredded chicken’: Worker shares what Taco Bell items customers should avoid in viral TikTok

‘Just trust me.’

On Jan 14, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

Chick-fil-A employees wearing portable rainproof units in drive-thru

‘They care about iPads with employees’: Customer claims Chick-fil-A cares about its workers because they are given weather pods, sparking debate (updated)

‘One of the reasons I love Chick-fil-A … they care about their employees.’

On Jan 14, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

‘My 13th reason’: Black TikToker accidentally matches with guy whose bio says ‘WHITE LADIES ONLY’

‘Well I’ll be damned.’

On Jan 13, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL