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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“The audacity to ask for a tip on top of this”: Panda Express customer shocked to find the location added a 5% employee benefits surcharge to his bill

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’ve been eating Panda Express for the past 3 days’: Here’s why a Dodgers win is good news for Panda Express fans

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘El l pollo loco too’: Customer orders Panda Express. Then they notice something strange about the container

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

Mars Ramos

Panda Express customer buys two plates. She paid over $20 for nothing

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‘They played too much’: Panda Express customer buys two plates. She paid over $10 for nothing

Panda Express customers try the new ‘mini meal’ for $6

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‘Panda portions already small’: Viewers divided after Panda Express customers try the new ‘mini meal’ for $6. Is it worth 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

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‘I’m a professional chef and I’m weirded out’: Viewers speculate after Panda Express customer hears strange noise coming from their food

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

Panda Express customer claims takeout containers have gotten smaller

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‘Look how deep this fork goes’: Panda Express customer claims takeout containers have gotten smaller

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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5 viral, cheap fast food hacks: Get more for less at Panera Bread, Cava, Taco Bell, and more

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‘Genius and the proportions are much healthier’: Dad feeds family of 6 at Panda Express for $24.46. Here’s how

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‘Panda Express moving shady’: Panda Express customer notices something peculiar after ordering both plate and bowl

Jobseeker considers going back to food service after seeing Panda Express is paying more than office jobs

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‘I hate retail but I might have to go back’: Jobseeker considers going into food service after seeing Panda Express is paying more than office jobs

Jobseeker says Panda Express ended her interview after 7 minutes over her answer to this question

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‘I fumbled the $21 an hour’: Jobseeker says Panda Express ended her interview after 7 minutes over her answer to this question

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 wanna apply so bad’: Former Panda Express worker sees how much her old job is now paying per hour, applies

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