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Alexandra Samuels


Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

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‘We opened an hour ago’: Cafe worker starts closing shift duties 6 hours early. Service workers find it relatable

‘ABC’s of restaurant work, Always Be Closing.’

On Nov 5, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

Customer says Airbnb host tried to upcharge upon reservation after realizing she was going to Taylor Swift concert

Customer says Airbnb host tried to upcharge upon reservation after realizing she was going to Taylor Swift concert

‘guys this is why we don’t rent airbnbs anymore’

On Nov 4, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

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Poot Lovato: Why a Demi Lovato meme had Tumblr in a chokehold

Poot Lovato took the internet by storm in 2015. Here’s everything you need to know.

On Nov 1, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

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Everything you need to know about the ‘Quandale Dingle’ meme

Former high school football player, Quandale Dingle, took the internet by storm in 2021.

On Oct 30, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

Woman says the bird test determines if your relationship is built to last

‘Probably getting a divorce now’: Woman says the bird test determines if your relationship is built to last

‘My husband and I still do this after 20 years’

On Oct 28, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

person in bed with caption 'me blocking my ex so that he can be loyal to his fiancé bc he had a problem with stalking me and viewing every one of my insta stories' (l) LinkedIn on phone screen in hand (c) person in bed with caption 'views my LinkedIn profile on his wedding day' (r)

‘LinkedIn is THE messiest social’: Woman who blocked her ex says he viewed her LinkedIn profile on his wedding day

‘My ex used to view my profile every day at 5am.’

On Apr 20, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

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‘New fear unlocked’: Woman says roommate tried to poison her with Visine eye drops in Brita pitcher

‘She was trying to take you OUT.’

On Apr 19, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

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‘I just know all we gonna be selling is lemonades and ice cream’: McDonald’s worker prepares for onslaught of ice cream orders once summer hits

‘So make sure that machine STAYS working.’

On Apr 17, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

DoorDash driver walking outside of house with yard full of dolls with caption 'What in the doordash hell is this' (l) DoorDash on phone screen in hand in front of white background (c) DoorDash driver walking outside of house with yard full of dolls with caption 'What in the doordash hell is this' (r)

‘That pizza would have become a frisbee’: DoorDasher delivering Little Caesars shows customer’s lawn full of dolls

'I would've left it right on the sidewalk.'

On Apr 14, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

Wendy's lemonade half full with caption 'look what Wendy's did when my friend asked for lemonade & no ice' (l) Wendy's building with sign out front (c) Wendy's lemonade half full in hands with caption 'look what Wendy's did when my friend asked for lemonade & no ice' (r)

‘I’ve never seen a place actually give less’: Wendy’s customer receives half-filled cup after asking for lemonade with no ice

‘That’s how we are trained.’

On Apr 12, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

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‘Catch me everywhere with my laptop’: Bartender shares PSA to remote workers who ‘work-from-home’ at bars

'Don’t ever be working-from-home [and] coming into my bar.'

On Apr 10, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

Landlord leaves note for tenant outside her door—with a knife

‘Where do you live, Gotham?‘: Landlord leaves note for tenant outside her door—with a knife

‘I’m sorry for laughing, but please call your lawyer.’

On Apr 9, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

server speaking with caption 'so if you want a kids grilled cheese' (l) server speaking as customer with caption 'we are only ordering out the kids menu' (c) server speaking with caption 'it's gonna be half a grilled cheese and a side' (r)

‘Too many places refuse to let me order kids meals’: Server complains about customers who order off the kids menu

'Some people are just cheap and do not listen.'

On Apr 8, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

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‘I start work at 8’: Worker refuses to walk into job until 8 on the dot

‘I sit in the car and contemplate about not wanting to be there.’

On Apr 6, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

person in car with caption 'My mom taught me this at a young age. If I ever stop to use a public bathroom at a gas station to purchase something. Even as small as a pack of gum. Most gas stations near my hometown were mom-and-pop stores. So here I am, 26 years later, on a 6 hour car ride, about to purchase my 3rd pack of gum of the day because my bladder is the size of a pea' (l) gum display at gas station (c) person in car with caption 'My mom taught me this at a young age. If I ever stop to use a public bathroom at a gas station to purchase something. Even as small as a pack of gum. Most gas stations near my hometown were mom-and-pop stores. So here I am, 26 years later, on a 6 hour car ride, about to purchase my 3rd pack of gum of the day because my bladder is the size of a pea' (r)

‘On a 6-hour car ride, about to purchase my 3rd pack of gum for the day’: Woman says she feels like she has to buy something every time she stops at gas station on road trip

'Never will be me. I am shameless.'

On Apr 4, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels