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Spotify Wrapped shows once again how much we love roundups

It is nice when an app does the hard work for us. 

On Dec 3, 2022 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture
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Newsletter: Police want to use a ‘fleet of killer robots’

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On Dec 2, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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‘He wasn’t kidding that ‘running’ is one of his interests’: Woman finds man from Tinder on ‘Most Wanted’ list for stalking

'I've seen multiple wanted men on Tinder.'

On Dec 3, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘They knew they were overcharging you’: Woman shares money-saving hack for when NYC landlords charge you with the heating bill

'I can’t believe this works.'

On Dec 3, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL
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‘That kinda defeats the entire purpose of the reusable cup’: Starbucks barista throws away plastic cup after customer brought his own reusable cup

'Part of my soul dies when they do that.'

On Dec 2, 2022 by Jack Alban

IRL
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Kanye West subreddit rebrands into Taylor Swift fan page, Holocaust awareness content following appearance on Alex Jones’ ‘InfoWars’

The rapper praised Hitler and Nazis in his latest interview.

On Dec 2, 2022 by Jack Alban

Internet Culture IRL
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‘I can’t do these interactions anymore’: Customer says tipping in the U.S. is ‘getting out of hand,’ sparking debate

'I hit no tip and I don't care if [their] feelings are hurt.'

On Dec 2, 2022 by Jack Alban

IRL
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‘You are a disgusting piece of crap’: Worker says ‘Karen’ neighbor told him to ‘get out’ of parking spot, accused him of not being a tenant

'This needs to be the standard of how we handle Karens.'

On Dec 2, 2022 by Melody Heald

IRL
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‘My video is not the only one that they stole’: Influencer calls out TikTok boot brand for stealing and misrepresenting her content for ad

'This happens to so many creators.'

On Dec 2, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

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man inside Chick-Fil-A speaking caption 'FINAL PART' 'Y'all he deadass asked for the manager and then got mad cuz he ain't get his way' 'They always calling corporate' 'Shout out to the trainer guy cuz he checked his blank' (l) Chick-Fil-A sign on building (c) men inside Chick-Fil-A speaking caption 'FINAL PART' 'Y'all he deadass asked for the manager and then got mad cuz he ain't get his way' 'They always calling corporate' 'Shout out to the trainer guy cuz he checked his blank' (r)

‘I can’t call the cops just because someone cut in line’: Male ‘Karen’ threatens to call cops on Chick-fil-A customer after altercation

'He tried the wrong one!!'

On Dec 2, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘Holiday season be killing me’: Target employee compares working retail during the holidays to the ‘Hunger Games’

'May the odds be ever in your favor.'

On Dec 2, 2022 by Melody Heald

IRL
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‘A little consumer fraud!’: TikToker exposes alleged price hikes in Kohl’s holiday sale PSA

'They send people out almost weekly to change prices.'

On Dec 2, 2022 by Allyson Waller

IRL
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‘They need to hand it over’: Man says Lyft driver pawned his AirPods. The pawn shop won’t give them back.

'So they accepted stolen goods and are charging you for it?'

On Dec 2, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL
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‘Tipping your server poorly is problematic’: Server explains how tip-sharing impacts their pay

'If you don't tip us, we have to pay the percentage.'

On Dec 2, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL
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‘They are deleting our images’: Chinese protesters detail digital censorship, VPN struggles as fight over COVID lockdowns grows

A number of protesters spoke to the Daily Dot about their fight against the state.

On Dec 2, 2022 by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid

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