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Cecilia Lenzen is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

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‘Be careful when you go to Taco Bell’: Customer says Taco Bell worker rounded up her total because they didn’t have change to give her back

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

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‘The servers walked out’: Cracker Barrel serves customers biscuits on napkins after running out of food, plates

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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‘Catch me working all 24 hrs’: McDonald’s worker says manager gave employees $50 an hour to get them to work during staff shortage

Dunkin worker with caption "when you put in ur two weeks in and your last day is the 20th but the manager schedules you past the 20th, even on Christmas Eve from 2-10" (l) Dunkin' Donuts sign on building (c) Dunkin worker with caption "when you put in ur two weeks in and your last day is the 20th but the manager schedules you past the 20th, even on Christmas Eve from 2-10" (r)

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‘Told my manager I will not be showing up’: Dunkin’ worker says she was scheduled to work shifts after quitting

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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‘That should be illegal….’: Texas Roadhouse customer says they paid $4 for mac and cheese—and it turned out to be Kraft mac and cheese

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‘That’s how they’re made’: Waffle House server says customer demanded refund because hashbrowns were cooked in oil

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘You sat over there and refused to make a drink’: Server films manager telling her customer tip will go to the company since her ‘service is poor’

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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‘Nah, I better not’: Starbucks customer changes mind on paying it forward after hearing how much order is

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‘I am not upset. I’m enraged’: Administration asked school librarian to take down banned books display after one parent complained

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.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘If anyone is wondering what it’s like getting a house from a boomer’: TikToker finds fake outlet in the home they purchased

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

Grace Stanley

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‘Do not fly at night got it thanks’: Air traffic controller claims about 60% of control towers close at night

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‘This is a tactic’: Woman brings 3 carts full of items to Ross register after closing time—then the transaction doesn’t go through

Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.

Dan Latu

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‘I don’t know how this thing stopped at all’: Mechanic says his Lyft driver’s car had no brakes (updated)

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

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‘She was seriously unhinged’: TikToker says she camped with a stranger for 5 days who was later arrested for kidnapping and attempted murder

Kathleen is a Honolulu-based freelance writer, editor and communications strategist who has been published by the New York Times, Vice, Huffington Post, Hana Hou!, and more. She&#8217;s worked in the communication departments at the Honolulu Museum of Art, ACLU of Hawaii and Hawaii Community Foundation. When she&#8217;s not writing, she can be found in the ocean, walking her rescue poi dog or oil painting.

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