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Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

Woman with blond hair and a nose piercing in her car, Chili's restaurant@ Signage

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‘Expecting $480 to bring some plates is absurd’: Chili’s server says Barstool personality racked up $2,400 tab. Then she sees the tip

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

3 Panel Image, women with aprons on in her car, and 2 glasses of strawberry margarita with limes and strawberry topping

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‘I don’t trust you’: Customer orders a strawberry margarita. Then they make a potentially job-ending request of their server

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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Golden Corral, Cici’s Pizza, and Mr. Gatti’s are thriving. Here’s the real reason they’re roaring back

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘She never came back’: Couple brings $200 gift card into Olive Garden. Then their server tells them the card is empty

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

Melody Heald

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‘It’s a self fulfilling prophecy’: Teens get seated at restaurant. Then their server never returns

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.

Lindsey Weedston

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‘Like turning a national park into a parking lot’: Pizza shop’s loaded new mural causes an uproar

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

2 image split. Woman looking annoyed with caption that reads: "Olive Garden Interview" on left. Olive Garden restaurant on right.

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‘Show me good body language’: Former Olive Garden worker goes into another location for an interview. Then the manager asks her something shocking

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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‘It’s the ozempic menu’: Woman goes to STK Steakhouse for happy hour. Then she orders the Surf n’ Turf

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

2 image split. Crab legs with caption that reads: "P.O.V.: Went to Red Lobster for $20 Tuesday thinking I would get unlimited crab legs but y'all lied: on left. Red Lobster on right.

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‘Y’all lied’: Customer goes to Red Lobster on $20 Tuesday for unlimited crab legs. Then she orders

2 panel image: a person looking disappointed and sushi roll.

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‘Stuck behind greedy people’: Couple goes to all-you-can-eat sushi. Then the revolving sushi gets to their table

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

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‘It’s not a power move’: Expert explains why restaurant hosts aren’t seating you—even if you can see empty tables

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Just do your job’: Server seats customers. Then they ask for a booth

2 image split. Woman with steak in background and overlayed caption that reads: "Employee spills secrets" on left. Applebees on right.

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‘They are thrown on the grill for a charred look’: Woman claims the steaks at Applebee’s are microwaved. Is she right?

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‘He picked out the tequila himself’: Man orders 5 old-fashioneds with Komos tequila. His server didn’t tell him they’re $100 each

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

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