allysonwaller

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.

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‘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

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‘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

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‘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

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‘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

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‘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

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‘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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‘Its giving “master please let dobby free”‘: Woman shares her ‘niche proposal ick’ and commenters agree

'Your ick is kinda valid.'

On Mar 25, 2024 by Allyson Waller

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‘I don’t make the rules’: Expert shares why you should not always respond ‘STOP’ to texts from businesses

'I always just block the number.'

On Mar 21, 2024 by Allyson Waller

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‘I never have to look at the screens in the airport anymore’: Former airline worker shares the No. 1 flight hack you need to do the day-of

'I’ve learned more on TikTok than 8 years in college.'

On Mar 20, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Woman talking(l+r), Strava app(c)

‘I found out through Venmo’: Woman says she found out her husband was cheating on her through workout app Strava

'I start becoming an FBI detective.'

On Mar 14, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man talking(l+r), PTO memo on deskt(c)

‘Unlimited is so obviously a scam’: Worker advises against unlimited PTO if given the option

'I am always going to take the definite number of days of PTO.'

On Mar 13, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Woman talking(l+r), Doordash app on phone(c)

‘Why can’t they just read the delivery instructions?’: Woman urges male DoorDash drivers to leave orders at the door. Here’s why

'Sometimes they will call me and tell me to come outside??'

On Mar 7, 2024 by Allyson Waller