Moises Mendez II

Moises Mendez II is a recent graduate from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is a freelance journalist based in New York City writing about everything from music to LGBTQ issues.

Tweets by Moises Mendez II

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‘What’s the deal?’: Starbucks reward program makes a major change, viral TikTok shows

'Why is this happening?'

On May 31, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

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‘How do they swing this unprofessionalism?’: Cheeky Gen Z work calendar sparks debate

'Friday the 13th? Yah... not coming in.'

On May 26, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

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‘My blood is boiling for you’: TikToker says her new neighbor cut down over 300 trees, some on her property, without a permit

'With no regard for land erosion on the top of a mountain!'

On May 23, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

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‘I hate this so much’: Checkers drive-thru now records while you order, viral TikTok shows

'We want to offer you the best service, so this mic is recorded.'

On May 18, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

Tech

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‘Are you kiddinnngg?’: Concert-goer says Olivia Rodrigo’s uncle gave her a Coke that was backstage. The special bottle looks legit

'It would make sense.'

On May 18, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

Internet Culture

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‘I’m broke’: Divorced man asks woman to buy him a drink. Her boyfriend steps in, sparking debate about if he was over-protective

'Hey! This is my girl, bro!'

On May 16, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

Internet Culture

‘Thought my iced coffee looked a little light’: Dunkin worker allegedly puts 54 creamers in drink, sparking debate

'As someone who works there, it’s so easy to do this by mistake.'

On May 16, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

Internet Culture

‘It ruined my experience’: A woman alleges she was charged over $1,000 for a massage at Sandals Resort (updated)

'I was going to book with Sandals Resorts. Not anymore.'

On May 14, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

‘People really treat pregnant bodies like public property’: Pregnant woman says Starbucks barista assumed she didn’t want caffeine in her drink

'My most WTF moment was a co-worker TAKING AWAY my carbonated water.'

On May 11, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

blonde woman looking to the side (l) computer screen showing the time (c) customers eating at a dining table (r)

‘Read the room’: Server calls out customers still in the restaurant 3 minutes after closing, sparking debate

'Take your shit and go home.'

On May 11, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

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‘Girl you left traumatized AND hungry’: Woman says date put his ‘wiener on a plate’ after inviting her over for dinner

'Worst first date ever.'

On May 3, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

Woman in office spinning in chair to show nobody around her empty seat behind caption 'When it's week 1 into your new job and half your department quits on the same day, including your trainer' (l) Woman open mouth caption 'When it's week 1 into your new job and half your department quits on the same day, including your trainer' (c) woman spinning in chair in office to show nobody in the chairs caption 'When it's week 1 into your new job and half your department quits on the same day, including your trainer' (r)

‘Congrats on the promotion bestie’: Half of woman’s department quits her first week on the job, including her training manager

'Oof, if that ain’t a sign to immediately find a new job.'

On May 3, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

Walmart worker holding box aiming to throw it down aisle (l) walmart worker grabbing box from large stack (c) Walmart worker in motion throwing box (r)

‘Not y’all blaming the worker’: TikToker shows Walmart employee throwing boxes into aisle, sparking debate

'They don't get paid enough to care.'

On Apr 30, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

Guest shows hotel’s $50 ‘restocking fee’ if items in fridge are simply moved

'There is one hotel in Vegas that as soon as u open it they charge u 100.'

On Apr 29, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

Shot of espresso with cream on top (l) Woman holding hand up to make small space between fingers to show size (c) Starbucks macchiato

Barista says Starbucks macchiatos and ‘real coffee shop’ macchiatos are different

'As a barista, I don’t even explain it anymore. I just make it and I love to see their faces.'

On Apr 28, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

‘What’s the deal?’: Starbucks reward program makes a major change, viral TikTok shows

‘How do they swing this unprofessionalism?’: Cheeky Gen Z work calendar sparks debate

‘My blood is boiling for you’: TikToker says her new neighbor cut down over 300 trees, some on her property, without a permit

‘I hate this so much’: Checkers drive-thru now records while you order, viral TikTok shows

‘Are you kiddinnngg?’: Concert-goer says Olivia Rodrigo’s uncle gave her a Coke that was backstage. The special bottle looks legit

‘I’m broke’: Divorced man asks woman to buy him a drink. Her boyfriend steps in, sparking debate about if he was over-protective

‘Thought my iced coffee looked a little light’: Dunkin worker allegedly puts 54 creamers in drink, sparking debate

‘It ruined my experience’: A woman alleges she was charged over $1,000 for a massage at Sandals Resort (updated)

‘People really treat pregnant bodies like public property’: Pregnant woman says Starbucks barista assumed she didn’t want caffeine in her drink

‘Read the room’: Server calls out customers still in the restaurant 3 minutes after closing, sparking debate

‘Girl you left traumatized AND hungry’: Woman says date put his ‘wiener on a plate’ after inviting her over for dinner

‘Congrats on the promotion bestie’: Half of woman’s department quits her first week on the job, including her training manager

‘Not y’all blaming the worker’: TikToker shows Walmart employee throwing boxes into aisle, sparking debate

Guest shows hotel’s $50 ‘restocking fee’ if items in fridge are simply moved

Barista says Starbucks macchiatos and ‘real coffee shop’ macchiatos are different

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