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‘Then she gave me a small bowl’: Chipotle customer...

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2024/06/01

A Chipotle customer tried to use the viral “phone rule” at the restaurant, but a worker told her she wasn’t allowed to record her bowl being made.Chipotle customers have recently taken to filming employees as their bowls are assembled in an attempt to receive bigger scoops of toppings. The theory of the “Chipotle phone rule” is that workers are encouraged to give customers more food because of the pressure of being filmed. However, some consumers claim the “phone rule” is a scam that

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‘Why are they allowed to do this to us?’: Shopper...

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2024/06/01

In 1993, actor Michael Douglas embodied a character who went absolutely crazy inside a fast-food restaurant, and toward the end of the scene, the burger he ultimately gets doesn't look anything like the one advertised. And while this TikTok posted by Mosheh (@og_mosheh) doesn't have a semi-automatic pistol firing off, he embodies the same dissatisfaction with the Quest protein brownies he received as Douglas did in Falling Down. "Why are they allowed to do this to us?" Mosheh begins in his

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‘You mean the Ford death wobble?’: Ford F550 driver...

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2024/06/01

A Ford F550 driver posted a viral video of the steering wheel shaking in his new truck. Viewers say this is called the "death wobble." And he's not the only driver running into this issue. The user @godfamilycountrygirlinpa has reached over 747,000 likes on their TikTok. For the first 8 seconds of the user’s video, the man seen driving a Ford F550 is vigorously holding the steering wheel as it shakes uncontrollably. “Oh Jesus,” he exclaims. According to True Car, Ford Super Duty F-550 Chassis

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‘They just threw it away’: Customer slams UPS for...

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2024/06/01

When purchasing items online or sending packages over long distances, there are a few options customers can choose from. Some of the more well-known package delivery services are FedEx and United Parcel Service. Both have been serving the U.S. for a long time, becoming household names and go-to choices for parcel delivery. Now, one customer of UPS says her package was damaged in the process of being delivered. Rather than contact her and ask how she would like to proceed, she says her package

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‘It’s made by Monsanto’: Catastrophic injury lawyer...

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2024/06/01

A self-described “catastrophic injury and death lawyer” has gone viral after naming three household items he would never have in his home. The first item to avoid, he said, was Roundup. “If you don't know what it is, it's made by Monsanto,” he claimed. “It's an herbicide weed killer, but it's historically been linked to non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.” The second item on his list was any nonstick cooking pan. “I know that sounds crazy, but it's basically been proven that there

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‘That’s how they use the make them’: Customer reveals...

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2024/06/01

A destroyed sandwich lover has found sub-eating redemption, which he says has come 25 years too late. TikToker Himotheous (@himotheous) posted a viral clip where he states he discovered the best way to eat a sub: Hollowing out the roll to make more room for ingredients and keep them from spilling out. "Been eating subs wrong for 25 years," a text overlay in the video reads. The clip begins with Himotheous taking out a Subway sandwich from a paper bag. He then narrates his sandwich bombshell,

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Newsletter: Disgusting DoorDash drink discovery

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2024/06/01

Hello fellow web crawlers! Andrew here.Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr. Ourtop storiesthis weekend are about: A DoorDash customer whodiscovered something disgusting in her drink, why Justice Alito's 'wife guy' defenseof his upside-down flag is getting mocked, an explainer of the viral "triangle method of flirting," and people sharing conspiracy theoriesabout an "anomaly" in the ocean. After that, we've got another edition of "Meme History" for you. See you next week! —

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‘I gave her 2 opportunities’: McDonald’s mystery...

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2024/06/01

One job thathas long been of fascination to internet users is mystery shopping. Mystery shopping, also known as “spy shopping” or “secret shopping,” involves stores hiring plainclothed people to shop at a store or restaurant, and then report their experience to the restaurant itself. Their report might include information about customer service, the items they were able to purchase, the quality of the facilities in-store, and other information that a simple inspection from management may not be

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Pride Month memes to get you pumped for June

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2024/06/01

Pride Month memes may just be the purest modern thing to come out of the one month per year where the LGBTQ+ community is front and center on everyone's radar. Sure, it's exhilarating to have corporations suddenly remember that gay people spend money, too, even if they think we collectively have terrible taste. And watching adult babies stage temper tantrums over rainbow t-shirts because they hate that LGBTQ+ people exist and in public is totally a selling point of the month. By the way, when

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‘In broad daylight is crazy’: Cadillac Escalade...

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2024/06/01

Walmart has a reputation for big stores and low prices. The company also has another, less fortunate reputation: Crime. In 2016, Bloomberg published an article detailing just how common crime is at Walmart locations. “Police reports from dozens of stores suggest the number of petty crimes committed on Walmart properties nationwide this year will be in the hundreds of thousands,” authors Shannon Pettypiece and David Voreacos wrote. “More than 200 violent crimes, including attempted

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‘$6-$7 for a bag of Doritos out here’: Jack In the...

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2024/05/26

A Jack In the Box customer believes the cost of the fast food chain's food is getting out of hand. In a viral video stitch video with over 154,700 views, user Builder Bob (@whitetrashbob17) discussed sacrifices he made while shopping due to the current economic climate."What have you stopped buying because it got so expensive?" user @A.J. asked before the clip cut away to Builder Bob. "Oh this one is too easy," Bob responded. He then pointed to a Jack In the Box menu and discussed its

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‘When your card declines in therapy’: This...

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2024/05/26

We don’t have little diaries with a lock and key anymore—we have TikTok. Much to the chagrin of some therapists on the platform, it has become our one-stop shop for trauma dumping, and nothing shows that better than this classic Adventure Time-themed sound. The sound @1araquinn ♬ remember you - Dominurmom As a soulful guitar strums, a male voice gently sings: “Marceline, is it just you and me in the wreckage of the world / That must be so confusing for a little girl.” To add to

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‘This is so important’: Expert reveals the 5 things...

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2024/05/25

According to a recent study from Numerator, over half of Americans plan to celebrate Memorial Day in some way. Whether that’s meeting with friends, going to an event, or traveling for the long weekend, Americans are heading out in large numbers to take advantage of this extra free day. However, while many may be excited to utilize a little more free time, they may not have considered all of the things they need to do to prepare for their parties and travels. That’s where TikTok user Bo

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‘Sick to your stomach feeling’: Man tries Royal...

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2024/05/25

For cruise enthusiasts who want a vibrant, lively, tropical atmosphere, cruises offered by Carnival are increasingly becoming a favorite destination. Despite numerous negative online discussions lately–such as a woman’s trip being canceled without a refund, complaints about security cameras being placed in inappropriate locations on the ship, and allegations of certain dance moves being banned–Carnival Cruise Line seems to remain unscathed. As reported by Cruise Hive, Carnival Corporation

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‘I could go to Cold Stone for that’: McDonald’s...

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2024/05/25

"Like when did affordable things no longer become affordable?" That's a question TikToker Suzi (@jacuzzionsuzi) had for McDonald's after seeing the price of the chain's new Grandma McFlurry. The chain describes the new item as "featur[ing] smooth, sweet syrup with chopped candy pieces for a crunch (reminiscent of grandma’s favorite treat), blended in our creamy vanilla soft serve." The cost of the item gobsmacked the social media influencer, who then went on a rant in a clip where she called

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For life’s guilty pleasures, use the ‘can’t let gang...

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2024/05/25

The beautiful thing about opinions is that everyone you know has a different one. For every one of life's little pleasures, there's someone out there that you can bond with about it. The problem is, that person may not necessarily be in your social circle. In fact, you can be surrounded by people who don't know the first thing about what you truly enjoy, because they don't share those interests and in turn, you don't share that side of yourself. That universal experience has been captured in

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‘It’s the full parking space’: Mercedes driver gets a...

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2024/05/25

An internet user has sparked discussion after claiming he received a parking ticket in an unexpected place. In a clip with over 628,000 views as of Saturday, TikTok user Lucas (@lucasventures) shows two cars parked in a driveway. “Just got home, and on the Ring camera I saw that we’re getting a ticket. And for what?” he asks at the beginning of the video. “For obstructing the sidewalk over 10 inches.” Lucas then shows the entirety of the driveway. While his vehicles are, in fact, partially

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‘Nobody’s paying monthly for no stuff’: Walmart...

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2024/05/25

A Walmart shopper believes the chain is intentionally disabling self-checkout kiosks to create inconvenient in-store experiences for guests to have them pay for Walmart+ membership. One of those perks? Being able to scan items using your phone. TikTok user Honest (@longway1217) posted a viral TikTok that shows him standing in line at a Walmart location. It is packed with customers he thinks refuse to sign up for Walmart+. He says that even though the store has shut down its self-checkout

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‘That’s a savings of $72’: Sam’s Club customer buys...

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2024/05/25

In the past few years, food costs have certainly gone up in many areas for folks at the grocery store. Many shoppers have gotten crafty with their savings hacks and methods of stretching their dollar as far as they can. While costs have recently begun to level out and even go down, customers are still looking for ways to get more bang for their buck. One customer of bulk warehouse store Sam's Club is recommending that those interested in getting a good deal on ground beef try purchasing it by

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‘You are being judged’: Gucci customer says workers...

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2024/05/25

A TikToker has gone viral after highlighting the strict clothing rules of designer outlet Gucci. In a video that's amassed 1.6 million views as of Saturday, Ben Blue (@benblue01) claimed that the store treated him differently depending on how he was dressed. Recounting his first trip to the store, Ben claims that he had just disembarked from a plane, meaning he was dressed a little more casually. "I was like, wanting specifically a ring so the staff were like, 'Yeah, we'll get someone to

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