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Hello fellow web crawlers! Kira here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.
Today’s top stories are about: a DoorDash scam that has to do with single packets of sauce, the perplexing trend of influencers moving to a Mars-like development in Saudi Arabia, reactions to Gavin Newsom signing an anti-deepfake law, and this year’s hottest Halloween costumes – food court fast food.
After that, Mikael’s got a ‘One Dumb Conspiracy‘ column for you.
Until next time,
— K.D.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🌮 SCAMS
DoorDash driver says someone placed an order for a single sauce packet from Taco Bell. They then realize why
The scammers are out and about.
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🏘️ IRL DYSTOPIA
‘Low security prison vibes:’ Neom influencers delete, private TikToks after videos hyping Saudi city of the future roasted
Western influencers are moving to a new development in Saudi Arabia, and TikTok viewers are getting major dystopia vibes from their videos.
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🤖 HUMANS VS ROBOTS
Gavin Newsom signs anti-deepfake law—prompting everyone to share the deepfake he was upset about
The California governor banned deepfakes, leading some to worry about the law’s infringement on free speech – and the future of memes.
🥨 FAST FOOD NATION
Chipotle, Cinnabon, and Auntie Anne’s have all released official Halloween costumes this year, but why?
If you really want to dress up like food court fast food for Halloween this year, now’s your chance.
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By Mikael Thalen
Staff Reporter
Trump fans can’t stop churning out conspiracy theories about cats and Haitians
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🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.
🐶 It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. So it’s not shocking this Dairy Queen customer warned against the chain’s chicken after his dog refused to eat it.
🛍️ A McDonald’s customer was so offended the chain charges extra for a paper to-go bag that he walked out with a plastic tray.
🏡 A woman submitted a critical “anonymous” review of her apartment building. However, in a recent TikTok, she says the complex management reached out to her about it.
🧊 Are YETI coolers a rip-off? One customer seems to think so after ice in the cooler melted in just one day.
🥞 People seem to enjoy how this family of six ate unlimited pancakes at IHOP for just $30—and even took breakfast to go for the next morning.
🤖 From the Daily Dot archive: Distorted TikTok sounds hurt marginalized creators—and AI is making it worse.
📝 Question of the Day
Everyone’s got opinions, and we want to know yours. Just click a button below to answer the question, and tomorrow we will let you know how fellow web crawlers like you answered.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN FOOLED BY A DEEPFAKE?
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🤳 Today’s Viral Video
Is CNN “objective”?
🎶 Now Playing: “Perc 300” by Peeling Flesh 🎶
