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The Daily Dot

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

Two panel design with a woman looking concerned at the camera, next to an image of a DoorDash logo

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‘Instacart wouldn’t do that to you’: DoorDash driver shops 2 hours for $300 order. Then she’s asked to foot the bill

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

‘DOORDASH WTF IS THIS’: DoorDash customer denied a refund. But the image of the order was clearly photoshopped by worker

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

woman shares what time doordash order came in at night(l) Crumbl Cookies Store Front(c) DoorDash Biker(r)

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‘Him waiting out there is scary’: Crumbl Cookies worker closes store. But there’s an angry DoorDash driver outside

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

Woman with bags on porch(l), Doordash app on phone(c), Cat on porch(r)

Customer catches DoorDash delivery driver stealing her cat

‘I want my cat back’: Customer catches DoorDash delivery driver stealing her cat off the porch. So why are viewers split?

Doordash app on phone(l), Woman talking(c), Lush receipt(r)

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‘This is why I just use Walmart pickup’: DoorDash driver delivers $500 worth of Lush products. Then she sees her tip

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

Amara Thomas

Instacart app(l), Woman talking(c), Doordash app(r)

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‘I just go to the rich neighborhoods’: Woman debates doing Instacart or DoorDash. What is the safest side hustle for women? You may be surprised

Two panel design with a man giving someone cash, next to an image of a Door Dash delivery person

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‘Bought someone else’s pizza’: Man sees DoorDasher with Papa Johns Pizza for a customer, bribes it off of him

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Uber eats bag(l), Woman talking(c), Doordash app on phone(r)

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‘Let this be your sign’: DoorDash, Uber Eats customer reveals why you should never use your real name when placing orders

Two panel design with a woman who is looking directly at the camera, next to an image of a logo for DoorDash.

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‘She is just mad’: DoorDash worker says she saved customer’s life. She can’t believe how customer repaid her

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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‘It was wet’: Woman swears off food delivery apps after taking bite of caesar salad wrap. Can she sue?

2 panel image, on the left is a stock photo of bags on a doorstep. On the right a note that reads partially, "I was only able to tip $2.00.."

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‘Would you return the tip too?’: DoorDash driver returns customer’s tip. Here’s why

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Two panel design with a woman holding her hands and looking concerned in panel one, the 2nd panel is a phone with the DoorDash logo.

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‘How did they block your Wi-Fi?’: Woman orders DoorDash at night. Now she’s issuing a warning saying never do this with your Dasher

Jimmy Johns Worker looking Shocked(l) Jimmy Johns Sandwiches Sign(c) Woman talking through Drive Thru(r)

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‘We’re trying to help people out’: Jimmy John’s worker warns customers who order through DoorDash

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‘I’ll be real, I’ve had some orders that made me super angry’: Woman gives the highest recommended tip on DoorDash order. Dasher responds with threatening texts

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Doordash app on phone(l), Woman talking(c), Money in jar(r)

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