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Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

3 panel image of a person's face, an open cheeseburger in a Whataburger wrappper and the Whataburger sign.

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“All they wanted to offer me was coupon?!”: Woman opens up burger from Whataburger. Then she finds a blade in it

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘I must accept the title’: Whataburger Museum of Art realizes long-time dream for Texas artists

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

Whatburger sign(l), Woman talking(c), Cars queued up(r)

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‘Going to be waiting awhile’: Woman goes to Whataburger drive-thru. Then she notices the Toyota in front of her

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

Melody Heald

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‘Only took two weeks to make’: Family spends $50 on Whataburger big box. Is it worth it?

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Houston woman tries to get Whataburger in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It backfires

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‘I’d clock out expeditiously’: Houston woman tries to get Whataburger in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It backfires

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

parent buying Whataburger Big Box to feed family of 9

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‘I’m trying to wrap my head around $100 for 10 burgers’: Viewers divided over parent buying Whataburger Big Box to feed family of 9

Allyson Waller is freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

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‘Not the same’: Whataburger customers says quality has gone downhill. Expert says they’re right—and this is why

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Whataburger drive thru worker (l) Whataburger fries (c) Man smiling in car (r)

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‘Well will you look at that?’: Man finesses Whataburger drive-thru worker into giving him a small water cup with a Dr. Pepper in viral TikTok, sparking debate

Kahron Spearman is the community manager for the Daily Dot and Nautilus magazine. He’s also a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

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‘They be so quick to discipline’: Whataburger worker says he was docked $250 from his paycheck after missing 1 day of work

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

Customer throws drink at Whataburger employee

‘Normalize matching the customer’s energy’: Viral TikTok shows customer throwing drink at Whataburger worker in drive-thru

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

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‘Whatanight’: TikToker catches couple ‘going at it’ in a Whataburger drive-thru in viral video

Samantha Grasso is a former IRL staff writer for the Daily Dot with a reporting emphasis on immigration. Her work has appeared on AJ+, Vox, Splinter, Los Angeles Magazine, and Austin Monthly.

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