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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

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Viral Politics

“One of the most upsetting things I’ve seen”: MAGA is crashing out over Cracker Barrel’s “woke” rebrand

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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Restaurant’s over-the-top “do not mess this up” instructions for a regular leave people shook

Mom talking about her 3-year-old breaking a 600 pound table at Hazelnut Cafe in New Jersey.

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“Sue them!”: Toddler breaks $1,600 table at cafe. Mom says she was pressured to hand over credit card on the spot

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

cracker barrel renovated brighter remodel reactions

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“They won’t be able to recover from this”: Cracker Barrel is testing a modernized remodel, and customers are split over the new look

Left: A woman holding up two takeout bags. Right: A woman holding up two takeout bowls filled with salads.

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“There’s a big difference”: Viral Chipotle “hack” claims a quick name swap could get you bigger portions. TikTokers say it works

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“Waffle House would never do us like this”: Customers react to IHOP’s $130 Dubai chocolate pancakes

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“Don’t see the appeal or the value”: The Tesla Diner serves burgers inside of Cybertruck-shaped boxes. Here’s what people actually think of the food

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“Just casually meeting Snoop”: Snoop Dogg surprises customers in the Raising Cane’s drive-thru window

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“I drove 25 mins out of my way to get this”: Sonic’s new pickle-flavored menu collaboration with Grillo’s Pickles is dividing customers

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“I want that Bad Bunny cup”: Customers are divided over Subway’s “Happy Gilmore” $1 deal

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“It’s wildly inappropriate to stalk a customer online”: Server comments on influencer’s Instagram about the bad tip she left at the restaurant, sparking debate

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Former McDonald’s chef reveals the “healthiest” breakfast items on the 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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Ruth’s Chris server left speechless after customer complains about $150 steak’s lack of sizzle

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

Natasha Dubash

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“I would have walked out”: Woman says she left no tip after the server didn’t put in her food order. Was she in the right?

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

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“Let me run over to Red Lobster”: Red Lobster launches seafood boils as part of “Crabfest”

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