Новости за 22.12.2023

It's no secret that a lot of self-proclaimed booze enthusiasts who swear they can tell the difference between various brands usually can't. This is something that a bottle service girl named Grace (@shakespearesidechick) knows all too well after working at her job long enough.

A TJ Maxx shopper is sharing an amazing find she was able to snag, raising questions about how the retailer can offer name-brand products at a discounted price.

A retail manager named Kaelin (@whatsinthekoolaid) went viral on TikTok with a recent clip that's accrued over 917,000 views as of Friday. It is one of several clips she's posted that detail her issues with retailer shoppers. In it, she detailed the infuriating interaction she had with a customer that ultimately influenced her to quit.

A server’s story of seating a large group has gone viral and sparked laughter and conversation.

Hello fellow citizens of the internet! Andrew here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr. 

Over the years, numerous internet users have gone viral after sharing what they make as a server. In September, one user sparked a discussion after claiming she made almost $400 serving just four tables. Before that, another user claimed that she made nearly $1,000 after working a single weekend. A further user stated they made $2,500 working part-time for one week in a restaurant.

A new report conducted by Human Rights Watch (HRW) found that Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta systemically censored content in support of Palestine since Oct. 7.

Domino's has recently been advertising an "emergency pizza" for when your original dinner plans go awry. But what happens when your emergency pizza needs an emergency pizza?

In the world of restaurant operation, automatic gratuities are growing increasingly popular, much to the consternation of some customers.

The "Do a Barrel Roll" meme is one with a mostly fun history that starts with a video game and includes a bit of pranking. It's also a phrase that some have discovered can produce a bit of unexpected fun. Before you keep reading, open up a new browser tab, type "do a barrel roll" into Google and see what happens. (You can also try it in Bing, but it won't be the same.)

The tech story of 2023 was the rise of commercially available AI—most notably in OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

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"Among Us," a social-deduction game developed by InnerSloth, became a gaming sensation in 2020. Along with its widespread popularity, this cultural phenomenon also popularized the term "sus."

The world of memes is vast and varied. Some gain popularity for their humor while others attract attention for more controversial reasons. Vaporeon memes fall into the latter category, stirring up a mix of bewilderment, humor, and, sometimes, discomfort.

Eater declared casual dining chains like Olive Garden as “back” this year. If you have a TikTok, and scrolled through it at all in the past year (or are a reader of the Daily Dot), you’d probably have to agree. Just like its soup and salad, the viral moments involving the socio-economic melting pot—it’s reportedly one of the only places where the rich and the poor mix—have been endless. From customers purchasing cheese graters to take home with them to its never-ending pasta deal returning in full swing... Читать дальше...

One woman took to social media with allegations that she was harassed by American Community Survey (ACS) workers for nearly a decade.

A TikTok creator posted a viral video sharing a travel hack so you never have to sit in a middle seat on a flight.

It's helpful when store associates go the extra mile for a customer, but what if that means doing wrong by another? That's what TikToker Christine (@cdawg7693) said happened in a video about her "terrible customer experience" at Nike.

A Trump-appointed judge lifted an injunction against removing the Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, leaving conservatives seething online as Defense Department contractors pulled down the statue today.

A man walking a beach in New Jersey saw a mysterious frame for a set of four seats wash up on shore, and some are wondering if it's a remnant of an ill-fated flight nearly 30 years ago.

TikToker and Burger King employee Bryan (@bryanpatrickofficial) has racked up some serious numbers, over 519,000, to be exact, with his video: "Burger King’s Sauce Scandal.”