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Sohini is a digital media writer and editor with nearly five years of experience covering trends, entertainment, and online culture. She has contributed to multiple national and international publications in editorial and management roles. When she’s offline, she’s usually watching TV shows and movies with her dog.

Sohini

Worker and customer confrontations at a Walmart checkout area (L) and an ordering station (R).

Culture

‘I’m Refusing Your Service’: A Viral Video of Service Workers Standing Up to Abusive Customers Has X Sharing Their Own Stories

A customer argues with employees at a McDonald's counter.

Viral Video Shows a McDonald’s Customer Cursing Out Staff Over Water — and the Backlash Turned Ugly Fast

Screenshots from a McDonald's employee's video about menu hacks and behind-the-counter practices.

A McDonald’s Employee Is Sharing What They Say Are Behind-the-Scenes Secrets — From Ice Cream Machines to Egg Types to a Cheaper Big Mac Hack

Vanshika is an entertainment and internet culture writer with over four years of experience covering Hollywood, and K-pop and internet trends. She enjoys unpacking the stories behind celebrity culture and reviewing the next screen obsession. Off the clock, she’s either buried in a book or convincing her dog they’re the main character.

Vanshika

A Sign Saying ‘ENGLISH Only!’ Appeared Inside What Looks Like a McDonald’s — X Is Divided Over Whether Businesses Can Do That

Sayantan is a Senior Writer with over six years of experience covering the entertainment industry. With a keen eye for pop culture, he explores films, television, anime, video games, and emerging digital trends. His work is driven by a focus on crafting engaging, insightful stories that connect with a global audience.

Sayantan

Man shows empty Big Mac from McDonald’s.

Man’s “Half a Big Mac” Video Reignites Debate Over Fast Food Quality Control

Reni is a digital culture writer with over three years of experience. From breaking TV and movie news to deep dives into pop‑culture shifts and politics, she loves tracking the pulse of the internet. Beyond writing, she’s a shark researcher and conservationist, often found underwater or analysing shark documentaries.

Reni

McDonald's customer asked workers to start counting days after getting cheese on the side of the burger.

‘Count Your Days’: A McDonald’s Customer Got Cheese on the Cardboard Instead of in His Burger and X Has Thoughts About Fast Food Quality

A 470-day-old McDonald's cheeseburger with no mold

‘This Is Not Real Food’: A 470-Day-Old McDonald’s Burger With No Mold Went Viral on X, but the Real Explanation Is Less Dramatic Than People Think

Has McDonald’s smallest cup gotten smaller

‘We Are Being Robbed Blind’: McDonald’s Allegedly Shrunk Its Small Drink and the Comment Section Is at War

Customer demanded a refund at McDonald's after food wasn't brought to a table.

A McDonald’s Employee Said They ‘Didn’t Have Time’ to Bring Food to the Table — So the Customer Demanded a $8.97 Refund and the Internet Took Sides

A TikToker complains about customer service

McDonald’s Employee Allegedly Told a Customer to “Give Us More Time” at 5:01 AM — He Left and Posted About It

McDonald's served raw chicken as part of their premium limited edition McSpicy burger to a person and refused to admit it was uncooked.

Picture Shows McDonald’s Allegedly Serving Raw Chicken in McSpicy Burger — Customer Says Manager Argued for 15 Minutes and Refused to Acknowledge It

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

Jamie Jirak

The “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration with McDonald’s is splitting fans: some want to boycott, others can’t wait

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

Susan LaMarca

McDonald’s is testing humanoid robots that greet customers and serve food in China

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: McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski taking a small bite of the new Big Arch Burger. Right: Burger King CEO Tom Curtis taking a large bite of a Whopper.

Burger King CEO takes a real bite on camera—fans say he “burgermogged” McDonald’s boss

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

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski taking a bite of the new McDonald's Big Arch burger. Tweet text overlay reads, "The bite is actually genuinely funny. I did not expect that."

McDonald's