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

Melody Heald

3 panel image: on the sides is a person ordering in the drive thru, in the middle is the In-N-Out restaurant sign.

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‘The relief in his voice!’: In-N-Out customer assures worker he doesn’t have to repeat her order. Then he breaks character

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

Duchess customers try to get ketchup

‘I have zero patience’: Duchess customers try to get ketchup. Then they see the Heinz machine

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

McDonalds Burger(l) McDonalds Sign(c) Woman shares what she got from mcdonalds(r)

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‘I had no idea those weren’t pre-cooked’: McDonald’s customer orders Deluxe McCrispy. Then she opens the box

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.

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Charlotte Colombo

McDonalds Restaurant(l) McDonalds Quarter Pounder(c) Woman holding up soda while in car(r)

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‘I assumed they were cooked the same’: McDonald’s customer orders a Quarter Pounder. Then they ask her to pull forward

2 panel image with the exterior of a Chipotle sign on the left and a burrito bowl on the right.

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‘So what was it???’: Woman gets Chipotle bowl to-go. Then it starts moving

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

Brooke Sjoberg

2 panel image: on the left a Wendy's employee explains and on the right a customer holds up fast food.

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‘I don’t think y’all realize’: Wendy’s worker shares little-known trick at checkout. Here’s why you need to change that Biggie Bag order

Zaxbys Worker(l) Zaxbys Sign(c) Zaxbys Drive Thru(r)

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‘Dollar store right there’: Zaxby’s worker issues warning for customers who order this 1 thing in the drive-thru

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

Two panel design with a man talking at the camera from inside his car, next to an image of a tray of biscuits

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‘Over some biscuits?’: Popeyes worker shows how he butters biscuits. Then he misses one

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

A photo of a man talking in his car next to a photo of several McDonald's drink cups.

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‘It’s not hitting just right’: Expert says McDonald’s new straw makes the iconic Sprite taste different

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

Two panel design with a person on a phone, next to an image of a Jersey Mikes

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‘They are not telling her’: Jersey Mike’s manager catches DoorDash driver going into bathroom with customer’s order. Then she calls DoorDash

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 shares Dunkin Donuts Hack(l) Dunkin Donuts Store Sign(r)

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‘It makes it taste like 10x better and it’s not an upcharge’: Dunkin’ worker shares little-known hot chocolate trick

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

2 panel image showing the sign at a Raising Cane's restaurant and person explaining in their car. Text over reads: This is your sign.

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‘The manager laughed at us’: Raising Cane’s customer asks to buy loaf of Cane’s bread. Then the worker tells her how much it costs

Two panel design with a close up of chicken nuggets next to an image of a McDonalds sign

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‘Are they the same thing?’: McDonald’s customer orders McNugget deal for $28. Then a worker intervenes

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Man shows the right way to order at the Raising Cane’s drive-thru

‘I’ve been missing out’: Man shows the right way to order at the Raising Cane’s drive-thru. Here’s the little-known substitution blowing everyone’s mind

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Chick Fil A Fries(l) Man shares changes in Chick Fil A Fries(c) Chick Fil A restaurant Front(r)

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