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The Daily Dot

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘What’s going on with IHOP?’: IHOP customer demands answers after going in restaurant for pick-up order

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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‘I’m never going to ask for a lemon in my water ever again’: Server warns against getting lemon in your water at restaurants

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

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‘I thought Home Depot buckets’: Applebee’s customer accuses the Boozy Buckets of false advertising

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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‘They have to do their side work first’: Texas Roadhouse customer asks for more bread rolls. They can’t believe what they catch their server doing instead

Kiera Sargent is a self-declared chronically online adult, she enjoys weaving stories out of the content she consumes to reflect on greater social and cultural developments. When she’s not staring at a screen, she stares at the pages of a book, through a camera viewfinder, or at a paint-soaked canvas.

Kiera Sargent

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‘That’s so mean’: Man receives poor service at Applebee’s. Then he tells the server he’s the CEO of Applebee’s

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

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‘All the manager had to do was swipe her badge’: Olive Garden customers rack up $180 tab. They won’t let them use their gift card

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‘They ran us up with the spooky drinks’: Woman goes to Applebee’s for $1 Halloween drinks. It backfires

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

Nene Diallo

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‘Am I not supposed to order soup and salad?’: Olive Garden worker puts customers who order soup, salad, and breadsticks on blast

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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‘Ah yes the reverse Uno Card’: Woman warns these 2 men offered her dinner at 5-star restaurant. Then they dipped on $800 check

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

Mars Ramos

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‘I saw plenty of girls do that’: Former Twin Peaks server says you should think before ordering food

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‘They would always get another and tip well’: Woman orders AMF drink at TGI Friday’s. She can’t believe what the server says to her

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‘Green Ford Bronco is here’: Server calls out curbside customers who slow down your order, make the food cold by not respecting the system

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Restaurant tortilla chips

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 have never in my life have someone return it and tell me it’s not ginger ale’: Server reveals what really happens when you order ginger ale at a restaurant

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Server says customer told her in advance they wouldn’t be tipping

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