Hello fellow web crawlers! Andrew here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr.
Our top stories today are about: How Donald Trump's comments about Taylor Swift have both his fans mad and people calling him a "creepy weirdo," people jumping on a trend where they share hilarious and horrifying videos of their "bad dogs," an Amazon driver going viral for sharing why they quit on their second day, and a customer's shocking discovery while buying salmon.
After that, our Assistant Newsletter Editor Kira has a "Decoding Fandom" column for you.
See you tomorrow!
— A.W.
An audio recording of former President Donald Trump discussing his thoughts on pop star Taylor Swift has the internet majorly creeped out. And is sparking some backlash from his base.
Pup parents are sharing videos of their bad dogs on TikTok, exposing the escapades of their canine companions.
An Amazon driver says she quit on just her second day. She posted a video explaining why, and viewers are in shock.
Ever had runny salmon for dinner? Neither have we.
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Nothing stirs up FOMO like being the only non-meater at the BBQ. While everyone is chowing down on burgers and dogs, you’re left assembling a plate of sides and condiments. That’s why we’re declaring summer 2024 the summer of BYOD (bring your own dog). We rounded up five of the top plant-based glizzys and put them to the test.
By Kira Deshler
Assistant Newsletter Editor
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