A customer is claiming a server at an Olive Garden location attempted to persuade him into buying alcohol, even though he does not drink. In a video with over 50,000 views, TikTok user Steven (@thecoppertrinity) recounts the experience, chastising Olive Garden for what he perceives to be undue pressure put on the customer to drink. …
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‘Most stores actually have this but none of us ever turn it on’: Starbucks drive-thru two-way video screens spark debate on TikTok
Starbucks’ drive-thru ordering system has once again sparked interest on TikTok after a user posted a video questioning why it includes a video chat feature. In the video, TikToker @jeffyboi123456789 films a drive-thru kiosk which includes a face cam of one of the baristas. The video is accompanied by the overlay text: “We live in …
‘My issue is at that point we’re not baristas’: Starbucks barista complains about new automated Siren System Cold Bar, sparking debate
A Starbucks barista posted on TikTok about how much she hates the coffee shop chain’s new Siren System Cold Bar. The barista, named Yasmin (@yasminm_008), shared the video using the viral TikTok sound that says, “Please I am absolutely fine, there is nothing to worr—,” and then the sound cuts off to show what’s bothering …
‘Isn’t it mostly whipped oil, though?’: Foodie shares hack on how to make Cool Whip taste like ice cream, sparking debate
A popular TikTok account went viral after issuing a public service announcement on how frozen Cool Whip tastes like ice cream. The video was uploaded by TikTok account @asianchowdown where they post content about food hacks. In the nine-second clip, @asianchowdown stitches another account and reveals a hack about frozen Cool Whip. The first part …
‘When the resort tell you they have food 24/7…This is the food they’re talking about’: Resort guest exposes 24/7 food, sparking debate
When booking a hotel online, there’s always a chance that the room and amenities you actually get don’t line up with what was advertised. You may find your “beachfront” property is actually several miles away, or that your “centrally-located” apartment requires a train ride or two to actually get to the center of the city. …
‘Never going into an office again’: Work-from-home employee says there’s no going back to the office, sparking debate
Once workers got a taste of the work-from-home lifestyle at the start of the pandemic, it was clear that a seismic shift was about to take place in American work culture. According to a recent poll from McKinsey, 58% of polled Americans now report having the opportunity to work remotely at least one day a …
‘Bust their a**es all their life and this is how they have to spend their last years’: Man criticizes retirement homes in viral video, sparking debate
A viral TikTok posted by Zander Reyes (@zander_reyes) sparked a debate on the treatment of the elderly in the later stages of their lives. In the 10-second clip, Reyes shows footage of older-looking folks sitting in a communal area as a TV set plays in a well-lit room. They write in a caption for the …
‘Paid 300 bucks for 15 bucks worth of food’: Podcast hosts spend $300 on movie theater snacks, sparking debate
Movie theater snacks are famously known to be overpriced. Depending on the location, large drinks and popcorn can be up to $10 apiece. Other small snacks can be over $6. Some podcast hosts went viral on TikTok after revealing how their snacks were a grand total of over $300. The six-second clip was recorded by …
‘Easy money but I wouldn’t do it’: McDonald’s workers complain about assembling popular Halloween buckets, sparking debate
Earlier this year, McDonald’s attracted headlines after announcing the return of its “Halloween Pails.” Originally released in 1986, the company continued to sell them around Halloween until they “vanished for a while,” per the company’s website. Now, they’re back until the end of the month, with many around the country excited to receive one of …
‘Call the health dept’: Customer films gnats all over donuts at Dunkin’ location, sparking debate
A user on TikTok has gone viral after calling out a Dunkin’ location for what she perceives to be health violations. In a video with over 1.9 million views, TikToker Sabrina Rose (@justsabrinarose) shows part of the donut display. The visible donuts appear to be covered in gnats or some other small bug. “I’m always …
‘The stovetop is cleanable why am I not allowed to do this’: Man cooks steak on electric stove like it’s a hibachi grill, sparking debate
A video showing a person attempting to use their glass-top stove as a hibachi grill has inspired discussion on TikTok, where some users are begging viewers not to try it themselves. In the video, a person flips a slice of meat on their glass-top stove, spraying it with cooking oil to prevent it from sticking. …
‘Fat people don’t need to have it reiterated yet again that it’s everyone’s worst nightmare to look like us’: Taylor Swift accused of fatphobic visual in new music video amid ‘Midnights’ release, sparking debate
Following the release of the music video for her new single, “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift has come under fire for including a visual element that some are calling fatphobic. In the video where Swift can be seen confronting self-sabotage and her own insecurities including her struggle with an eating disorder, she steps on a bathroom scale …