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Melissa Oremus

Republican rep Melissa Oremus made her name opposing abortion

On Jun 2, 2023 by Claire Goforth

cow licks her lips off with her tongue far out and a blue sky background

Cow pee drinkers are becoming social media stars in India—and pushing dangerous claims

The science is thin, but the hype is real.

On Jun 1, 2023 by Shweta Desai

TikTok user in retouch with caption 'I knew my face looked off because it's not my face' (l) TikTok user in retouch with caption 'it automatically put it on to a 30%' (c) TikTok user in retouch with caption 'got rid of my dark circles which did not consent' (r)

TikTok might be facetuning you without your consent

Augmented reality is something we should all be paying close attention to.

On May 31, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

hand in blue glove taking pellets of ammonium nitrate from bag

Conspiracy theorists twist facts around missing ammonium nitrate to push false flag claims

A quick glance at the facts surrounding the incident shows how the conspiracy theory is false.

On May 30, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Woman Working at Target. Exterior view of a Target retail store.

Target fulfillment worker won’t quit because ‘no one else is going to let me do the bare minimum’

‘Humbles me everytime.’

On Jun 2, 2023 by Jack Alban

Nursing Home Worker

‘How bad could it possibly be?’: Nursing home worker makes $40 an hour during her 16-hour shift. Is it worth it?

‘I make this as a server putting smiley faces on pancakes.’

On Jun 2, 2023 by Jack Alban

worker applying makeup while speaking with caption 'If you make a protected complaint in writing is make a written complaint' (l) woman writing on paper with pen in office (c) worker applying makeup while speaking with caption 'Sketchy companies don't like when you put things into writing and writing so if you' (r)

‘Sketchy companies don’t like when you put things in writing’: Corporate lawyer shows how to scare your boss’ legal team

'If you just do it verbally they can deny that you ever did it.'

On Jun 2, 2023 by Parks Kugle

Walmart customer holding receipt with highlighted purchase (l) Walmart customer holding receipt in parking lot in front of Walmart building (c) Walmart customer with full cart (r)

‘$40 is the new $20’: Walmart shopper gets only 1 bag of stuff for $50

'For anyone making federal minimum that's about 6 hours of labor in that bag.'

On Jun 2, 2023 by Tiffanie Drayton

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‘I come to work and literally debate on just ghosting them after every shift’: Viewers defend workers sharing ‘reasons not to work at Target’

'The guests are too much.'

On Jun 2, 2023 by Parks Kugle

Dunkin' customer speaking in car holding coffee (l) Dunkin' Donuts building with sign (c) Dunkin' customer speaking in car holding single munchkin in bag (r)

‘people used to do this all the time when i worked at dunkin it’s so smart’: Dunkin customer orders one Munchkin to get 64-cent iced coffee

‘I’ve been ordering the donut & giving the donut to my son.’

On Jun 2, 2023 by Jack Alban

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‘If you think I’m gonna pay you over $300 just to change my air filter’: Woman says mechanic tried to upcharge her. So, she did it herself

'Am i the only one that noticed she put the cabin filter in wrong?'

On Jun 2, 2023 by Jack Alban

woman speaking with caption 'When my boss denies my raise request I tell him that due to inflation, now he can only afford 3 of my working hours instead of 8.' (l) 100 dollar bills in front of graph inflation concept (c) woman speaking with caption 'When my boss denies my raise request I tell him that due to inflation, now he can only afford 3 of my working hours instead of 8.' (r)

‘Are we really going to play this game?’: Worker gets denied raise. So she tells boss he can only afford 3 of her working hours instead of 8 due to inflation

'I honestly would’ve been less insulted with no raise at all.'

On Jun 2, 2023 by Maya Wray

Man working in office

‘Get somebody else to do it’: Worker blasts those who get an ‘undeserved promotion’ and then ask for help

'I trained my replacement without knowing.'

On Jun 2, 2023 by Melody Heald

Woman in Restaurant

‘A win is a win’: Customer thanks TikTok food critic Keith Lee for rating her favorite chicken restaurant a 6/10

'Don't have to worry about the line being out the door.'

On Jun 2, 2023 by Melody Heald

cardi b blonde hair and glasses

Cardi B’s new verse on ‘Put It On Da Floor’ becomes a meme

'I feel like Britney Spears.'

On Jun 2, 2023 by Chloe Stillwell

Internet Culture

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‘My dad would always have us wait in the car and enter through the side or pool entrance to get to the rooms’: Hotel worker calls out guests who bring more people than their room is meant for

'I look out for them but I be like common whereee y’all finna sleep

On Jun 2, 2023 by Tiffanie Drayton

Cracker Barrel employee dancing with caption 'when the 2 top leaves a $20' (l) Cracker Barrel building with sign (c) Cracker Barrel employee dancing with caption 'waters all around' (r)

‘I live for the waters all around’: Cracker Barrel servers share things customers do that make their jobs easier

'When they are ready to order quickly during a rush.'

On Jun 2, 2023 by Maya Wray

Young Woman Smiling, Hand Holding phone with Instacart App Open

‘she had a note on her order saying she’s handicapped and when she asked I felt too bad saying no’: Instacart driver carries in elderly customer’s groceries. Then, she takes away the tip

‘She really was sweet.’

On Jun 2, 2023 by Eric Webb

Timothee Chalamet in front of red background (l) Kylie Jenner in front of white and gold background (r)

‘kris jenner took these photos from a military watchtower’: Blurry photos of Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner stun users

'I need to know what they talk about.'

On Jun 2, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture