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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

‘How is that any different than any other job that serves the public?‘: Worker shares whether you’re expected to tip at Subway

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

Melody Heald

‘Genius and the proportions are much healthier’: Dad feeds family of 6 at Panda Express for $24.46. Here’s how

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

Braden Bjella

‘They were sitting in their office watching’: Ex-Chipotle worker says managers watch employees through camera to check portion sizes

Woman shares the ‘right way’ to use a cheese grater

‘I was 43 years old when I learned this’: Woman shares the ‘right way’ to use a cheese grater

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Chipotle customer says ‘phone trick’ doesn’t work at every location after worker skimped on order

‘Bro was teasing you’: Chipotle customer says ‘phone trick’ doesn’t work at every location after worker skimped on order

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

McDonald’s just changed the recipe for its cheeseburger. Now a former corporate chef is calling out 3 new differences

‘It’s not a favorable change’: McDonald’s just changed the recipe for its cheeseburger. Now a former corporate chef is calling out 3 new differences

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

Customers tests ‘phone trick’ at Chipotle

‘Y’all ain’t scamming me today’: Customers tests ‘phone trick’ at Chipotle. Then he sees the workers’ reactions

Woman finds out how to use McDonald’s Happy Meal box

‘Am I the last person on the planet to notice this?’: Woman finds out how to use McDonald’s Happy Meal box

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

Shopper tries Whole Foods meal prep hack, says it's cheaper than buying salmon separately

‘I thought it was a steal’: Shopper tries Whole Foods meal prep hack, says it’s cheaper than just buying salmon

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

McDonald's worker reveals shocking reason why you should never order drinks from McCafe machine

‘The insides are caked with it’: McDonald’s worker reveals shocking reason why you should never order drinks from McCafe machine

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Chipotle says corporate is now telling them to look at customer's reaction when measuring scoops

‘Do they look happy? Or disappointed?’: Chipotle says corporate is now telling them to look at customers’ reactions when measuring scoops

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

Jack In the Box customer warns Ultimate Cheeseburger costs getting out of hand

‘$6-$7 for a bag of Doritos out here’: Jack In the Box customer warns Ultimate Cheeseburger costs getting out of hand

Customer considers filming Chipotle order after learning about new ‘phone rule’

‘Pulling up w/ ring lights, camera crew, 2 tripods’: Customer considers filming Chipotle order after learning about new ‘phone rule’

Stacey Nguyen is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in California. You can find her work on Real Simple, InStyle, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and other sites.

Stacey Nguyen

Candy Salad is the sweetest challenge to ever hit TikTok

Chipotle customer warns of new ‘phone rule’ after manager rumor leaks

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