‘Are you sure you aren’t your own Truman Show though?’: Barista gifted a mystery present by customer. She can’t believe what’s inside

A barista went viral on TikTok after sharing news of a bizarre gift she received from a customer. Spoiler alert: she wasn’t thrilled. Alanna Jo (@ajmagnifica18), the barista, said she’s worked at an unspecified coffee shop since 1999. Because of this, most customers can easily recognize her.  “Like, you know me from here,” Alanna Jo …

‘He literally called me like 20 times.’ Woman Takes Expensive Present Back After Boyfriend Lets His Friends Insult Her

Everyone has a past. Some might involve more people than others, and when we meet and become involved with someone new, it’s up to both parties whether or not they’re able to accept what came before them. OP had an unfortunate experience where she ended up dating best friends. She broke it off because it …

‘I don’t have anything extra in my budget’: Office manager bullies worker via iMessage to chip in for millionaire boss’ present

Workplace culture can be a source of stress and frustration for many employees, especially when they are expected to show gratitude and loyalty to their bosses, who often do not reciprocate with appropriate wages and working conditions. One Reddit user reportedly experienced this firsthand when their office manager tried to “bully them” into giving money …

Bakar Melds The Past, Present, And Future In ‘Right Here, For Now,’ A Single From His Upcoming ‘Halo’ Album

In April, Uproxx identified Bakar among “The Small-Font 2023 Coachella Artists You Can’t Miss.” The British artist released “Right Here, For Now” alongside a captivating live video on Wednesday, August 16, and it’s yet another example of his growing magnetism. The video finds Bakar with his band in an abandoned warehouse. He’s casually sprawled on …

‘I woke up and had the odd feeling that something or someone was present.’ People Share Stories About the Creepiest Things They’ve Ever Witnessed

I don’t want to sound paranoid, but it’s a fact: the world can be a really scary place. And we all see frightening things from time to time during our lives. Let’s hear from folks on AskReddit about the scariest things they’ve ever seen. Hang on tight! “Was working in a restaurant. Nice place. That …

‘When they said no food… but wanna charge $17 for a burger with no cheese’: Waterpark guests disguise food as birthday present to sneak it in

With restaurants, theme parks, and more clamping down on unlimited refills and outside food, it’s no surprise that guests will find any way they can to save some money on food and drinks. The most tried and true method of saving money on food and drink is simply sneaking them in. However, staff at many …

She Bought A Friend His Dream Present and His Girlfriend Got Mad. Is She Wrong?

Uh oh…it sounds like there’s some serious competition going on here between this woman and her friend’s girlfriend… But can you really blame someone for getting their friend a great present? That’s the big question in this story from Reddit’s “Am I the A**hole?” page. Check out this woman’s story and see if you think …

Meet Me @ The Altar Refuse To ‘Give It Up,’ A Single From The Newly Announced ‘Past // Present // Future (Deluxe)’

Meet Me @ The Altar dropped their poignant debut album, Past // Present // Future, in March. “Even if it’s bad in the moment, life is so fluctuating,” bassist Téa Campbell told Uproxx at the time, “and it will get better and there’s some peace in knowing that when you’re in those tough moments.” That …