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Allyson Waller


Allyson Waller is freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Mazda sign(l), Man talking(c), Toyota sign(r)

‘Buy a MAZDA, TOYOTA OR HONDA’: Expert reveals 5 cars that will ‘bankrupt’ you

‘You will stay in the mechanic shop.’

On May 10, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Car leaking fluid (three split)

‘Heater core has left the chat’: Man shares unexpected driver’s seat malfunction. Here’s how it could happen to you

‘That’s that slime from Roger Rabbit.’

On May 9, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man talking(l+r), Travis Barker(c)

‘I’ve stopped going to restaurants that do this’: Travis Barker-backed restaurant criticized for adding service fee to bill to pay cooks

‘These costs needs to be built in the price.’

On May 9, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man talking(l+r), Whataburger(c)

‘Not the same’: Whataburger customers says quality has gone downhill. Expert says they’re right—and this is why

‘It’s not the same. I’ll take In-N-Out any day.’

On May 8, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Cars in the lot(l), Woman at steering wheel(c), Car lock(r)

‘Designed by a man’: Woman slams feature that automatically unlocks her Honda when she parks

‘Some guy once accidentally opened my driver’s door.’

On May 3, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Woman smiling(l+R), Masterlock(c)

‘I’m watching you Masterlock’: Shopper monitors Master Lock prices as women begin ‘slocking’ for protection

‘I didn’t know slocking made a comeback.’

On May 2, 2024 by Allyson Waller

person speaking with caption 'and there's a cheeseburger missing' (l) Doordash app on phone (c) person speaking with caption 'spent $40 on food and didn't even get all of our food' (r)

‘The Dasher ate your burger’: Claire’s worker gets DoorDash delivered to her job. It takes an hour and a half to get there

‘He blocked my number.’

On Apr 25, 2024 by Allyson Waller

workers with caption 'POV: you applied @ autozone to work with guys' (l) Autozone (c) worker with caption 'POV: you applied @ autozone to work with guys' (r)

‘Them gossip sessions are fire I bet’: Man gets job at AutoZone to work with other guys. It backfires

‘POV: you applied @ AutoZone to work with guys.’

On Apr 25, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Elf Foundation not locked up(l), Woman smiling(c), Locked up foundation(r)

‘This stereotype needs to stop!’: Walmart shopper notices that e.l.f. Cosmetics products are locked up depending on foundation shade

‘Wowwww the racist arguments in [these] comments are sad.’

On Apr 18, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Doctor(l+r), Someone getting lasik surgery(c)

‘EVERYone at my eye doctor wears glasses’: Eye doctor shares why he won’t get LASIK

On Apr 17, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man talking(l+r), Chipotle sign(c)

‘I don’t even want it anymore’: Chipotle customer orders a side of vinaigrette for his bowl. He can’t believe how the workers responded

‘I’m done with Chipotle. I hate them.’

On Apr 8, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Car interior(l+r), Doordash app(c)

‘Why would I get a real job?’: DoorDash driver says he pays less in taxes than average person

‘I make more than your boss.’

On Apr 4, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Woman in car at drive thru (three split)

‘Do you think behavior like that is gonna make them reopen for you?’: Woman refuses to leave the drive-thru—even though it’s closed

‘They should of turned them lights out on her.’

On Mar 28, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Woman talking(l+r), Superman esq illustration(c)

‘You’re traditional’: Woman shares what men’s favorite superheroes say about them. Is she right?

‘She a lil to accurate with that Batman one.’

On Mar 28, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man looking surprised(l), AiApply app(c), Ai persona talking(r)

‘My anxiety loves you right now’: Man gets AI clone to do job interview for him

‘A tech company I worked for asked interviewees to do certain physical movements.’

On Mar 27, 2024 by Allyson Waller

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