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The Daily Dot

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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Special education teacher tips $5,000 instead of $5 by accident. Then she gets told charge can’t be reversed

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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“Am I missing something here?”: Man goes to his hotel room. Then he spots a QR code asking him for a tip

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

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“A hidden fee that takes people by surprise”: Restaurant’s “Living Wage Fee” sparks heated opinions online

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.

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Lindsey Weedston

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Viral Politics

“I’m so disappointed”: Calls for Uber boycott answer CEO’s support of Trump’s reconciliation bill

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Susan LaMarca

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“Is this normal?”: Customer stunned after DoorDash driver demands extra tip for delivering in the rain

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Server explains why “no tax on tips” is a “trap” meant to hurt workers

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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“It worked like a charm”: Can’t stop crying at work? Clenching your butt may be the answer

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“Am I a bad person?”: Service worker expresses guilt after being forced to give up their tips

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“She locks herself in the office”: Couple says Texas Roadhouse server changed their tip to $100. Then they try to confront the manager

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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‘Don’t waste your money’: Plumber of 32 years explains why this common household product found at Home Depot won’t fix your drain

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

Melody Heald

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‘I’m not feeling guilty about my tipping anymore’: Married couple who serve together at Texas Roadhouse reveal how much they make each night

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

Laiken Neumann

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‘So we shouldn’t tip you anything’: Family of 6 questions how much to tip on $80 bill at Texas Roadhouse. Then they ask the server

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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‘Expecting $480 to bring some plates is absurd’: Chili’s server says Barstool personality racked up $2,400 tab. Then she sees the tip

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‘It’s a self fulfilling prophecy’: Teens get seated at restaurant. Then their server never returns

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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‘Easy money’: Golf cart worker says customer brought his side chick to course. Then his wife asks for a favor

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