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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

2 Panel Image, Cracket Barrel Logo and a Man with a hat in front of til foil wrapped potatoes

‘Recession indicator’: Cracker Barrel brings back this tin-foil-wrapped menu item after 7 years

2 panel image showing a person explaining and the Ground Round restaurant logo.

Iconic restaurant chain Ground Round is returning after 20 years. Is it bringing its ‘Pay What You Weigh’ policy back with it?

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

2 panel image. Digital checkout details at Texas Roadhouse with caption that reads: "What would you tip???" on left. Texas Roadhouse sign on right.

‘So we shouldn’t tip you anything’: Family of 6 questions how much to tip on $80 bill at Texas Roadhouse. Then they ask the server

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

2 panel image. Customers in line for bread with caption that reads: "What Texas Roadhouse servers goes through for your fresh baked breads" on left. Texas Roadhouse restaurant on right.

‘You should see Olive Garden’: Texas Roadhouse worker shows what they have to do to get their hands on bread baskets for customers

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

3 panel image: all of a person speaking at a bar.

‘Why did you order a Jack and Coke?’: Wisconsin bartender reveals the most irritating things they deal with daily—and how it impacts your service

Woman with blond hair and a nose piercing in her car, Chili's restaurant@ Signage

‘Expecting $480 to bring some plates is absurd’: Chili’s server says Barstool personality racked up $2,400 tab. Then she sees the tip

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

3 Panel Image, women with aprons on in her car, and 2 glasses of strawberry margarita with limes and strawberry topping

‘I don’t trust you’: Customer orders a strawberry margarita. Then they make a potentially job-ending request of their server

Golden Corral, Cici’s Pizza, and Mr. Gatti’s are thriving. Here’s the real reason they’re roaring back

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

Woman with red cheeks surprised in her car, Olive Garden Italian Kitchen Signage

‘She never came back’: Couple brings $200 gift card into Olive Garden. Then their server tells them the card is empty

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

Melody Heald

3 Panel Image, Girl wit yellow shirt and glasses holding yellow drink, and girl drinking a pink drink.

‘It’s a self fulfilling prophecy’: Teens get seated at restaurant. Then their server never returns

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

Screenshots of Tiktok user @artbyjenflaum painting a mural at Brick + Dough in Montclair.

Culture

‘Like turning a national park into a parking lot’: Pizza shop’s loaded new mural causes an uproar

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

2 image split. Woman looking annoyed with caption that reads: "Olive Garden Interview" on left. Olive Garden restaurant on right.

‘Show me good body language’: Former Olive Garden worker goes into another location for an interview. Then the manager asks her something shocking

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Blond Hair women with tinted sunglasses, STK Steakhouse Signage

‘It’s the ozempic menu’: Woman goes to STK Steakhouse for happy hour. Then she orders the Surf n’ Turf

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

2 image split. Crab legs with caption that reads: "P.O.V.: Went to Red Lobster for $20 Tuesday thinking I would get unlimited crab legs but y'all lied: on left. Red Lobster on right.

‘Y’all lied’: Customer goes to Red Lobster on $20 Tuesday for unlimited crab legs. Then she orders

2 panel image: a person looking disappointed and sushi roll.

Restaurants