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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

Customer slams Applebee’s after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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‘I would like a refund’: Customer slams Applebee’s after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Applebee’s server says she was fired because table of 7 walked out on bill

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‘Some people are so sick’: Applebee’s server says she was fired after table of 7 walked out on bill

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Woman says the downfall of Red Lobster, Applebee’s, Chili’s is an ‘attack on the middle-class family’

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‘Where else can you feed 2 for $25?’: Woman says Red Lobster, Applebee’s, Chili’s closures are an ‘attack on the middle-class family’

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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‘Bruh no way’: Applebee’s server gets asked unexpected question about the fish and chips

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Customer hisses at server after finding out baked potatoes aren’t on the Applebee’s menu

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‘Just another day at Applebee’s’: Customer hisses at server after finding out baked potatoes aren’t on the Applebee’s menu

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Woman who had her Bacardi Bucket confiscated at Applebee’s 

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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‘Like bffr’: Applebee’s server calls out customers who order half-priced apps

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

Melody Heald

Applebee’s customer says they got their $10 Bacardi Bucket confiscated on their way out

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‘Thought the $10 bucket at Applebee’s was a souvenir’: Applebee’s customer says they got their $10 Bacardi Bucket confiscated on their way 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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‘NO I WANT ONE REAL BAD’: Applebee’s customers post new $10 Bacardi buckets

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Customer says Applebee’s server shamed her for trying to order a molten lava cake

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‘I never went to that Applebee’s again’: Customer says Applebee’s server shamed her for trying to order a molten lava cake

Applebee’s $5 Valentine’s Day deal has customers who aren’t in a relationship together ordering

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‘I’ve gone to 3 local applebees and everytime we ask for his deal it just so happens the fryer goes down’: Applebee’s $5 Valentine’s Day deal has customers who aren’t in a relationship together ordering

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

Applebee's customers try the all-you-can-eat deal for $15

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‘I’m going to eat 20 wings’: Applebee’s customers try the all-you-can-eat deal for $15. It doesn’t go as planned

Applebee's just offered $1,560 worth of food for $200

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‘Scam city’: Applebee’s just offered $1,560 worth of food for $200. But customers are furious

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‘I should have known’: Man criticizes the $200 Applebee’s date night pass

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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