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It’s in a server’s job description to be nice to customers no matter who that customer may be. But that kindness doesn’t mean he or she is into you—most of the time, they’re simply doing their job.

On Twitter, user @mystree_ asked people on June 1 what was the funniest TikTok they’ve ever seen, and the replies do not disappoint.

Apple announced its new AR headset, Vision Pro, on Monday. It comes with a $3,500 price tag and is being called a "spatial computer"; Apple is apparently hoping everyone forgot what a massive failure Google Glass was 10 years ago, and Meta more currently.

Actor Elliot Page is one of the most famous transgender men in the world. In his memoir, Pageboy, he shares his journey of coming out and living as his authentic self.

Today, web_crawlr reader James F. asks "How in the world could you pick a VPN service that you could trust?" 

Renters have long complained about how landlords’ descriptions of an apartment—and the prices they charge for them—rarely match the product being offered.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially fined right-wing influencer Jacob Wohl $5 million. At the time it was proposed, it was the largest amount ever under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

The United States is one of the most overworked countries in the developed world. While workers in countries like Germany work an estimated average of 1,350 hours per year, American workers log 1,750 hours annually. 

If there's one thing that remains a certainty among conspiracy theorists it's that everything is a conspiracy theory, even on the rare occasion when one of their beliefs appears to be vindicated.

Viewers are pushing back against a Jack in the Box employee on TikTok who explained why most fast food restaurants have two menus in their drive-thru area.

If you’re a Marshalls or TJ Maxx shopper, TikTok user Jess (@ecommjess) has a warning: check your expiration dates.

In the early dawn of Feb. 15, 2023, two Muslim men, Junaid and Nasir, took a white Jeep and left their homes in the hamlet of Ghatmeeka—located on the border of the North Indian state of Rajasthan—to visit relatives.

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Months before Across the Spider-Verse came out, fans noticed a "Protect Trans Kids" poster in a trailer scene of Gwen Stacy's bedroom. It's the kind of well-meaning gesture that blockbuster storytellers sneak in when their studio overlords discourage more explicit political statements or representation, and I confess I forgot all about it until about ten minutes into the movie.

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McDonald’s fans around the world have a shared enemy: the company’s ice cream machine. 

"My favorite beige flag of my bf's is when he uses phrases that have nothing to do with the situation and makes them apply," TikToker @pen15_spam wrote in her video that has garnered over 9.6 million views, reigniting the trend.

Ordering a sandwich at Subway? Nah. We’re doing this instead.

TikTok creator @mydogismykid23 on May 23 posted a video raving about a chicken bacon ranch pizza ordered at the omnipresent sandwich chain. The video currently has 1.4 million likes and 8.7 million views.

One comedian said that they’ve figured out a hack for finding out whether you’re underpaid: Pay attention to how frequently you get thanked for doing your job.

Canned cocktails have made a huge impact on the market. With a wide array of flavors, brands, and styles, their popularity is off the charts. Many people were introduced to canned cocktails during the COVID-19 pandemic, when they were forced to stay home. Now, customers have grown accustomed to having well-crafted cocktails within easy reach. 

A McDonald’s worker went viral on TikTok after posting his reaction to being asked to cut his break short.

There are few better ways to kick off Pride Month than with an LGBTQ history lesson —and also, by burying homophobic comments under a mountain of receipts.

According to many alcohol addiction and recovery resources, non-alcoholic "mocktails" designed to emulate these beverages are generally considered not safe for consumption.

In a TikTok video, a woman named Hannah Gregory (@hannahgregoryy) claims to have only $1.34 in her bank account, but 30,000 McDonald’s points.

If you shop at Costco, you already know that you can save big. Often called a Disneyland for adults, the wholesale warehouse provides deals and sample stations as far as the eye can see. 

A woman says that she auditioned for Netflix's latest dating show but wasn't cast. She says now that she's watching it, she's happy that she wasn't a part of the production.

A TikToker says that her ex "cheated" on her with his own mother.

In a TikTok posted yesterday, TikToker @upsetzucchini says that her ex cheated on her with his own mother and that she should probably "go to therapy" to process it.

"I be like 'Ay remember that one time,'" @upsetzucchini wrote in the video's caption about the incident.

On Monday, @upsetzucchini's video had over 5 million views. The user did not respond to the Daily Dot's request for comment.

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