life hacks

former restaurant server with caption 'when I worked as a part-time waiter I would call the restaurant with no caller id and book large group tables so that it wouldn't be busy when I was working bcz I hated the job so much' (l) restaurant table with reserved sign out (c) former restaurant server with caption 'when I worked as a part-time waiter I would call the restaurant with no caller id and book large group tables so that it wouldn't be busy when I was working bcz I hated the job so much' (r)

‘Work smarter not harder’: Server says he used to anonymously reserve large tables during his shift so it wouldn’t be busy while he was working

'They were always so irritated when the table didnt show up lol.'

On Mar 11, 2023 by Brooke Sjoberg

person speaking with singer pointing up (l) bar tender using tablet (c) person speaking with shocked expression (r)

‘They never ask for confirmation’: Woman shares ‘hack’ for getting free drinks at bars—putting drinks on random people’s tabs

'Pls don’t do this to us bartenders, makes it real awkward at the end of the night.'

On Mar 4, 2023 by Jack Alban

Woman tries making cookies in an air fryer-- TikTokers think it's a fail

‘At that point just eat the cookie dough instead’: Woman tries making cookies in an air fryer—TikTokers think it’s a fail

'They don't even look cooked on the inside.'

On Feb 19, 2023 by Vladimir Supica

former Walmart employee speaking with caption 'AND THIS IS WALMART POLICY' 'take the picture of the product and take a picture of the price tag' (l) Walmart customer holding receipt with bag and cart (c) former Walmart employee speaking with caption 'AND THIS IS WALMART POLICY' 'take it up there and they'll discount it for you' (r)

‘I’ve done it for so many people’: Former Walmart worker shares hack to get items for cheaper in store

'When I worked at Walmart they would never do that.'

On Feb 18, 2023 by Jack Alban

Movie theater customer shares hack for taking popcorn butter home

‘That’s genius’: Movie theater customer shares hack for taking popcorn butter flavoring home

'Except it’s not butter.'

On Feb 5, 2023 by Jack Alban

Internet Culture IRL

Chipotle bowl with chips instead of rice on counter with caption 'So I asked could I use chips instead of rice' (l) Chipotle sign on building (c) Chipotle employee putting sauce on bowl of food with caption 'Did I just create chipotle nachos? He straight got the same thing after he seen me do it' (r)

‘Did I just create Chipotle nachos?’: Chipotle customer makes bowl with chips instead of rice

'Let me go get this before they say they can’t make it.'

On Jan 14, 2023 by Melody Heald

Internet Culture IRL

women talking about free upgrades

‘I’m gonna try this’: Woman shares hack of how to get free upgrades when staying at hotels

'As someone who works in hotels this is true.'

On Jan 9, 2023 by Melody Heald

man holding bag getting into car caption 'Life Hack: if you walk into a restaurant and say the word 'Doordash' they'll give you free food' (l) DoorDash bags on shelf (c) man in car caption 'Life Hack: if you walk into a restaurant and say the word 'Doordash' they'll give you free food' (r)

‘This is why my food didn’t make it’: Man says he gets free food at restaurants by pretending to be a DoorDash driver

'I went to Chipotle and did this.'

On Jan 7, 2023 by Jack Alban

‘Is that even McLegal?’: McDonald’s worker agrees to sell customer 26 frozen McRibs for $27

The employee allegedly lost her job for selling the frozen ingredients.

On Dec 23, 2022 by Braden Bjella

‘Otherwise I’m putting everything back’: Target customer checks out grocery items at in-store Starbucks when check out line is too long

'Wait how did I not know you could do this.'

On Dec 23, 2022 by Braden Bjella

woman greenscreen TikTok over Starbucks app 'Hot Coffees' section (l) woman in car with Starbucks coffee caption 'THE Starbucks hack' (c) woman greenscreen TikTok over Starbucks app in 'Customize' category adding 2 shots of espresso (r)

‘This is the only drink I use my stars on’: Starbucks customer shares hack on how to get a ‘free’ drink when using mobile app

'Just don't let corporate find out.'

On Nov 20, 2022 by Dan Latu

man holding empty white bowl (l) man at KFC counter receiving order from employee (c) woman dumping mashed potatoes from container into bowl (r)

‘No one’s gonna know’: Man shares KFC mashed potatoes life hack for people celebrating ‘Friendsgiving’

'I haven’t had any mashed potatoes that were better than the KFC.'

On Nov 12, 2022 by Jack Alban

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‘No need to do a mouse jiggler’: Career coach shares hack on how to stay ‘active’ on Microsoft Teams when working from home

'Or look for a non-toxic workplace where they don't care?'

On Oct 31, 2022 by Lauren Castro

hand with change in front of self checkout machine (l) Walmart Scan & Go sign (c) man hand on self checkout at Walmart (r)

‘Everyone should start paying in strictly change in self-checkout’: Walmart customer shares self-checkout hack in viral PSA

'Money is money.'

On Oct 28, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘Isn’t it mostly whipped oil, though?’: Foodie shares hack on how to make Cool Whip taste like ice cream, sparking debate

'Just because something is healthier than ice cream doesn't mean its good for you.'

On Oct 24, 2022 by Melody Heald