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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

Left: Ethel Cain speaking into a mic Right: Lana Del Rey sitting in a car speaking into the camera.

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Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain are beefing and fans are wondering: who’s the Kendrick and who’s the Drake?

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

Waffle House customer refuses to pay the egg surcharge

‘Greed’: Waffle House customer refuses to pay the egg surcharge. Here’s what they did instead

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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Waffle House customer orders Cheeseburger Hash Brown bowl

‘Our waitress said I was the first person to ever order this’: Waffle House customer orders Cheeseburger Hash Brown bowl. Then they bring it out

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘Can I bring my own eggs!?’: Waffle House worker shows menu. Then they reveal the new egg surcharge

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Waffle House worker warns against asking for a to-go box

‘Is it not free for to-go box?’: Waffle House worker warns against asking for a to-go box if you’re going to do this

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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‘Over a video that was literally rooting for them’: Waffle House worker fired for doing Latto challenge on TikTok. Viewers can’t believe the rapper’s response

Waffle House worker reveals how they make omelets

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‘We call it redneck hibachi’: Waffle House worker reveals how they make omelets. Viewers are shook

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer for the Daily Dot. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘This is why I use plastic everywhere I go’: Waffle House server shows how the silverware gets disinfected

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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‘We drove 3 hours’: Women have to go to Waffle House after Airbnb host never gives them door code to rental

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

Waffle House Menu

‘We have a few things people don’t know’: Waffle House customer asks for steak. He gets handed the real menu—not the ‘Favorites’

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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Waffle House Work

‘You have no sympathy’: Waffle House server complains about her co-workers to customer. Viewers are torn about their response

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

Melody Heald

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‘Dang they need to keep me on Mondays’: Waffle House server reveals how much she makes in tips

How much I make as a Waffle House server in a shift

Waffle House Total

‘About to quit my job and go work at Waffle House lol’: Waffle House server shows how much she makes in a shift

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‘All of this is iconically waffle house’: Worker discovers customer’s snake dining in at Waffle House

Allyson Waller is freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

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