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Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

McDonald's(l), Man talking(c), Krispy Kreme(r)

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‘They’re trying to steal Dunkin’ Donuts consumers’: What’s behind the plan to sell Krispy Kreme donuts in McDonald’s stores?

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘I get served way better’: Customer says Chipotle workers gave him more food on his orders after he lost weight

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 think everyone should work fast once in their life’: Worker shares real reason McDonald’s workers are so hesitant to give you extra sauces

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

Nina Hernandez

Chick-fil-A customer says worker shamed her for using points to get free meal

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‘Acting like i didn’t EARN these points’: Chick-fil-A customer says worker shamed her for using points to get free meal

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Customer orders new shrimp at Zaxby’s for $3. She can’t believe what’s inside the box

Zaxbys Shrimp

‘The way I just screamed’: Customer orders new shrimp at Zaxby’s for $3. She can’t believe what’s inside the box (updated)

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

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Rachel Kiley

customer orders Taco Bell at 3am and workers hold their food ‘hostage’

Taco Bell Late Order

‘It’s just sitting there’: Viewers divided after customer orders Taco Bell at 3am and workers hold their food ‘hostage’

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

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‘The things I do for Chick-fil-A ice’: Customer loves Chick-fil-A ice so much she buys a bucket off secret menu

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‘DO NOT TELL THEM’: Panera customer shares hack to always get a free drink

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘They were gonna send me to collections for mac and cheese’: Woman warns against Chick-fil-A catering after they ‘gaslit’ her over order

Woman talking(l+r), Krispy Kreme Donughnuts box(c)

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‘I don’t blame her, green donuts look unappetizing’: Krispy Kreme customer questions worker after receiving green glazed donuts without prior knowledge, consent

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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Charlotte Colombo

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‘It’s the cheese pull that gets you’: Viewers divided after expert finally tries new Little Caesars Crazy Puffs

Chick-fil-A customer asks for soup to be remade because she didn’t get spoon

Chick Fil A Spoon

‘I bet they poured it into a new container’: Chick-fil-A customer asks for soup to be remade because she didn’t get spoon

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

Eric Webb

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‘Worth it?’: McDonald’s customer orders $12 Dinner Box at McDonald’s. Here’s what’s inside

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‘I’m befuddled’: Customer calls out McDonald’s for ‘false advertising’ after getting a ‘half slice’ of cheese on Filet-O-Fish

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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‘You come in every single day’: McDonald’s customer demands fresh fries at counter

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