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The Daily Dot

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

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“Guess it continues to stay secret”: Starbucks officially adopts a “secret menu,” but customers can’t get it to load in the app

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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Starbucks baristas hype launch of the new Fireworks Frappuccino for July 4th, but customers aren’t sure: “But, like, what’s in it?”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Former McDonald’s chef reveals the “healthiest” breakfast items on the menu

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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From the ‘McBrunch Burger’ to DIY ice cream sandwiches, these 17 McDonald’s hacks will inspire you to order something new

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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‘You gotta give them the code’: Customer claims Costco’s ‘secret menu’ has a chicken bake pizza

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‘I tried to order a cookie tote once and he literally said ‘no’’: McDonald’s workers slam customers who order the cookie tote

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‘The things I do for Chick-fil-A ice’: Customer loves Chick-fil-A ice so much she buys a bucket off secret menu

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I don’t know how to wrap it’: Customer goes to Wendy’s and orders the ‘T-Rex’ burger off its ‘secret’ menu

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