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The Daily Dot

<p>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.</p>


Mustafa Gatollari

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Ruth’s Chris server left speechless after customer complains about $150 steak’s lack of sizzle

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“I just want what I ordered”: Woman orders 80 nuggets at McDonald’s, only gets 40. Then she asks for the rest of them

Left; hand pumps gas into their car. Center; woman looks to the left with a subtle smile. Right; Digital odometer shows a red car and reads

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“It usually takes me $60 to fill my tank”: Woman fills up her car’s gas tank “the slow way.” Then she sees how much further it’ll take her

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“Sam’s club needs to get one of these”: Woman shows how she makes $23 at Costco in 5 minutes. All it takes is a bag of trash

Trader Joe's shopper reaches into June Shine variety pack and selects which individual flavors she wants to buy. She puts a few in her cart.

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“Trader Joe’s employee here!”: Shopper goes through June Shine canned margarita box to pick out flavors she wants at Trader Joe’s. Is that allowed?

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“People literally took pictures of my luggage”: Woman goes to airport. Unprecedented luggage feature grabs everyone’s attention

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“I should cancel, right?”: Woman plans date with man she met on Hinge. Then she Googles him

Woman in pink top and purple leggings tells a story with a cheeky smile on her face as she looks to the left. Another panel shows the Find My app icon on an iPhone screen.

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“I was crashing out”: Wife checks husband’s iPhone location before he goes to his new job. Then she finds out where he really is

Hershey Symphony bar containing an unknown material. A woman puts her hand up to her neck, shocked.

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“Get tested and sue”: Woman buys Hershey’s Symphony chocolate bar. Then she finds something strange when she’s almost done eating it

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“I’m genuinely scared of Taco Bell employees”: Taco Bell worker reveals their 15-minute rule. Then she shows how to use it

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“I’m gonna go get myself a Speed Queen”: Homeowner buys Maytag washing machine with 10-year warranty. It breaks down after 7 years. Then Maytag tells them something shocking

2 panel image. Woman holding long cocktail glass on left. Two cocktails being cheered on right.

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“Why would I not want to put down my drink?”: Woman goes to bar, orders Aperol Spritz. Then she looks at the glass

Left and right panels' Woman films her nose and above as she tells a story. Center panel; woman with dark hair and a blonde streak looks into the camera

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“Ghosted…literally”: Her father died. She still hasn’t told his mistress of 30 years

2 Panel image of waitress and finished food on plate

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“They ate like 7 different meals”: Restaurant customers ask server to return 3 different plates after eating nearly the entire thing. Is this a new scam?

3 panel image; a woman shows off a new car, a FedEx headquarters, the aftermath of a car accident

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“Sis I hope you contacted a lawyer and didn’t just immediately settle for a new car…”: Woman gets hit by a FedEx 18-wheeler. Then she shows off the car FedEx gave her