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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.

Customer says she almost fought a 10-year-old at Sephora

‘Why is Sephora turning into like a daycare?’: Customer says she almost fought a 10-year-old at Sephora

‘They need to check IDs at this point.’

On Jan 5, 2024 by Allyson Waller

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‘They treated me like sh*t, so let me tell you all their secrets’: Former Dutch Bros worker gets revenge on workplace after quitting

'They treated me the same! Glad you got out of it.'

On Jan 5, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Popeyes worker making food(l+r), Popeyes storefront(c)

‘I never knew Popeyes had bacon’: Popeye’s worker says she uses kitchen, supplies to make whatever food she wants

‘Add this to the menu.’

On Jan 3, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Spirit Airlines passenger brings his own parachute to the flight ‘just in case’

‘Look you fly spirit if you wanna become a spirit’: Spirit Airlines passenger brings his own parachute to the flight ‘just in case’

'We can’t be seen as the parachute people in the airport.'

On Dec 30, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Woman says she bought $100 perfume from Sephora as a gift. The bottle came empty and store won’t take it back

‘I would fill it up with water and return it’: Woman says she bought $100 perfume from Sephora as a gift. The bottle came empty and store won’t take it back

'Nothing I can do about it.'

On Dec 28, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Shopper says Dollar Tree is ‘hiding’ name-brand beauty products in plain packaging

‘If you’re not looking, you will miss it’: Shopper says Dollar Tree is ‘hiding’ name-brand beauty products in plain packaging

‘Keep your eyes open because you never know what you’re going to find.’

On Dec 27, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Woman buys ice bath from TJ Maxx, gets so much more than expected

‘WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE PRODUCTS AT TJ MAXX’: Woman buys ice bath from TJ Maxx, gets so much more than expected

'There's got to be something wrong with it.'

On Dec 22, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Jobseeker says she almost accidentally enlisted in the Navy.

‘I did the same thing on Indeed’: Jobseeker says she almost accidentally enlisted in the Navy. Here’s what to watch for

‘I have critical thinking skills— I do. I promise you!’

On Dec 16, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Worker shares how you can set your Teams status to ‘available’ for full day now with new update

‘PSA’: Worker shares how you can set your Teams status to ‘available’ for full day now with new update

'The problem is that when you are available people start calling you.'

On Dec 14, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Inside McDonald's(l), McDonald's(c), Nice car(r)

‘I know every paycheck going to that car’: McDonald’s worker brags about driving a nicer car than their managers. It backfires

‘I’m very McGrateful.’

On Dec 13, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Ulta customer issues dire warning before signing up for their rewards card

‘I have paid almost $100 for a $50 purchase’: Ulta customer warns against signing up for rewards card

'Oh never get a store card period I made that mistake.'

On Dec 2, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Dollar General manager refuses to sell customer a penny item she found

‘They do this bc they want them for themselves’: Dollar General manager refuses to sell customer a penny item she found

'I’m not leaving before I get my penny items, honey.'

On Dec 1, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Mechanic parts(l+r), Mechanic(c)

‘I’ve been doing it wrong for 15 years’: Man shows hack that makes changing your own brake pads ’10 times easier’

'You mean to tell me I have been doing this wrong the whole time.'

On Nov 29, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Walmart worker pulling cart full of clothes with caption 'Arrested in Walmart for trying to purchase the items for $0.03' (l) Walmart interior sign (c) woman speaking with caption 'and why people are getting arrested or like detained for trying to buy clothes' (r)

‘Sounds like a Walmart setup’: Walmart shopper says they were arrested for trying to purchase items on sale for 3 cents

'this happens so much it’s ridiculous'

On Nov 21, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Walmart shopper says employees don’t believe that she’s scanned her Coke cans

‘Why don’t they just let self-checkout be self-checkout’: Walmart shopper says employees don’t believe that she’s scanned her Coke cans

'This is why I absolutely do not use self check out.'

On Nov 18, 2023 by Allyson Waller