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Newsletter: Apple Watch faces backlash for ‘unacceptable’ challenge

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On Feb 2, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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Viral horror hit ‘Skinamarink’ came from the internet 

Skinamarink’s origins are also very online.

On Feb 2, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming
woman speaking in airport (l) woman seated at window seat in plane pointing outside (c) woman speaking in airport (r)

‘People are counting on ‘the Good Samaritan’ so they don’t have to pay extra for a seat’: Woman says passenger on plane muttered profanities at her whole flight after she refused to switch seats

'That kid was def thrilled u said no and he didn't have to sit next to her.'

On Feb 2, 2023 by Rachel Kiley

IRL
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‘Not normal’: Starbucks barista says hours are being slashed at stores like never before

'I don't know what's going on.'

On Feb 2, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
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Why Twitter is suddenly full of fake Margot Robbie dating rumors

According to this new TMZ meme format, Margot Robbie is dating everyone from pro athletes to Roman Emperors.

On Feb 2, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
FedEx driver speaking with food in hand and caption 'First complaint' (l) FedEx driver speaking with image of delivery driver basket with Jack in the Box bag image over center (c) FedEx driver speaking with caption 'First complaint' '(It was food they doordashed)' (r)

‘I think this is the f*cking DoorDasher’s fault’: FedEx worker says customer complained after he mistakenly took their Jack in the Box order

'I'm not mad that they made a complaint against me 'cause I'd be mad, too.'

On Feb 2, 2023 by Jack Alban

IRL
GrubHub employee with caption 'Grub Hub is so unfair, listen to this nonsense' (l) GrubHub on phone in hand in front of grey background (c) GrubHub order on screen with caption 'Grub Hub is so unfair, listen to this nonsense' (r)

‘I only make $6.69, but the whole total for the customer was $25.47’: Restaurant owner puts Grubhub on blast for pocketing majority of the money

'That’s why my restaurant doesn’t use any delivery service, it’s a complete rip.'

On Feb 2, 2023 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL
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Pope Francis accidentally endorses giving people the bird

His Holiness didn't understand the reference.

On Feb 2, 2023 by Claire Goforth

Tech
QuikTrip alcohol fridge with sticker on glass 'SCAN ID TO UNLOCK DOORS' with caption 'Who pissed off QuikTrip cuz this is sum new new shxt' (l) QuikTrip sign on building (c) QuikTrip interior with ID scanner with caption 'Who pissed off QuikTrip cuz this is sum new new shxt' (r)

‘Who pissed off QuikTrip?’: QuikTrip customers show locked beer fridge that requires ID to open

'Will be like that everywhere at some point.'

On Feb 2, 2023 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL
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Democratic senator urges Apple, Google to remove TikTok from app stores

Bennet is one of the first prominent Democrats pushing for a ban.

On Feb 2, 2023 by David Covucci

Tech
woman holding arm with caption 'When I was sneaky applying for other jobs and interviewing during work hours and show up to an interview and my boss was on the interview panel' (l) woman during interview with 2 people interview panel reading paper (c) woman holding arm with caption 'When I was sneaky applying for other jobs and interviewing during work hours and show up to an interview and my boss was on the interview panel' (r)

‘Made it real tough to embellish absolutely everything I said in the interview’: Applicant says current boss was on the panel of her interview for new job

'I was sneaky applying for other jobs and interviewing during work hours.'

On Feb 2, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

IRL
woman speaking in bed with caption 'I was just scammed by my instacart shopper' (l) hand holding phone with Instacart in appstore in front of open fridge (c) woman greenscreen TikTok over Kroger Instacart list of items bought with caption 'that they would be blocked from ever delivering to my house again' (r)

‘I was just scammed by my Instacart shopper’: Woman says Instacart shopper used her $200 Kroger order to buy groceries for themselves

'They marked my order as complete and delivered.'

On Feb 2, 2023 by Braden Bjella

IRL
woman speaking caption '100 please do not quit your job' (l) woman speaking caption 'I know you hate it but baby you don't want to be here' (c) woman speaking caption 'I'm on indeed non stop and it's just dry' (r)

‘I know you hate it, but, baby, you don’t want to be here’: Job hunter issues PSA to people with jobs

'I’m on Indeed non-stop.'

On Feb 2, 2023 by Braden Bjella

IRL
Outback Steakhouse receipt with circle around convenience rates and caption 'This was circled on my receipt. Am I wrong for not tipping for carryout? I mean I had to geo get it. #OutbackSteakhousetripping #OutbackSteakhouse #passiveaggressive' (l) Outback Steakhouse sign on building (c) Outback Steakhouse receipt with circle around convenience rates and caption 'This was circled on my receipt. Am I wrong for not tipping for carryout? I mean I had to geo get it. #OutbackSteakhousetripping #OutbackSteakhouse #passiveaggressive' (r)

‘Am I wrong for not tipping for carryout?’: Outback Steakhouse customer receives passive-aggressive receipt

'That's like tipping the Walmart workers watching me at self-checkout.'

On Feb 2, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

IRL
man speaking in mirror with caption 'I reactively went I'm the manager' (l) Jamba Juice sign on building (c) man speaking in mirror with caption 'he shakes my hand and goes nice to meet you I'm the district manager' (r)

‘Did the manager get in trouble for leaving a brand new hire on their first HOUR of the job?’: Man says he was fired from Jamba Juice 35 minutes into first day

'You shouldn't have been left alone on your first day.'

On Feb 2, 2023 by Braden Bjella

IRL