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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.

Anna Good

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Trump flipped off a Ford worker who shouted his frustrations over the Epstein files. Now, the suspended employee says he has no regrets

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Rev up those fryers!”: SpongeBob fans are blasting loud sounds at Burger King’s drive-thru window. Workers have had enough

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“They bought them all”: Starbucks customers who waited in line accuse workers of hoarding teddy bear cups

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“Genuinely a health concern”: JCPenney salon blasted after routine brow wax and tint goes wrong

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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Starbucks employees sue company over dress code: “It’s unfair that a billion-dollar company puts this burden on workers”

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“Customers keep asking if you’re closing”: Claire’s employee shares video of a half-empty store after bankruptcy news

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“I’m not paying to bag my own groceries”: Woman blasts Walmart for asking her to pay to use self-checkout

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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What are “Points” at Walmart? Employees joke about the system on social media—here’s how it actually works

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“Stop calling”: Walmart worker reveals the real way to get hired

Left; TikTok screen recording shows woman filming herself in Mcdonald's drive-thru from behind her car's steering wheel. Center; McDonald's drive-thru signage. Right; Woman looks into the camera with a stern face.

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“The entitlement is just wow!!!”: Woman goes to McDonald’s drive-thru. Then she confronts the worker after they didn’t say hi to her son

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

Braden Bjella

Target storefront, Woman with glasses, and an image of the inside of a Target store's clothing section.

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“If she has time to record, she has time to fold!!”: Target manager sends worker video of “disappointing” clothing section on her day off

2 Panel Image, Bahama Breeze Signage, and employees crying

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“Had to find out from my coworkers”: Bahama Breeze shuts down, worker speaks out

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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‘Dave from Verizon is not taking any chances’: Customer asks Verizon worker if he wants some water. Then he brings up his wife

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

Natasha Dubash

Spoon sitting on top of pan in checkout line on left. Dollar Tree storefront on right.

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‘The one store that NEEDS self checkout’: Dollar Tree shopper tries to check out. Then they see how they’re supposed to alert the employees

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

Laiken Neumann

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‘Costs more than we make an hour’: Menards worker wears jacket to work. Then a manager steps in

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