‘The broista is trying to tell you something because they have this secret straw code’: Dutch Bros customer says workers always give her pink straws

Long gone are the days of a cute barista writing their phone number on a coffee cup—people are using straws now. At least according to a Dutch Bros. theory. Some service industry jobs come with their own special practices and codes among employees, occasionally using them to communicate with customers. From using code words to …

Woman Finds an Earwig in Stanley Drinkware Straw

One woman to TikTok to share how she found an earwig in her Stanley drinkware straw. Apparently, she’s not the only one who has experienced this. Article continues below advertisement Woman almost swallows an earwig after taking a sip of water from her Stanley tumbler. A woman named Rylee Peterson (@ryleepetersenn) took to TikTok to …

‘Don’t be these people at a restaurant’: Restaurant server calls out ‘straw psychos,’ ‘gluten goobers’

Are you a “Straw Psycho?” Or perhaps you’re a “Gluten Goober.” Restaurant worker and TikToker, Andrew Lopez (@rawcritix), composed part three of his ongoing customer pet peeves and he’s calling out everyone who uses “gluten sensitivity’ to mask their actual “insensitivity” to the plights of their servers. His latest video dropped Friday and currently stands …

‘But then I go to put my straw into my drink…’: Grubhub customer receives 32-ounce cup of mustard with Raising Cane’s order

When placing a delivery order, some folks may appreciate the additional condiments thrown in by employees or a courteous delivery driver. However, most do not not expect a quart of mustard to come with their order. One Grubhub customer says she received a 32 oz Raising Cane’s cup—the chicken restaurant’s large beverage size—full of mustard …

Divorced People Share What “Their Final Straw” Was

“I’m very family oriented and we went on a family vacation. He told me what a bad mother and wife I was because I wasn’t catering enough to his needs. I was too busy helping everyone pack their clothes, foods, pack the car, etc. He didn’t lift a finger. He still won’t sign the divorce …

‘WHY DO I ALWAYS GET ORANGE?!?!?! I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A COINCIDENCE’: Customer says Dutch Bros workers give out straw colors based on what they think about you

Move over, astrology. There’s a new way to classify your personality: Dutch Bros straw colors. TikTok creator Gavin (@secret_life_of_gavin) recently posted a video about a so-called straw code at the Oregon-based coffee chain. The video has 11,000 likes and more than 318,000 views. @secret_life_of_gavin Part 3,000 of me spending too much money on coffee🧋 #greenscreen …

‘This would be my final straw’: ‘Violently hungover’ customer orders $14 loaded fries from Uber Eats. It doesn’t go well

When you’re hungover, you often reach for the saltiest, greasiest, fattiest slob of food known to mankind to help alleviate our symptoms—and some claim there are factual data to back up that these calorie-dense foods will indeed do the trick. Many swear that these ‘home remedies’ help their head feel less like it’s in a …

‘The mystery is what will happen if you drink that’: Shopper finds ‘mystery-flavored milk’ at Walmart, calls it ‘the last straw’

A Walmart customer in Toronto, Canada discovered a mystery-flavored milk he called “the last straw” in a viral video posted to TikTok. In the video, which has been viewed 1.1 million times as of Sunday, user Collin Skanes (@c.skanes) said “This world is coming to an end” upon spotting the shelf of Milk 2 Go …

‘I respect him changing the straw tho’: TikToker exposes DoorDash worker who drank customer’s soda

DoorDash workers have long received blowback for eating customers’ food. But some TikTokers now have a “new fear unlocked” after witnessing a driver allegedly drink out of a customer’s beverage before refilling it.   In a viral video, Rashawn (@officialrashawnmusic) exposed the worker in question—who supposedly sipped a customer’s fountain drink before refilling the cup and …

Zara Capitalizes on the “Cottagecore” Aesthetic and Has $30 Straw Brooms for Sale

Oh my, how rustic! If you’ve spent any time out shopping in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that the “cottagecore” look has become quite popular. The New York Times’  Isabel Slone describes the look like this: “In the cottagecore universe, there are no phones pinging constantly with updates, no urgent work emails, no …