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Hello fellow web crawlers! Kira here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.
Today’s top stories are about: a woman who got sick after eating a disgusting Big Mac, a document that supposedly reveals a break-up strategy for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, a mom who received a mysterious phone call and issued a warning to other parents, and a roundup of funny work memes to help you giggle away the pain.
After that, Mikael’s got a ‘One Dumb Conspiracy‘ column for you.
Until next time,
— K.D.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🍔 GROSS-OUT
‘Bro SUE’: Customer gets ‘insanely sick’ after eating McDonald’s. Then she finds something strange in her Big Mac
“Call your lawyer girl,” one viewer wrote in the comments.
🎤🏈 CONSPIRACY
Purported ‘break-up’ strategy doc for Travis Kelce revives claims Taylor Swift romance was a Democratic psyop
The purported document includes messaging for after the fact.
📱 INTERNET MYSTERY
‘This is the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced’: Mom issues warning to check your kids’ phones after shocking calls
Was it a scam or a cry for help?
💼 MEME RELIEF
Funny work memes to lighten your mood
The customer is always wrong!
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By Mikael Thalen
Staff Reporter
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🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.
🥪 A savvy shopper using the Panera app was able to get what he termed “a light lunch for two or a pretty hefty lunch for one for $6.99.” He showed people just how to use the app to do the same.
🪑 This woman who has a cardiac condition that can cause fainting shared how she got even with her former workplace after they denied her accommodations, including having a chair.
🍔 In a viral video, one TikToker shared why she does not trust anyone to handle her food after she spoke with a Burger King worker.
🚘 Mechanics online are debating what is the most reliable car brand.
🏚️ A homeowner says she bought a house that passed inspection. She isn’t sure how after looking in the basement.
☕ In a viral video, a Dunkin’ worker issued a PSA to customers who come through the drive-thru.
👪 From the Daily Dot archive: Why some mommy vloggers are taking their kids out of the spotlight.
📝 Question of the Day
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🤳 Today’s Viral Video
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