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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

Left; TikTok screen recording shows woman filming herself in Mcdonald's drive-thru from behind her car's steering wheel. Center; McDonald's drive-thru signage. Right; Woman looks into the camera with a stern face.

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“The entitlement is just wow!!!”: Woman goes to McDonald’s drive-thru. Then she confronts the worker after they didn’t say hi to her son

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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“I’m not celebrating until I see”: McDonald’s announces return of Snack Wrap. Here’s why customers aren’t celebrating—yet

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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This guy used ChatGPT to scam McDonald’s into giving him 100 free meals, and people aren’t too happy about it

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

2 panel image: on the left a person explains and on the right is a typical McDonald's billboard that reads: 100% beef.

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“I was working on a project with McDonald’s…”: Advertising worker reveals why “made with 100% beef” isn’t what you think it means

Mariam Sharia is a writer and editor at the Daily Dot.

Mariam Sharia

A screenshot of a video of a truck with Arabic lettering and the McDonald's logo on it.

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Saudi Arabia greets Trump with a mobile McDonald’s like it’s a loyalty reward

Photo composite of A McDonalds Sign and a Canadian Snack Wrap

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McDonald’s is bringing back the Snack Wrap. Here’s when you’ll find this beloved item on the menu

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

Screenshot from X user @GAFollowers of a McDonald's with a man's mugshot overlay. Caption: Tweet from @anymanfitness that reads: "So a man has a 5th grade daughter, takes her to a public place, and asks her to look after her siblings for 15 minutes so he can interview for a job?"

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‘Damned if you do, damned if you don’t’: Internet rallies around man arrested for leaving 3 kids at McDonald’s to go to a job interview

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

Melody Heald

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‘I’ll just order off the app’: McDonald’s worker calls out customers who say this at the drive-thru. Then she shares how to order correctly

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer for The Daily Dot covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

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‘It was $8, man’: McDonald’s customer orders ‘Crunchy Double’ off the ‘Secret Menu.’ Then he reveals if it’s worth the hype

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

3 panel image - left to right - a person laughs, a doordash delivery driver and a receipt from a McDonald's delivery order.

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‘The McDonald’s workers had to be so confused’: DoorDash customer orders plain cheeseburgers from McDonald’s. Then she opens the box

Summer Neylon is a freelance writer, bartender, and pastry chef. She graduated from Florida State University, where she studied English and music. She wrote species profiles and educational programs for kids at Florida Fish and Wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, cooking, and playing &#8216;Zelda: Breath of the Wild.&#8217;

Summer Neylon

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‘Whoever is in charge…need to be fired’: McDonald’s worker issues warning to those who order fries after exposing fry station

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘It’s so gentrified’: Woman orders Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s. Then the worker hands it to her

Screenshot of a tweet from @NancyAFrench "This is so heart breaking. I’m at a new McDonalds in Franklin, TN and look at their “play place” for children..."; Photo of a McDonalds golden arch.

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‘This is so heartbreaking’: McDonald’s ‘PlayPlace’ location shows two screens and two chairs

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.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘Instant relief’: McDonald’s customer says this popular combo is effective at removing migraines. Is that true?

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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