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Amelie Allen is a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘I absolutely knew this was going to happen’: Chili’s worker fired after issuing this warning about putting lemon in your water. Here’s why

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘You’re at a Chili’s’: Chili’s server issues PSA for customers who ask for lemon in their water

Vanessa St-Amand is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Woman drives from Canada to the U.S. to try Chili's Triple Dipper

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‘Do they have the secret formula to the Wingstop ranch?’: Woman drives from Canada to the U.S. to try Chili’s Triple Dipper. Is it worth it?

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

Braden Bjella

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‘That’s why I started paying in cash again’: Chili’s customer says Ziosks are now forcing you to tip 20%, won’t let you choose ‘custom’

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‘The way I gasped’: Woman says don’t go to Chili’s alone at 10pm after interacting with host

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Sam’s Club Meal Prep

Whole Foods, Publix, Sam’s Club, and more: 5 cheap, viral, healthy meal prep hacks that require little effort

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

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Dad feeds family of 6 at Chili’s for only $30

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‘I would just rather not go out to eat if we have to do this’: Dad feeds family of 6 at Chili’s for only $30. Viewers are divided

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman says Hooters customer used her car’s VIN number to find her address, call her landlord

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‘I would like to take you out to Chili’s’: Woman says Hooters customer used her car’s VIN number to find her address, call her landlord

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

Chili’s customers have to eat rice their with hands after being told there is no silverware

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‘They couldn’t have told you BEFORE you ordered?’: Chili’s customers have to eat rice with their hands after being told there is no silverware

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

Mars Ramos

Woman says the downfall of Red Lobster, Applebee’s, Chili’s is an ‘attack on the middle-class family’

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‘Where else can you feed 2 for $25?’: Woman says Red Lobster, Applebee’s, Chili’s closures are an ‘attack on the middle-class family’

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‘I’ve been sitting here for 45 minutes’: Chili’s customers say they got seated but were assigned zero servers

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘There should not be a line out the door at Chili’s’: Chili’s workers speak out about the ‘triple dipper’ trend

Customer questions Chili’s mozzarella sticks after zero cheese pull

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‘What happened?’: Customer questions Chili’s mozzarella sticks after zero cheese pull

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

Melody Heald

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