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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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Taco Bell brings back the fan favorite that overshadowed Nikola Jokić’s draft pick: “We heard our fans loud and clear”

Left: Couple wearing Hoodies from the Taco Bell x Hollister collaboration. Right: Pair of jeans with "Live Mas" stitched on the back pocket below Taco Bell's 4 different hot sauce packets, dozens of various Taco Bell hot sauce packets falling out of back pocket.

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The Taco Bell x Hollister collab is here and fans are showing off their “Live Más” fits

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

Susan LaMarca

3 Panel: Left: Taco Bell Baja Blast Pie being cut into pieces. Middle: Taco Bell employee taking a bit of the Taco Bell Baja Blast Pie. Right: Taco Bell employee cutting the new Taco Bell Baja Blast Pie into pieces.

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“Fresh outta Chernobyl”: Taco Bell’s Baja Blast Pie is real and people are torn between “surprisingly good” and “radioactive dessert”

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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Taco Bell to launch a Y2K menu that brings back the 7-Layer Burrito and Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“1,000 waters”: Man is sick of ordering from an AI voice at Taco Bell’s drive thru. Then he throws them a curveball

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Left: Messy taco bell kitchen Middle: Taco Bell front door Right: Messy taco bell kitchen

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“Do better”: Filthy Taco Bell kitchen divides customers: unhygienic or understaffed?

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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“I’m genuinely scared of Taco Bell employees”: Taco Bell worker reveals their 15-minute rule. Then she shows how to use it

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

Melody Heald

Three panel image of young woman in car at Taco Bell drive through on sides and Taco Bell sign in center.

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‘The whole staff heard this’: Woman asks Taco Bell’s AI drive-thru assistant an unusual question. Then the workers have to step in

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Taco Bell is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item—this time for longer

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

2 image split. Taco Bell on left. Man in car on right.

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Man rounds up 87 cents at Taco Bell drive-thru for common charity. Then a worker intervenes

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

Taco Bell sign(l) graduation hat and diploma(c) woman shares how she got her education for free(r)

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‘They can have my change now’: Woman works at Taco Bell for 6 months. Now she’s graduating from college for free

Woman rages at 3am, when Taco Bell drive thru lies about their drink machines being down

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‘Why would she lie??’: Taco Bell drive-thru customer hears man in front of her order Baja Blast Freeze. Then she tries to do the same

Man looking frustrated on left. Tacobell storefront on right.

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‘THE JIGS UP!’: Man issues warning to anyone who buys chips and cheese at Taco Bell

Screenshot from @coffey.pot's Tiktok of their homemade Taco Bell Nacho fries; a Tiktok caption partially cut off by a Taco Bell exterior sign: "when nacho fries get taken off the menu for good..."

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‘They literally made us throw it all away’: Customer says Taco Bell removed nacho fries from its menu. Then she discovers a way to still get it

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman driving up to Taco Bell drive-through with text overlayed that reads: "Nothing like being humbled by the Taco Bell drive through" on the left. Taco Bell logo on building on right.

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