Hello fellow web crawlers! Andrew here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.
Our top stories today are about: A Domino’s Pizza delivery driver who was forced to deliver pizza amid hurricane evacuation orders, a server going viral for sharing their weird experience with diners who asked who she was voting for, the history of the popular 24/7 livestream Lofi Girl, and how Olivia Rodrigo fell through a hole on stage during a recent performance.
After that, our Assistant Newsletter Editor Kira has a “Decoding Fandom” column for you.
See you tomorrow!
— A.W.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🍕 WTF
‘We supposed to evacuate. I’m delivering a pizza’: Who is ordering Domino’s Pizza during a hurricane?
In a viral video, a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver shared how he had to work amid evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton.
🍴 VIRAL POLITICS
Server says customers pestered her about the election—and guessed who she is voting for
A waitress went viral after sharing a story about a MAGA couple she recently served. Her video inspired an avalanche of comments from fellow food industry workers sharing similar experiences and making jokes about Trump and his supporters.
🎵 INTERNET HISTORY
The history of Lofi Girl, the popular 24/7 livestream—and neverending study session
If you’re ever trying to zero in on your work, find the perfect cleaning playlist, or find some music to back your latest creative pursuit, chances are you’re familiar with Lofi Girl, also known as Study Girl.
🎤 POP CULTURE
Olivia Rodrigo fell through a hole on stage and accidentally ripped out her extensions on tour
This week, Olivia Rodrigo embarked on her Australian leg of her Guts Tour—and also almost broke a leg.
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By Kira Deshler
Assistant Newsletter Editor
Charli XCX fans welcome the arrival of Brat Autumn
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🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.
🚗 In a viral video, a mechanic revealed what really happens when you go in for a “full diagnostic” on your car.
🛏️ Should you avoid booking Airbnb rentals that use printed or colored bedding? A pair of TikToks has viewers pondering that question.
🥕 Have you ever had a food experience so bad or strange that you’re left wondering: How could they have possibly messed this up? That’s how this Costco customer felt about the carrot cake cupcakes he picked up.
🛍️ This Trader Joe’s customer caught a worker charging her for bags. She brought her own reusable one.
🍜 Should you avoid buying Maruchan ramen at the store?
🏳️🌈 From the Daily Dot archive: How a Sims 2 fan forum became an unwitting safe space for queer creatives.
📝 Question of the Day
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WOULD YOU ORDER PIZZA DURING A HURRICANE?
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🤳 Today’s Viral Video
Chris Martin shared his surprising inspiration that made him “dream of doing this job.”
🎶 Now Playing: “I think about it all the time featuring bon iver” by Charli XCX 🎶
