‘I had to place the order for my client and pay for it’: DoorDasher accepts all offers to boost acceptance rate. Does it work?

The topic of declining DoorDash orders is one that is oft-discussed among employees of the popular delivery app. There are some folks who state that for financial reasons they draw a hard line on the orders that they accept in order to maximize their income potential during their work shifts. However, some say that this …

‘Stop believing them’: Uber Eats and DoorDash driver says that after 2,000 deliveries, they’ve learned that people don’t tip when they say they do—so she never accepts ‘no tip’ offers

An Uber Eats and DoorDash driver recently conducted a delivery experiment where she attempted to identify which customers are the least likely to leave a tip. The video was posted by Maddie Kerns, who recorded it in response to a “semi-viral video” she posted earlier in the week. As of Monday afternoon, both videos had …

‘Hope my landlord accepts rent in Robux’: Woman says she accidentally spent $80,000 on Roblox

A TikTok personality went on the platform to claim she accidentally spend $80,000 on Robux, the virtual currency used in the Roblox gaming platform. Though it appears it might just be a comic video from a performer and not an actual disaster in the making, some commenters were ready with advice, concerned, and apparently eager …

‘I wasn’t expecting it to be thissss big’: Instacart shopper accepts $150 order. It barely fits in her car

In a now-viral TikTok, an Instacart shopper shows the massive, multi-cart order she unknowingly accepted. TikTok user Jackie (@creatingpurplejoy) posted the video on March 31. As of April 4, the video received over 1 million views. In the clip, Jackie says she accepted a $150 Instacart order without looking at what items she would be …

Adam Sandler Accepts Mark Twain Prize For American Humor

Sandler’s friends showed their admiration and respect for the actor in their speeches. Some talked about how big a presence he’s had in the industry, and how he often employs friends and crews that he’s worked with in the past. “He puts a lot of people to work,” Luis Guzman said. Guzman, who costarred in …

Zara Larsson Accepts That People ‘Can’t Tame Her’ On Her New Synth-Pop Anthem

Zara Larsson is shining incredibly bright on her new anthem, “Can’t Tame Her.” The upbeat synth pop instrumental propels things forward and makes it a recognizable hit upon the first listen. “No you can’t tame the girl / Cause she runs her own world,” she sings on the chorus. Lyrically, there’s also a ton of …

'With gratitude, optimism is sustainable'—Michael J. Fox accepts honorary Oscar with moving speech

Following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease back in the early ’90s, beloved “Back to the Future” star Michael J. Fox became an unwavering advocate for others living with the condition. His Michael J. Fox Foundation, founded in 2000, has become the leading provider of funds for Parkinson’s research in the world. A large chunk of …

Taylor Swift Accepts Best Pop At The MTV EMAs In A Super Awkward Backstage Moment

Getty Image Taylor Swift surprisingly showed up at the 2022 MTV EMAs in Dusseldorf, Germany, today (November 13), and she was repaid by winning Best Artist, Best Pop, Best Longform Video, and Best Video. The Midnights maven accepted all, including two more awards for her All Too Well: The Short Film, on stage — except …

Dolly Parton Accepts $100 Million From Jeff Bezos And Jason Isbell Has A Suggestion For How To Use It

Getty Image Who’s having a better November than Dolly Parton? The country icon was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame last weekend, and she followed that up this weekend by accepting this year’s Bezos Courage and Civility Award from Jeff Bezos and his partner, Lauren Sanchez, and $100 million to put toward …

‘I pay almost $8 for my chai latte. I’m sorry. I can’t’: Starbucks worker says store now accepts tips when customers pay with debit/credit card, sparking debate

Earlier in the year, Starbucks announced that it would be rolling out a tipping system for credit and debit cards by the end of 2022. Now, it seems the rollout is underway—and Starbucks workers are sharing their reactions to viral success. In an example with over 322,000 views, TikToker Mari (@puropinchepartymari) jokes about how much …