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Bethenny Frankel sends TikTok creator Meredith Lynch a cease and desist, sparking debate

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In a multi-part viral TikTok series, pop culture creator Meredith Lynch claimed former Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel sent her a cease and desist letter for “defamatory statements” after the creator spoke negatively about Frankel’s brands. In the midst of a lawsuit against TikTok for the use of Frankel’s image and likeness to promote counterfeit … Read more

‘Is it me, or is it not me?’: Customer publicly asks Starbucks baristas if ordering cold foam is ‘problematic’ after it doesn’t get added to Iced Caramel Macchiato, sparking debate

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TikToker Jaklyn (@jak_cross) has a question for Starbucks baristas who come across her TikTok: Is she the problem? She says the last two times she ordered an Iced Caramel Macchiato, the workers forgot her topping, one of which was cold foam. “Am I not allowed to get cold foam on top of an iced drink? … Read more

‘Nothing you’re doing is as important as what we’re doing’: UPS driver issues PSA about delivery trucks blocking cars, sparking debate

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A United Parcel Service (UPS) driver has a message for those who get frustrated by delivery trucks blocking them for a short period of time. Popular TikToker Mykol Gummings (@mykol_gummings) recently made waves on the platform after revealing how well-paid he seemingly is. In one of his newer videos, he makes an announcement on behalf … Read more

‘I worked at Chipotle and didn’t know this’: Chipotle customer shares the ‘right’ way to eat a bowl, sparking debate

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A video showing the “correct” way to eat a Chipotle bowl has recently gone viral. In a video with over 10.2 million views, TikTok user Sadie (@s.s.training) shows her packed Chipotle bowl, which is resting upside down. After undoing the foil, she removes the bowl portion to reveal the contents of the package. “When you … Read more

DoorDash driver says KFC workers hid and pretended store was closed before closing time, sparking debate

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A DoorDash driver claimed that KFC workers hid in the back office so that they wouldn’t have to serve anyone an hour before closing time. Freedom Promise Brannon (@1.09.2022) uploaded the video to TikTok to express her frustrations and call out the workers she felt were not being respectful of her time. “KFC workers ran … Read more

‘You’re not serving him. I’m in a vehicle, and I’m paying for 2 coffees’: Tim Hortons won’t allow customer to buy coffee for unhoused man, sparking debate

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A woman recorded a Tim Hortons drive-thru worker refusing to let her buy coffee for an unhoused man. The video was uploaded to the social media platform by @qu33n.status2.0 and amassed 2 million views in just 24 hours. @qu33n.status2.0 @Tim Hortons If this is the way you treat your customers I’m done being one #timhortons … Read more

‘It’s one of the most toxic places to work’: USPS worker says they’re hiring—and employees can make $67,000 a year, sparking debate

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A United States Postal Service worker shared a callout to TikTok, informing viewers that his job is hiring. But the video sparked a debate when he said he makes $67,000 per year. The worker, Lukas (@lukasthegiant), says in a recently shared video that the post office is hiring. He claims that workers start at $20 … Read more

‘No really, do they pay enough for this?’: Customer films Chick-fil-A worker sprinting back-and-forth in drive-thru, sparking debate

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A customer filmed a Chick-fil-A employee sprinting back and forth from the restaurant to different vehicles, prompting viewers to ask the question: “Does Chick-fil-A pay enough for this?” In a video with over 1.4 million views, TikTok user Denee (@deneejames) shows the employee zooming around the drive-thru, frequently moving so fast that the camera cannot … Read more

‘Please enter lower amount’: Chili’s kiosk refuses to let customer tip more than $12, sparking debate

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A user on TikTok has gone viral after alleging that a Chili’s restaurant capped their tip amount. After sitting for dinner at the restaurant, TikTok user @thatdumbdiver opted to stay for drinks. When they got their bill for the drinks, they tried to tip $12 for both the meal and the drinks. Unfortunately, they were … Read more

‘Who is eating that much butter?’: Butter board videos, where creators spread butter and other foods on boards, spark debate

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Perhaps the spiritual successor to the increasingly wild charcuterie and cheese boards that have been all over the internet, butter boards are the hot, inexplicable new thing taking over your TikTok feed. But what are they, and most importantly, why are we so obsessed? @justine_snacks I like this one idk I’m in a silly goofy … Read more

‘Instant friend zone’: Woman ghosts man after he asked to split the check on their first date, sparking debate

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TikTok user Evelyn Gonzalez (@e11evyn) shared a story on how she ghosted a guy who asked her if it was all right for them to split a check on their first date. In her viral clip, she makes it abundantly clear she would more than likely not ever entertain someone romantically if they weren’t willing … Read more

‘People wanna work, especially if the wage is right’: Man shows huge crowd at Frito-Lay’s open interviews where the pay is $28 per hour, sparking debate

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A viral TikToker claims Frito-Lay pays its workers $28 per hour, but his claim has sparked a debate among viewers. TikTok user (@1hunnit_fax) shared a video showing a long line of people waiting outside of what appears to be a Frito-Lay headquarters. The video’s on-screen text reads, “FRITO LAY OPEN INTERVIEWS 28$ AN HOUR.” As … Read more