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

Mars Ramos

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‘Nobody gets paid enough for that’: McDonald’s worker shares the real reason your sweet tea may taste sour

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

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‘Popeyes does the same thing’: Expert reveals McDonald’s is under class-action investigation over orange juice

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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From the ‘McBrunch Burger’ to DIY ice cream sandwiches, these 17 McDonald’s hacks will inspire you to order something new

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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‘I know they was back there laughing after handing you this’: McDonald’s customer asks for her Sausage McMuffin ‘well done.’ Then she opens it up

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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Fears fly over secret McDonald’s facial recognition kiosks after Luigi Mangione arrest

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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‘It’s like the cinnamon challenge all over again’: McDonald’s customer tries new Grinch McFlurry. Why does it look like that?

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

Melody Heald

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‘This is why I always sub’: McDonald’s worker shows the difference between round egg, folded egg. Here’s which one you should order

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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‘What happened to the regular white and yellow straw?’: McDonald’s customer demands answers after receiving new straw

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‘The BBQ patties that Banquet sells’: Former McDonald’s chef warns against the store-bought McRib sauce. Here’s why

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

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‘This is genius’: Expert shows little-known ordering trick for how to get 3 McDonald’s sandwiches for $3. Does it work?

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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‘Y’all be trying to show out, act like you got so much money’: McDonald’s worker slams customers who linger at the drive-thru window. Here’s why

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‘Making the new gang member do drugs’: RFK Jr.’s grimace while eating McDonald’s with Trump is an already iconic meme

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‘So I can’t order a small fry?’: McDonald’s customer pulls up to drive-thru. Then the worker reveals where she’s talking to her from

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‘It doesn’t say it’s an upcharge’: Customer accuses McDonald’s of false advertising over breakfast item. Is he in the wrong?

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