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The Daily Dot

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Ice on cup(l) Bartender sharing tip on TikTok(c) Female Bartender pouring drink on cup(r)

No Ice

‘You don’t get a full drink’: Bartender calls out customers who ask for light ice, reveals what you’re really getting

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Bartender shares which drink orders will prompt him to check your ID

patron order

‘Can I just get a shot of Tito’s?’: Bartender shares which drink orders will prompt him to check your ID

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

hooters-precision-pours

‘It helps tips’: Hooters bartender switches out precision spouts for regular spouts behind her managers’ backs

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Bartender at work(l+r), Bartender pouring drink(c)

bartender-ego-gone-wild

‘Bartender ego is crazy!’: Viewers divided after bartender’s response to customer who tried to walk into bar before opening

Woman says bartenders are working with human traffickers

bartenders human trafficking

‘The girls never have to talk’: Woman says bartenders are working with human traffickers

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

customer sits in restaurant bar while waiting for a table and doesn’t order alcohol

bar tender mocktails

‘I think about this all the time’: Viewers divided when a customer sits in restaurant bar while waiting for table—and doesn’t order alcohol

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Man talking(l+r), Hand filling up glass with water(c)

bar-refuses-to-serve-tap-water

‘There’s tap water in the bathroom’: Customer slams bartender who refused to give him tap water

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Woman talking(l+r), Bartender pouring shot(c)

what-to-tip-bartender

‘I usually tip a dollar per shot’: Bartender calls out customers who tip per drink

Customer asks bartender for a vodka soda, orders a completely different drink based on her requests

Vodka Soda

‘Immediately asking for ID’: Customer asks bartender for a vodka soda, actually orders a completely different drink

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Worker works at mall with luxury stores like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Tesla but can’t afford food for the last 2 weeks

Broke Working at Mall

‘2024 dystopian society’: Worker works at mall with luxury stores like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Tesla but can’t afford food for the last 2 weeks

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Woman talking(l+r), Bartender pouring drinks(c)

common-bartender-icks

‘I know you’re not gonna tip’: Bartender shares customer behaviors that give her the ick

Bartender explains why alcohol sales were halted at golf tournament that descended into chaos

WMPO Closes

‘There was almost half a million people on that course’: Bartender explains why alcohol sales were halted at golf tournament that descended into chaos

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

Bartender witnesses bad first date and intervenes

Bad Date

‘I’m gonna pour 4 Coors Lights’: Bartender overhears a bad first date. She decides to end it with a trick

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Woman orders a pinot noir—she catches the bartender mixing 2 reds together

illegal Wine

‘I’m pretty sure that’s illegal’: Woman Orders a Pinot Noir—She Catches the Bartender Mixing 2 Reds Together

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Bartender calls out rock star for only tipping 10%.

Bartenders