Hello! Andrew here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.
Our top stories today are about: A DoorDash driver overhearing a confrontation between a Taco Bell manager and a worker, an OnlyFans creator’s unsettling discovery about one of her subscribers, a look at how the writers’ strike impacts Deadpool 3, and a delivery driver going viral for calling out a bad tipper.
After that, we’ve got a “Problematic on TikTok” column from our IRL Reporter Tricia about augmented reality and how the app may be facetuning you without your consent.
One last thing: I’m taking some time off, so our Culture Editor Tiffany Kelly will be guiding you through the news for the next few days.
— A.W.
⚡ Today’s top stories
🗣️ LABOR
DoorDash driver overhears Taco Bell manager confronting worker who keeps leaving shift early at drive-thru speaker
After pulling up to the speaker box of a Taco Bell drive-thru, a DoorDash driver overheard a manager chastising a worker who wanted to leave early.
‼️ WTF
‘He said that he subscribed for my welfare’: OnlyFans creator says her stepdad subscribed to her account, spent $2,000
An OnlyFans creator’s series of videos went viral after alleging that she discovered her stepfather was an active subscriber to her account.
🎬 CULTURE
Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool is famous for improvised dialogue. Can that still happen during the writers’ strike?
Deadpool 3 is filming through the strike. But as a credited screenwriter, Reynolds isn’t allowed to change the script.
💵 VIRAL
Viewers defend delivery driver who called out 2 Cracker Barrel customers for how much they tipped
A delivery driver is getting mixed reactions online after encouraging people to tip when they order food for delivery.
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😬 Problematic on TikTok
TikTok might be facetuning you without your consent
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🕸️ Crawling the web
Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.
🍔 A McDonald’s worker revealed in a now-viral TikTok that she had to make 50 McChickens and 50 McDoubles after a customer placed a bulk order at 3am.
💳 As Bed Bath & Beyond operations wind down following the company’s announcement that it would close all stores, one employee has issued a PSA including some answers to frequently asked questions.
🃏 A viral video of two best friends catching up while playing a card game at Chili’s has sparked debate on TikTok.
🍗 In a viral video, one applicant detailed how KFC had him wash dishes on his interview day but ended up not hiring him.
🎭 Renaissance Faires are a beast unto themselves—and for attendees, they can be almost anything they want. It’s all encapsulated in a viral video of a Renaissance Faire barmaid serving a drink to a customer that led to a debate about the horniness on display.
🍦 This won’t be sweet news for some Dairy Queen fans. The TikTok account for a location of the fast food chain in Shelby Township, Michigan recently posted a video claiming that cherry-flavored cone dip might not be long for this world.
🏳️🌈 From the Daily Dot archive: How a Sims 2 fan forum became an unwitting safe space for queer creatives.
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👋 Before you go
A recent TikTok video by former hotel manager, Melissa Hanks (@melly_creations), shares some tips on what not to use in your hotel room.
Hotels offer a convenient stay with amenities like bathrobes, coffee kits, and maid service. But other than shining a blacklight around your room, there aren’t many ways to ensure that the amenities are clean and ready for use.
Viewers saw the video over 205,000 times and started a discussion on what you should and should not do when staying in a hotel in the comments.
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