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Thalía Menchaca is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin studying journalism with a minor in Latino media arts and studies. She has previously worked at the Voces Oral History Center and reported for Burnt X magazine.

Thalía Menchaca

Starbucks worker holding large container of coffee with caption "That one time my managers caught me trying to batch 6 fraps (I did it anyways) Work smarter, not harder Living life on the edge" (l) Starbucks circular sign in window (c) Starbucks worker holding large container of coffee as other worker points finger up with caption "That one time my managers caught me trying to batch 6 fraps (I did it anyways) Work smarter, not harder Living life on the edge" (r)

starbucks worker caught making batch of fraps tiktok

‘How else does Starbucks expect a low drive time?’: Starbucks worker busted by manager for making 6 Frappuccinos in batch

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

Instacart shopper says she was scammed by a fake customer, got her account hacked

Scammers on Instacart

‘I am no longer able to shop and to work’: Instacart shopper says she was scammed by a fake customer, got her account hacked

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

Starbucks barista says she dumps out customer's drink orders when they order it wrong on purpose

Throwing Starbucks

‘Actually, I wanted it as a venti, but I’ll keep this one’: Starbucks barista says she dumps out customers’ drink orders when they order it wrong on purpose

Luna Danielle

former James Avery employee with caption "James Avery firing me for letting the customers know what happens to their jewelry after they leave?" (l) James Avery Jewelry entrance with sign (c) former James Avery employee with caption "James Avery firing me for letting the customers know what happens to their jewelry after they leave?" (r)

james avery worker fired tiktok

‘A warning should’ve been enough’: Worker says she was fired from James Avery for ‘letting customers know what happens to their jewelry after they leave’

no dunkin

‘What is the point of going’: Worker says she didn’t show up to her new job because there was no Dunkin’ nearby

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

man at desk with caption "My job recently told me I'm not allowed to work from home even though I do everything remotely, they want me in the office. So I deleted Teams and email from my phone. My boss tried to call me last night for something urgent and couldn't reach me. He asked why and I explained what I was told. I am not allowed to work from home." (l) man at laptop smiling at phone in hands (c) man at desk with caption "My job recently told me I'm not allowed to work from home even though I do everything remotely, they want me in the office. So I deleted Teams and email from my phone. My boss tried to call me last night for something urgent and couldn't reach me. He asked why and I explained what I was told. I am not allowed to work from home." (r)

no wfh means no wfh tiktok

‘I deleted Teams and email from my phone’: Worker jokes about ignoring boss’ phone call because he’s not allowed to work from home

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

Melody Heald

resigned over day off

‘No but I would literally do the same thing’: Worker quits after job didn’t let her take the day off to grieve her dog

woman putting white napkin under automatic sink making water run with caption "Black women against Tech" (l) woman putting hand automatic sink which isn't making the making water run with caption "Black women against Tech" (c) woman putting white napkin under automatic sink making water run with caption "Black women against Tech" (r)

drink dispenser doesnt work for black woman tiktok

‘Not me thinking automatic sinks are just constantly defective’: Black woman says automatic faucet doesn’t work for her—it works for white paper towel

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

TikToker's parody of cheaper insulin comes to fruition

insulin_tiktok

‘Legend’: TikToker parodied pharmaceutical company and said it was lowering the price of insulin—the company actually did it

man in store thinks dog's red and green tail is dyed "gay colors"

confused homophobe

‘Poor dog’: Owner ridiculed for dying service dog’s tail ‘gay colors’—it was red and green for the holidays

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

server speaking holding bag with caption "I found this Gucci bag" (l) server speaking with sunglasses on with caption "I'm balling out on a karen's dime" (c) server speaking with caption "I was like oh my God" (r)

balling out on a karens dime tiktok

‘I’m balling out on a Karen’s dime’: Server says rude customer forgot Gucci bag, Versace sunglasses that he got to keep

man in car with starbucks coffee and bread

starbucks drive thru bread

‘In my store we are not allowed to add anything at the window’: Customer says Starbucks worker refused to add banana bread to his drive-thru order

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

bartender pouring "Tequila Cranberry NO ICE"

just order a double

‘Not them trying to use their Starbucks hacks at the club’: Bartender puts customers who ask for ‘no ice’ and expect extra alcohol on blast

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

chipotle catering doordash

‘I’d tell my co-workers I was meal prepping and taking it home’: DoorDash driver accidentally gives customer Chipotle catering order at work

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

Waitress says she had to tip out the cooks $25 after only working for two hours

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