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Ben Affleck wearing large sunglasses and a tracksuit sitting at a desk in the new movie AIR.

Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ is a ‘dudes rock’ film—that does so much more with its stacked, ensemble cast

The new film follows the team who made Air Jordans iconic.

On Mar 20, 2023 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture Movies

‘I’m not entry-level, I’m not even mid-level’: Laid-off worker with 10 years’ experience says she’s applied to 100 jobs—and gotten 0 offers

'Are you curious about how the job market is doing right now?'

On Mar 20, 2023 by Stacy Fernandez

Trending

‘Why does Starbucks keep getting rid of the good stuff?’: Barista complains about Starbucks raspberry syrup getting discontinued

'LITERALLY USE this raspberry syrup every day.'

On Mar 20, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘I am no longer able to shop and to work’: Instacart shopper says she was scammed by a fake customer, got her account hacked

'[Instacart does] not care about their workers and do not take this stuff seriously.'

On Mar 19, 2023 by Angela Littlefield

IRL

‘How am I suppose to pay rent with 4 hours??’: Starbucks barista says she keeps getting scheduled for ‘less than 5 hours’

'I went from 30 hrs to 5 hours.'

On Mar 19, 2023 by Jack Alban

IRL

‘It’s such a simple request’: Uber Eats driver says Chick-fil-A refused to give him a plastic bag for his disabled customer

'Why they acting like their plastic bags are worth so much.'

On Mar 19, 2023 by Jack Alban

IRL

Job candidate says company created a role just for her -- and ended up giving it to an internal candidate

‘I got rejected again’: Job candidate says company created a role just for her — only to offer it to an internal employee

'I've been rejected even when I matched the job description 95%. It seems like companies just post jobs for formality.'

On Mar 19, 2023 by Melody Heald

IRL

Serial job hopper claims Dollar General she worked at was infested with rats

‘We were forced to stock the kiosk candy that was just covered in rat p*ss’: Job hopper claims Dollar General she worked at was infested with rats

'Like I have so many pictures of rat p*ss and sh*t it’s not even funny.'

On Mar 19, 2023 by Vladimir Supica

IRL

Julio Torres and Tilda Swinton in PROBLEMISTA

Review: A24 film ‘Problemista’ is colorful, hilarious, and overwhelming

Julio Torres' directorial debut juggles cartoonish visuals, immigration anxiety, and artistic dedication. And it co-stars Tilda Swinton as a brash hyper-Karen.

On Mar 19, 2023 by Laiken Neumann

Internet Culture

‘I don’t even eat subway and I feel ick’: Subway worker reveals how the rotisserie chicken is prepared

'So that's why I didn't like it when I ordered it once.'

On Mar 19, 2023 by Melody Heald

IRL

Starbucks barista says she dumps out customer's drink orders when they order it wrong on purpose

‘Actually, I wanted it as a venti, but I’ll keep this one’: Starbucks barista says she dumps out customers’ drink orders when they order it wrong on purpose

'It's obvious when someone does it on purpose for the sake of getting a 'free drink.''

On Mar 19, 2023 by Jack Alban

IRL

Server says customers hate QR code menus

‘Omg especially when my wifi is slow’: Server says customers hate using QR code menus

'Nobody likes looking at their phone to see what they're gonna eat or drink.'

On Mar 19, 2023 by Braden Bjella

IRL

‘I’m here to be a cashier’: Worker getting paid $2.13 an hour says his manager makes him clean

'I get paid minimum wage and my boss be acting like she pays me 16 an hour.'

On Mar 19, 2023 by Braden Bjella

IRL

The FCC is trying to boost awareness about its affordable broadband program

In addition, the FCC said it will make the online application process easier.

On Mar 19, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech

McLovin plays bass: The 20 best new artists and bands we watched at SXSW—with a playlist

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Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ is a ‘dudes rock’ film—that does so much more with its stacked, ensemble cast

‘I’m not entry-level, I’m not even mid-level’: Laid-off worker with 10 years’ experience says she’s applied to 100 jobs—and gotten 0 offers

‘Why does Starbucks keep getting rid of the good stuff?’: Barista complains about Starbucks raspberry syrup getting discontinued

‘I am no longer able to shop and to work’: Instacart shopper says she was scammed by a fake customer, got her account hacked

‘How am I suppose to pay rent with 4 hours??’: Starbucks barista says she keeps getting scheduled for ‘less than 5 hours’

‘It’s such a simple request’: Uber Eats driver says Chick-fil-A refused to give him a plastic bag for his disabled customer

‘I got rejected again’: Job candidate says company created a role just for her — only to offer it to an internal employee

‘We were forced to stock the kiosk candy that was just covered in rat p*ss’: Job hopper claims Dollar General she worked at was infested with rats

Review: A24 film ‘Problemista’ is colorful, hilarious, and overwhelming

‘I don’t even eat subway and I feel ick’: Subway worker reveals how the rotisserie chicken is prepared

‘Actually, I wanted it as a venti, but I’ll keep this one’: Starbucks barista says she dumps out customers’ drink orders when they order it wrong on purpose

‘Omg especially when my wifi is slow’: Server says customers hate using QR code menus

‘I’m here to be a cashier’: Worker getting paid $2.13 an hour says his manager makes him clean

The FCC is trying to boost awareness about its affordable broadband program