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Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Taco Bell Sign(l) Man explains problem with Taco bell Menu(c) Taco Bell Order(r)

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‘So you got 2 different menus?’: Man tries to order combo box at Taco Bell drive-thru. Then the workers tell him it doesn’t exist

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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Customer shows how you can get a 3-course meal at Outback Steakhouse

‘Outback stepped up with that’: Customer shows how you can get a 3-course meal at Outback Steakhouse for just $16.99

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

Two panel design with a man talking into a little mic he is holding while looking at the camera, next to an image of a Taco Bell Sign

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‘I really thought this was a misprint’: Expert says new Taco Bell nuggets are healthy. Are they really a good source of protein?

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

woman with red streaks on hair(l) Taco Bell Sign(c) Fork holding nugget(r)

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‘Yes, they taste good. But…’: Woman tries new Taco Bell nuggets. Then she issues a warning

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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‘3 reasons’: Taco Bell worker warns against eating there. Here’s why

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘100% valid crash out’: Taco Bell customer tries ordering large Mountain Dew at the drive-thru. The AI machine won’t let him

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‘I’ve started saying no thanks’: Man reveals the real reason McDonalds, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s ask you to ‘pull around’ at the drive thru

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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‘17% back on their food purchases’: Expert tests all the fast food apps from McDonald’s to Taco Bell. This one saves you the most

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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‘I actually respect this tip more than a lot of others’: DoorDash driver delivers Taco Bell order. Then he sees his tip

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

Mars Ramos

Beefy 5-Layer Burrito: Taco Bell’s five-layer burrito with seasoned beef, nacho cheese, sour cream, beans, and shredded cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla.(l), Woman talking(c), Taco Bell sign(r)

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‘Who … is out here working for Taco Bell?’: Woman is about to order the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito from Taco Bell. Then she notices the description

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

Man breaks the internet pranking Taco Bell, but not all viewers are onboard

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‘I feel bad for the workers’: Man breaks the internet pranking Taco Bell, but not all viewers are onboard

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Taco Bell worker warns against going there before 11am

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‘Most marked up item on the menu’: Taco Bell worker warns against going there before 11 a.m.

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘Y’all literally set us up to fail’: Customer slams Taco Bell over Baja Blast Stanley Cups

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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Everything we know about the Taco Bell ‘Through the Decades’ menu

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

Taco Bell customer says worker replaced her nachos with cinnamon twists without her consent

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