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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Nathan's Famous Hot Dog location at night, caption overlay reads, "I'm still in shock... we found a razor blade inside the hot dog and they claimed it didn't come from them." Right: Half-eaten Nathan's Famous hot dog next to a razorblade.

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“I’m still in shock”: Tourists say they found a razor blade in a Nathan’s Famous hot dog

Left: Salad-making machine at a Sweetgreen location, caption overlay reads, "I Just watched a machine make my entire Sweetgreen order." Right: Sweetgreen sign is seen at one of its restaurants in San Francisco, California.

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“Still costs $22 for a salad”: Sweetgreen’s salad robot goes viral (again) as users ask why prices haven’t dropped

Tyra Banks in a black chef uniform eating ice cream.

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“What in the Willy Wonka?”: Tyra Banks is hawking “hot ice cream” and everyone is confused

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.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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“On the pasta?”: American tourist asks for an Olive Garden-style chicken parm in Italy. The Italian waiter’s response is perfect

Left: Woman in glasses holding a container of Chipotle's new red chimichurri sauce. Middle: Man in his car holding a container of Chipotle's new red chimichurri sauce. Right: Man pouring a container of Chipotle's new red chimichurri sauce onto a meat bowl.

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“I could drink this stuff”: Reviews are pouring in for Chipotle’s new Red Chimichurri sauce

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Punk rock parm”: An American cheesemonger from Philly won the World Cheese Competition for the first time ever

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

3 panel: Left: Chicken parmesan plate at Olive Garden. Middle: Latto looking into the camera. Right: Latto's fingers pointing to salad at Olive Garden.

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“The most relatable celebrity”: Latto’s obsession with Olive Garden has fans cheering

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Why are young Germans eating pudding with a fork in the park? Explaining the “pudding mit gabel” trend

DoorDash autonomous delivery robot Dot, a red robot on four wheels, rolling on the sidewalk. Text overlay reads "First clanker that tries to deliver me food is getting absolutely wrecked."

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DoorDash rolls out new delivery robot “Dot”—people are already joking about destroying it

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“I gagged”: Customers share honest reactions to the taste of Starbucks protein drinks

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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Culture

What is Heavy Soda? A look into the extra-sweet regional drink

Left: Woman looking into the camera under text reading, "Am I wrong for ordering a pizza to a wedding after we weren't fed for 8 hours?" Right: Hand holding pizza.

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“The bride was furious”: Guest asks if ordering pizza to a wedding was rude

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Left: Two women looking into camera. Text overlay reads, "No spritz when you are siting down to have a main meal please." Right: Group of friends cheers with aperol spritz in restaurant. Italian wine-based cocktail.

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“I’ll do what I want”: Italians say spritz is only for before dinner, not during, and Americans are getting pissy

Left: Woman with dyed red hair and glasses trying the Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen sunscreen flavored ice cream. Right: Blonde woman trying the Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen sunscreen flavored ice cream.

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“Very refreshing”: Sunscreen ice cream? Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen say yes

Left: Table laden with green plates and kiwis, people gathered around. Right: Hand holding half-eaten kiwi.

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“Only in SF”: San Franciscans are furiously defending their kiwi party from the jokes

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