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Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘You have ruined everything for me’: Woman says she will never ‘fully trust’ fast food, restaurant food after speaking to Burger King worker

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Customer finds blood all over Burger King order

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‘I gave her the bag’: Woman finds blood all over Burger King Happy Meal. Here’s the real reason you don’t want bloody food

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘The fact that $33 is just the norm now for fast food is unreal!’: Customer says Burger King is quietly imposing ‘surge’ charging

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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‘I gave you 1 second’: Burger King worker refuses to take customer’s order after she takes too long in drive-thru

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer for the Daily Dot. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Burger King customer realizes how much less his Whopper cost in 2022 after finding old coupon

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‘Now it’s $14.99’: Burger King customer realizes how much less his Whopper cost in 2022 after finding old coupon

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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‘I could go to either place’: McDonald’s expert says Burger King is preparing a new $5 combo meal. Which is the best value?

Woman walks into Burger King and works a shift. She not an employee

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‘Why would you clean for free??’: Woman walks into Burger King and works a shift. She not an employee

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

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‘I need to stop working so hard’: Burger King worker says she is being asked to be manager even though she doesn’t want the position

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

Burger King customer showing sandwich cut the wrong way (l) Burger King building entrance with sign (c) Burger King sandwich cut the wrong way (r)

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‘Well technically it is in half’: Burger King customer asks worker to cut sandwich in half. It backfires

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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‘I don’t know why, but I’m so surprised by this’: Burger King employee reveals how Whopper patties are cooked

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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‘Working in food has made me hate picky people’: Burger King worker complains about customer changing sandwich order to plain

Burger King drive thru worker handing customer cup (l) Burger King building with sign (c) Worker smiling hand on hip (r)

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‘This is low to play with someone like this’: TikToker hits on Burger King worker, makes promise of high-paying job in video, sparking debate

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‘Not delivering to you at night bro’: DoorDash driver refuses to deliver to customer who calls himself ‘coochieman,’ sparking debate

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

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‘Please just order what’s on the menu’: Burger King worker sighs at drive-thru customer who wants no pickles in viral TikTok, sparking debate

Cecilia Lenzen is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

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