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The Daily Dot

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

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‘I’m going to make this cheaper for you’: Olive Garden customer says server ‘tricked’ her into paying more for her order. Viewers defend the server

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

Olive Garden sign(l), Woman talking(c), Olive garden take out(r)

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‘Comes with breadsticks and a drink too’: Olive Garden customer gets fettuccine AND spaghetti for only $6.99. Here’s how she did it

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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‘No idea this was a thing’: Olive Garden customer catches worker playing ‘server bingo.’ What is it?

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Olive Garden server won’t let customers have salad and breadsticks until they order an entree

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‘They usually don’t tip’: Olive Garden server won’t let customers have salad and breadsticks until they order an entree

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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‘What’s with these calculators?’: Olive Garden customer notices something unusual when she tries to leave a 20% tip

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Customer says Olive Garden manager retaliated against her because she used to work there

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‘He asked if he could talk to me privately’: Customer says Olive Garden manager retaliated against her because she used to work there

Olive Garden customer shows trick to ordering gift box full of bread sticks

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‘Worth it’: Olive Garden customer shows trick to ordering gift box full of breadsticks

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

Dad feeds family of 6 at Chili’s for only $30

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‘I would just rather not go out to eat if we have to do this’: Dad feeds family of 6 at Chili’s for only $30. Viewers are divided

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

Melody Heald

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‘That’s a good deal’: Dad feeds family of 6 with Olive Garden for $20. Here’s how

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

HVAC expert dines at Olive Garden. Then he pulls out his thermometer

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‘I need to talk to the manager’: HVAC expert dines at Olive Garden. Then he pulls out his thermometer

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‘Enjoy your new and improved salad experience’: Ex-Olive Garden server reveals tricks the restaurant doesn’t want you to know about

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Job applicant can’t believe what she has to do just to get a job at Olive Garden

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‘I just need a summer job THIS IS SICKKKK’: Job applicant can’t believe what she has to do just to get a job at Olive Garden

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‘Always get embarrassed when I ask’: Olive Garden customer orders chicken and gnocchi soup just so she can take it to-go

Olive Garden microwaved customer’s food after he notices something unusual about it

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