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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

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‘I just come to work’: Amazon worker gets 7-minute restroom break. There’s just one problem

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

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‘This was my apron after 3.5 hours of being on bar’: Viewers are shocked after learning what Starbucks’ apron policy demands

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

two panel image. On the left is a McDonald's restaurant drive thru sign. On the left is a TikTok image of a Mcdonald's drive thru ordering kiosk with the words, "POV: You just wanted a small fry from McDonald's and get into an argument instead"

‘So I can’t order a small fry?’: McDonald’s customer pulls up to drive-thru. Then the worker reveals where she’s talking to her from

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

Melody Heald

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‘There was no one else in the line’: Woman says she was ‘scolded’ by worker in the Starbucks drive-thru over common ordering practice

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

Braden Bjella

Two panel design with one showing a woman talking and the other is a couple at a restaurant talking with their waitress.

‘Especially if it’s a couple’: Server warns against doing this with the dessert menu

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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‘Now we got a new problem’: Walmart customer demands answers after asking worker for locked item. They have a phone key now

Amelie Allen was 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

Two panel design with one showing a close up of a woman talking, the 2nd is of a Chili's sign

‘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

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

3 panel image, the two outside images are a person wearing glasses explaining. In the middle we see the sign of Jimmy John's Restaurant.

‘The Jimmy John’s crisis response team is real’: Ex-Jimmy John’s worker says managers watch employees through camera

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

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‘I thought you were joking’: Best Buy worker says customer came in looking for HDMI splitter. Then he realized what she really needs

Amazon employees walking out of an amazon facility

‘No job ever pays you through the time change’: Amazon night workers walk out after they were expected to work an extra hour for free due to daylight saving

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‘We hold stuff in the front’: TJ Maxx shopper accuses workers of hiding items after finding Strawberry Icing perfume locked in shelf

3 panel image of a person talking and the exterior of a Walmart store.

‘I’m waiting on y’all?’: Spark delivery driver demands answers after Walmart canceled her order

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘You never once asked me how my lemonade tasted’: Server says customers gaslit her to get out of tipping

Two panel design with panel one showing a close up of a woman talking, she has a scarf on her head and seems to be in her apartment. The 2nd panel shows a close up of a salad at a restaurant.

‘Literally make what your preference is at home’: Server begs picky customers not to go out to eat after salad experience with customer

Costco Receipt(l) Costco Wholesale Store Front(c) Costco Employee(r)

‘Just be honest’: Costco worker blasts customers who show up without receipts and ask for refund. Especially after he asks them when they made purchase

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