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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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Culture

Women are calling out straight men for  “ruining” club culture: “America really has become Ken’s mojo dojo casa house”

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

Screenshots of patrons at Elbo Room bar in Florida.

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People are binge-watching strangers at a Florida bar like it’s reality TV

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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“Why would I not want to put down my drink?”: Woman goes to bar, orders Aperol Spritz. Then she looks at the glass

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Gen Z reportedly hate leaving bar tabs open—and it’s annoying bartenders

Amelie Allen is 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

Girl panicking, 4 hands cheering a shot of tequila

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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

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I don’t even have that much in there’: Woman buys 1 drink from bar. Then she checks her bank account

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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‘I would let you know real quick’: Bartender reveals what they really give customers who order espresso martinis during a rush

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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‘Tell their manager. She has no right to trick you’: Woman tries to order alcohol at the bar. Then the bartender steps in

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‘Can I have 3 Jameson Ginger Ales?’: Man says bartender scolded him for this common ordering practice

Club owner bans this Zodiac sign from entering

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‘I guess in the Clerb we aren’t all fam’: Club owner bans this Zodiac sign from entering. Why?

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

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‘I’m sorry’: Austin bartender yells at customer who wouldn’t leave after last call. Then he realizes who it is

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Twin Peaks customer shows restaurant has a hidden ‘speakeasy’

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‘Where’s this at?’: Twin Peaks customer shows restaurant has a hidden ‘speakeasy’

Bartender shows how many customers walk their tabs

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‘Wait you can do this?’: Bartender shows how many customers walk their tabs. Here’s the real reason you shouldn’t

Bartender shares which drink orders will prompt him to check your ID

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‘Can I just get a shot of Tito’s?’: Bartender shares which drink orders will prompt him to check your ID

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman says bar banned customers from ordering cocktails after she asked for French 75

Bars

Women are calling out straight men for “ruining” club culture: “America really has become Ken’s mojo dojo casa house”