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Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.

Dan Latu

‘We close at 4:00 am, and it was 4:03’: Customer refused service after Taco Bell closes, calls to complain in viral TikTok

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

A Starbucks sign (L) and a line of cars (R).

‘I hate trifling people’: TikToker says ‘Karen’ tried making her own line at Starbucks drive-thru

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

Laiken Neumann

three photos of a woman explaining to the camera and showing a damaged mail package of hers

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‘This company is the epitome of corporate greed’: TikToker shares alleged ‘UPS horror story’ and claims its insurance is a scam

three photos of people signing nda papers on a wooden dinner table

‘They’re not your friends if you can’t trust them’: TikToker makes friends sign NDAs before sharing gossip, sparking debate

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

Brooke Sjoberg

photo of a hand holding a post it note with a cash tip (l) screenshot of a smartphone conversation (m) photo of delivered groceries (r)

‘I wish more people would do this’: TikToker leaves cash tip for Instacart driver, sparking debate

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw was a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested.

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

‘I always sub for round eggs’: McDonald’s worker shows the difference between round and folded eggs in viral TikTok

Man leaves a voicemail for the CDC to the wrong number.

‘You oughta be fired for not answering’: Man confuses TikToker’s number for the CDC, leaves multiple angry voicemails

Cecilia Lenzen is a former freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

‘Those who were on my private story were not surprised I quit’: TikToker exposes ‘toxic’ working environment at Ulta Beauty

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

‘He’s definitely behind schedule’: Viral TikTok shows FedEx driver throwing package from moving truck

‘I have bills due’: Customer allegedly scams Instacart driver, tries to steal his earnings (updated)

Blonde woman. iPhone home screen with no service.

‘I’m cutting ur sh*t’: AT&T worker allegedly shut off ex’s service after she exposed his cheating in viral TikTok

‘What do you mean, ‘no?’: Elevator operator refuses to call 911 for trapped couple in viral TikTok, sparking debate

Security camera footage of a Dunkin' drive-thru.

‘People like her need a wakeup call’: Dunkin’ worker throws drink at Karen who attacked coworker at drive-thru window

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz (they/she) is a Brooklyn-based writer, educator, and grad student at the Pratt Institute School of Information. Their work has appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent, Huffington Post, and AsAmNews.

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz

Nobody will delivery to you. That's why food sits and your order gets cancelled.

‘That’s why food sits and your order gets canceled’: DoorDash driver declines low-paying order in viral TikTok, sparking debate (updated)

Receipt saying "You had 3 different chances to not do that! Be better next time. It’s 2022!"

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