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

Melody Heald

Taco Bell worker shares what the least-ordered menu item is

Worst item on Taco Bell

‘Most of us at Taco Bell forget it exists’: Taco Bell worker shares what the least-ordered menu item is

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

Taco Bell worker says customer tried to pay in pennies to be petty

Penny Payment

‘He learned a lesson that day’: Taco Bell worker says customer tried to pay in pennies to be petty. It backfired

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Taco Bell customer finds receipt from 2012

TacoBell Old Receipt

‘Where did we go wrong?’: Taco Bell customer finds receipt from 2012. She’s can’t believe the total

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Taco Bell worker gives 'sneak peek' at new item he says is about to hit the menu

New Taco Bell Taco

‘Is that the tortilla they use for the Gordita cause if so I’m sold’: Taco Bell worker gives ‘sneak peek’ at new item about to hit the menu

Taco Bell(l), Man smiling(c), Chipotle(r)

taco-bell-chipotle-crunchwrap

‘Asking for the Chipotle Crunchwrap everytime I go now’: Chipotle worker makes a Taco Bell Crunchwrap

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Taco Bell Float

Is there a Taco Bell floating restaurant?

Cecilia Lenzen is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

Taco Bell customer speaking in car (l) Taco Bell drive thru sign in front of blue sky (c) Taco Bell customer speaking in car holding receipt (r)

taco bell no change tiktok

‘Be careful when you go to Taco Bell’: Customer says Taco Bell worker rounded up her total because they didn’t have change to give her back

empty Taco Bell cups in hand next to food on bed (l) Taco Bell building with sign (c) Taco Bell DoorDash delivery on bed (r)

taco bell doordash fail tiktok

‘And they expect tips before service’: DoorDash customer receives 3 empty Taco Bell cups instead of Gatorade

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

Woman speaking in car (l) Taco bell building with sign (c) woman speaking in car (r)

fired from taco bell over tiktoks

‘A lot of co-workers are never truly ur friend’: Worker claims she was fired from Taco Bell after co-worker reported her TikToks

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

two karens are mad at taco bell employee for price of order tiktok

taco-bell-karens

‘You’re pathetic’: Taco Bell Karens place $200 order—and get mad about the cost

two women yelling at taco bell workers tiktok

taco-bell-minors

‘I’m so over this job’: 3 16-year-old Taco Bell workers get verbally abused while running store with no manager

Taco Bell employee speaking with fingers pinched together (l) Taco Bell Mexican Pizza slice in hand (c) Taco Bell employee speaking (r)

taco bell mexican pizza tiktok

‘These damn pizzas are gonna be the death of us’: Mexican Pizza is back at Taco Bell

taco bell drink, cinnamon twists, and tacos (l) Woman eating burrito caption "Why do I even try to cook? This Taco Bell burrito was $1.11 and tastes so much better than anything I could cook. If I ate one for every meal during the week I only spend $23.31 which is a lot lower than my current grocery bill. Might be a good investment" (r)

taco bell investment

‘Gotta factor in the medical bills’: Woman says it’s cheaper to eat Taco Bell daily than buy groceries in viral TikTok, sparking debate

Moises Mendez II is a recent graduate from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is a freelance journalist based in New York City writing about everything from music to LGBTQ issues.

Moises Mendez II

Taco Bell worker speaking to a car (L), Taco Bell sign (M), Cop at white car (R)

taco-bell-drive-thru-karen

‘They are refusing to serve her so she refuses to move’: Karen holds up Taco Bell drive-thru line in viral TikTok

Daysia Tolentino was the editor of the Daily Dot&#8217;s creator economy newsletter, Passionfruit. Her work has appeared in Vulture, Bustle, InStyle, and Study Hall.

Daysia Tolentino

Driver-thru screen (L) Taco Bell restaurant (M), Taco Bell drive-thru order totaling $5,919 (R)

Taco Bell