‘I don’t have that much cash on me’: Texas Roadhouse server says customer asked to tip her via Zelle. It backfires

It is one thing to choose not to tip a server in a restaurant. It is another thing entirely to tell a server that you will tip them, and choose not to do it. One server says a customer told her she would tip using an electronic payment alternative known as Zelle. She even ensured … Read more

‘I gave her work to do’: Shopper says Kohl’s worker followed her around store. It backfires

A shopper says a Kohl’s worker kept following her around inside the store, so she decided to give the employee something to work for.  No one enjoys being followed around in a store. Even employees are against the practice. Recently, one Kohl’s shopper, Lena (@lenaonnat on TikTok), decided she’d had enough and began recording the … Read more

‘She won’t let it go’: Olive Garden customer tries to order Chicken Alfredo with Create Your Own Pasta hack. It backfires

Restaurant “hacks” are a popular topic of discussion on TikTok. In some cases, these hacks allow one to order a specialty item that might not be available on the menu. For example, last year saw the rise of the Waffle House sandwich, a viral trend that had customers ordering several different items to make one … Read more

‘That’s why I don’t even bother with that deal’: Olive Garden customer orders the never-ending pasta for a better deal. It backfires

Olive Garden is known for its popular Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion. For $13.99, this deal comes with your choice of pasta, soup or salad, and breadsticks. In a clip with over 740,000, a customer’s order of the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl yields unexpected results. What happened? In the clip, TikTok user @itsokyar sits at a table … Read more

An Employee Uses False Resignations To Get More Money Out Of The Firm, But When She Uses The Strategy On A New Boss It Backfires Big Time

Being a good employee means also being a good teammate. Read this Reddit post where a new boss encounters old manipulation. He handled it in a way that no one will question going forward. Check it out! I was working for a decent-sized family company that had internally promoted a manager from a different department … Read more

Corrupt Manager Tries To Manipulate The Handbook For Revenge, But A Clever Employee Turns The Tables And Ensures His Scheme Backfires Perfectly

Workplace transitions don’t always bring out the best in the employees who work there. The following story chronicles a corrupt boss who tries to micromanage and manipulate the system. One brave employee’s clever malicious compliance ends up teaching him a needed lesson that not everyone plays by his rules. You’ll want to read on for … Read more

‘I need an adapter’: Best Buy shopper gets rid of lightning cables after buying iPhone 16. It backfires

On Sept. 20, Apple made its latest iPhone models available to purchase. The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro offered few upgrades from their predecessors, though Apple has noted the addition of a camera button and the devices’ readiness for Apple Intelligence as selling points. One notable change, however, is the addition of a USB-C port … Read more

‘If another tip goes missing, you’re fired’: Cracker Barrel manager accuses worker of stealing tips. It backfires

A former Cracker Barrel employee recalls how she was once wrongfully accused of stealing tips on the job. The saga played out on TikTok, on the clarisaithink (@clarisaithink) account. The video, posted Monday, has garnered a little more than 56,000 views. In the video, she talks about her history working for Cracker Barrel. She reveals, … Read more

‘While I was waiting I changed the wipers’: BMW driver takes his car to Walmart for flat tire service. It backfires

A Walmart customer was shocked when one location’s tire service department wouldn’t work on a wheel he removed from his BMW himself. So why wouldn’t they? According to Jaime (@solisjaime777), the Walmart employees repeatedly denied his requests to have a flat tire fixed on his vehicle. In a viral TikTok that’s accrued over 514,000 views, … Read more

A Strict Security Policy Backfires When An Important Visitor Is Turned Away, So The Manager Learns A Lesson In Flexibility And Changes The Rules

Working as a security guard means dealing with all sorts of challenging environments and strict rules. When a power-hungry middle manager establishes a strict new policy, a maliciously compliant subordinate helped them see how their own rigid system would come back to bite them. Read on for the full story! I work in security and … Read more

‘Dodge would do that to you’: Man buys car off Facebook Marketplace. It backfires

It seems like every warning light possible is flashing and taunting online creator Bro (@aquabluontoktik) as his camera stares at the dashboard of a Dodge Charger in a recent TikTok clip. In fact, it seems like the only clearer message he could get from the car would be the timeless “You have chosen… poorly” GIF … Read more

Arrogant Job Candidate Demands More Money From A Recruiter, But Ends Up Embarrassed When Their Strategy Backfires

Finding the right candidate for a senior position requires more than just a good resume. When this recruiter started interviewing one man, a lack of humility, professionalism, and situational awareness led to an embarrassing revelation and a Zoom call cut short. Read on to find out what happens! I was recruiting for a pretty senior … Read more