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

Melody Heald

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‘We are too lazy to figure out the tote’: McDonald’s customer orders the ‘cookie tote.’ She can’t believe what she received

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?

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

McDonald’s just changed the recipe for its cheeseburger. Now a former corporate chef is calling out 3 new differences

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‘It’s not a favorable change’: McDonald’s just changed the recipe for its cheeseburger. Now a former corporate chef is calling out 3 new differences

Woman finds out how to use McDonald’s Happy Meal box

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‘Am I the last person on the planet to notice this?’: Woman finds out how to use McDonald’s Happy Meal box

McDonald's worker reveals shocking reason why you should never order drinks from McCafe machine

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‘The insides are caked with it’: McDonald’s worker reveals shocking reason why you should never order drinks from McCafe machine

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‘McDonald’s is sabotaging their food items’: Expert thinks McDonald’s is making their burgers ‘bad on purpose.’ Here’s why

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

Customer blasts hometown store for suddenly ditching free drink refills.

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‘I hope this reaches McDonald’s’: Customer blasts hometown Micky D’s for no free drink refills. What’s happening?

McDonald’s workers slam customers who order the cookie tote

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‘I tried to order a cookie tote once and he literally said ‘no’’: McDonald’s workers slam customers who order the cookie tote

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

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Rachel Kiley

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‘So they charged y’all and they didn’t give y’all the food?’: McDonald’s customer says worker refused to serve husband because they ‘don’t like cops’

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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‘You oughta be ashamed’: McDonald’s customer orders $10 meal, can’t believe what her Big Mac looked like

McDonald's worker refuses to take customer's order and directs him to kiosk

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‘There are things only the kiosk can do’: McDonald’s worker refuses to take customer’s order and directs him to kiosk

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: McDonald’s secret shopper

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘I’d like to know what happens’: McDonald’s worker is rude to customer. They don’t realize she’s a mystery shopper

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘I am shocked at this laziness’: McDonald’s customer orders large iced coffee, finds out she got bamboozled

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, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

McDonald’s customer catches drive-thru worker accidentally charging him for 53 Hi-C drinks

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