Parks Kugle https://www.dailydot.com/author/parks-kugle/ The Daily Dot | Your Internet. Your Internet news. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:13:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 ‘This is scary’: Traveler shares PSA to tourists on food vendors near Eiffel Tower, other landmarks https://www.dailydot.com/news/eiffel-tower-crepes-food-psa/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.dailydot.com/?p=1438094 Traveler shares PSA to tourists on food vendors near Eiffel Tower, other landmarks

Have you ever wanted to go to Paris and eat a crepe underneath the Eiffel Tower? Well, think again. Recently, an American living in Paris went viral on TikTok when she warned visitors to not eat from food stands around the Parisian landmark.

TikToker Erin Tridle (@erintridle) posted the video to the horror of many, and received over 2 million views as of publication. Tridle frames her video with a text overlay that reads: "The Disgusting Way Illegal Crepe Stands Are Storing Their Materials in Paris."

"I'm an American who lives in Paris, and I am one of those people who definitely eats street food," Tridle explains. "I love street food. I'm big into it, but I have decided that maybe that is not the path for me here in Paris because street food in Paris, well, there's a little problem with the storage habits."

"So a while back I made a video about water bottle scams in Paris that happen rarely. Actually...the grossest thing about those buckets is they are stored in the sewer. Well, guess what else is stored in the sewer: Crepe batter, kebab materials, sandwich materials," she continues.

"All of those illegitimate food stands you see around the Eiffel Tower and other tourist spots. Yeah, they're storing their food in the sewer overnight," Tridle reveals.

Many users were disgusted, with some sharing their own experiences with street food in Paris.

"I saw this the first time I went to Paris - watched a man pull a bucket of water bottles out of the sewer and then sell them to tourists!" one shared.

"I was on this app bc I was having trouble sleeping, now I can’t stop thinking ab the potential sewer crepe I had in front of the Eiffel Tower in 2017," a second added.

Others roasted Paris after watching the video.

"Bedbugs and sewer food? I’m good on Paris for life," a user remarked.

"I’m just convinced that Paris is just a glamorized version of NYC lol," another joked.

@erintridle 😬😬😬 Sadly, I’m not surprised this is happening… #americaninparis #paris #france #french #france🇫🇷 #🇫🇷 #food #frenchfood #streetfood #parisscam #gross #paristiktok #paristiktok #paristok #paristravel #travelparis #paristraveltips #paristravelguide ♬ original sound - Erin Tridle | &


Unfortunately, the details just keep getting worse. Street vendors were indeed discovered storing food in the city's sewers, according to a report from Le Parisien published in October. These food stalls regularly store their ingredients in manholes along the Champ-de-Mars, a major thoroughfare near the Eiffel Tower.

These vendors are unlicensed and illegal, and are known for putting a variety of food stuff into manholes. Most are undocumented and are being exploited by criminal organizations. “Many use frozen dough that has been stored in questionable conditions. To mask the smell and rancid taste, they sprinkle it with vanilla sugar,” a vendor explained to Le Parisien in French.

In response to the revelation, Paris authorities pledged to end the practice and crack down on illegal stands prior to hosting the 2024 Olympic Games. Regardless, if the city intends to end the practice or not, if you ever visit Paris be sure to eat at brick-and-mortar restaurants.

The Daily Dot reached out to Tridle via email for further information.

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Traveler shares PSA to tourists on food vendors near Eiffel Tower, other landmarks

Have you ever wanted to go to Paris and eat a crepe underneath the Eiffel Tower? Well, think again. Recently, an American living in Paris went viral on TikTok when she warned visitors to not eat from food stands around the Parisian landmark.

TikToker Erin Tridle (@erintridle) posted the video to the horror of many, and received over 2 million views as of publication. Tridle frames her video with a text overlay that reads: "The Disgusting Way Illegal Crepe Stands Are Storing Their Materials in Paris."

"I'm an American who lives in Paris, and I am one of those people who definitely eats street food," Tridle explains. "I love street food. I'm big into it, but I have decided that maybe that is not the path for me here in Paris because street food in Paris, well, there's a little problem with the storage habits."

"So a while back I made a video about water bottle scams in Paris that happen rarely. Actually...the grossest thing about those buckets is they are stored in the sewer. Well, guess what else is stored in the sewer: Crepe batter, kebab materials, sandwich materials," she continues.

"All of those illegitimate food stands you see around the Eiffel Tower and other tourist spots. Yeah, they're storing their food in the sewer overnight," Tridle reveals.

Many users were disgusted, with some sharing their own experiences with street food in Paris.

"I saw this the first time I went to Paris - watched a man pull a bucket of water bottles out of the sewer and then sell them to tourists!" one shared.

"I was on this app bc I was having trouble sleeping, now I can’t stop thinking ab the potential sewer crepe I had in front of the Eiffel Tower in 2017," a second added.

Others roasted Paris after watching the video.

"Bedbugs and sewer food? I’m good on Paris for life," a user remarked.

"I’m just convinced that Paris is just a glamorized version of NYC lol," another joked.

@erintridle 😬😬😬 Sadly, I’m not surprised this is happening… #americaninparis #paris #france #french #france🇫🇷 #🇫🇷 #food #frenchfood #streetfood #parisscam #gross #paristiktok #paristiktok #paristok #paristravel #travelparis #paristraveltips #paristravelguide ♬ original sound - Erin Tridle | &

Unfortunately, the details just keep getting worse. Street vendors were indeed discovered storing food in the city's sewers, according to a report from Le Parisien published in October. These food stalls regularly store their ingredients in manholes along the Champ-de-Mars, a major thoroughfare near the Eiffel Tower.

These vendors are unlicensed and illegal, and are known for putting a variety of food stuff into manholes. Most are undocumented and are being exploited by criminal organizations. “Many use frozen dough that has been stored in questionable conditions. To mask the smell and rancid taste, they sprinkle it with vanilla sugar,” a vendor explained to Le Parisien in French.

In response to the revelation, Paris authorities pledged to end the practice and crack down on illegal stands prior to hosting the 2024 Olympic Games. Regardless, if the city intends to end the practice or not, if you ever visit Paris be sure to eat at brick-and-mortar restaurants.

The Daily Dot reached out to Tridle via email for further information.

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Walmart shopper finds out how to find ‘hidden clearance deals,’ items that ring up to way less https://www.dailydot.com/news/hidden-clearance-deals-walmart/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.dailydot.com/?p=1437088 Walmart scan app scanning barcode on item (l) Walmart building (c) Walmart scan app showing cheaper price than on tag for Desk Chair (r)

A Walmart shopper recently went viral when he demonstrated how to find "hidden clearance deals" at the retail chain.

TikToker Jaco (@jacoboclearance), a content creator who specializes in clearance deals, filmed the short clip while shopping for office chairs. The video has received over 385,000 views as of publication.

In the video, Jaco uses the scanning function in the Walmart app to scan different chairs, revealing extra savings on the in-store and online tag prices. The first chair he scans is originally tagged at $29.92, but the app reveals a special store price of $8.50. The second chair is tagged at $64 but scans at just $9 in the app.

Viewers were amazed by the prices and wondered how to find the deals.

"How it works?" one asked.

Jaco remarked, "Download the Walmart app. Scan everything."

"Do you need to have a subscription for this?" a second wondered.

"The Walmart app is free," Jaco responded.

"It's not showing me that price is it depending on the stores?" a third added.

"Yes all Walmart can be different. Might be higher price might be lower," Jaco explained.

@jacoboclearance $9 office chairs! Walmart Hidden Clearance #dealtiktok #clearance #clearancefinds #walmart #desk #homeoffice #furniture #shopping #walmarthiddenclearance #viral #clearancecommunity #dealtok ♬ original sound - CHILL STREET


The Walmart mobile app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play store. To use the scan function, download the Walmart app and open it in-store. On the Store Mode home screen, tap "Check a price." You'll then be able to use the scanner to scan barcodes on items or shelf labels. The company notes that you need to be at a Walmart location to see in-store prices, so you'll need to turn on location sharing so the app knows you're in-store.

In addition to the price scanner that Jaco used in his video, the app also features a nifty search tool. Simply click "Find an item" on the Store Mode home screen, then type your desired item into the search bar. If it's in-store, you'll be able to click the aisle number, and a map will pop up leading you right to it. You can also access the store map from the home screen.

The Daily Dot reached out to Jaco via TikTok comments and Walmart via email for further details.

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Walmart scan app scanning barcode on item (l) Walmart building (c) Walmart scan app showing cheaper price than on tag for Desk Chair (r)

A Walmart shopper recently went viral when he demonstrated how to find "hidden clearance deals" at the retail chain.

TikToker Jaco (@jacoboclearance), a content creator who specializes in clearance deals, filmed the short clip while shopping for office chairs. The video has received over 385,000 views as of publication.

In the video, Jaco uses the scanning function in the Walmart app to scan different chairs, revealing extra savings on the in-store and online tag prices. The first chair he scans is originally tagged at $29.92, but the app reveals a special store price of $8.50. The second chair is tagged at $64 but scans at just $9 in the app.

Viewers were amazed by the prices and wondered how to find the deals.

"How it works?" one asked.

Jaco remarked, "Download the Walmart app. Scan everything."

"Do you need to have a subscription for this?" a second wondered.

"The Walmart app is free," Jaco responded.

"It's not showing me that price is it depending on the stores?" a third added.

"Yes all Walmart can be different. Might be higher price might be lower," Jaco explained.

@jacoboclearance $9 office chairs! Walmart Hidden Clearance #dealtiktok #clearance #clearancefinds #walmart #desk #homeoffice #furniture #shopping #walmarthiddenclearance #viral #clearancecommunity #dealtok ♬ original sound - CHILL STREET

The Walmart mobile app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play store. To use the scan function, download the Walmart app and open it in-store. On the Store Mode home screen, tap "Check a price." You'll then be able to use the scanner to scan barcodes on items or shelf labels. The company notes that you need to be at a Walmart location to see in-store prices, so you'll need to turn on location sharing so the app knows you're in-store.

In addition to the price scanner that Jaco used in his video, the app also features a nifty search tool. Simply click "Find an item" on the Store Mode home screen, then type your desired item into the search bar. If it's in-store, you'll be able to click the aisle number, and a map will pop up leading you right to it. You can also access the store map from the home screen.

The Daily Dot reached out to Jaco via TikTok comments and Walmart via email for further details.

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‘They are targeting the higher income people’: McDonald’s chef says Crocs collab shows that store is no longer prioritizing Value Menu https://www.dailydot.com/news/mcdonalds-70-dollar-crocs-value-menu/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 05:30:00 +0000 https://www.dailydot.com/?p=1435293 man in car with caption "the cheapest one is $70" (l) mcdonalds crocs (c) man in car with caption "are those people spending $70 on these crocs" (r)

A former corporate chef for McDonald's recently claimed that the fast food company is abandoning the needs of lower-income customers to cater to a higher-income bracket.

Chef Mike Haracz (@chefmikeharacz), a content creator specializing in McDonald's-related topics, also discussed the downfall of the value menu and compared it to McDonald's recent collaboration with Crocs. The video has been viewed over 7,300 times as of publication.

"Is McDonald's new collaboration with Crocs proof that they are abandoning value?" Haracz begins.

"So, McDonald's announcement comes with four different Crocs you can order based on their characters. The cheapest one is $70," the chef continues.

"Now, the consumer that wants value, The Dollar Menu, the snack wrap back, and all these kind of things, are those people spending $70 on Crocs? No, they are not," Haracz elaborates.

"They are targeting the higher income people that we talked about before that are trading down to now go to McDonald's for a cheaper experience. Again, abandoning the value customer who wants cheaper food faster," he explains.

Many viewers in the comments section agreed with him, pointing out how expensive fast food has become.

"It's interesting no fast food restaurant has filled the Value segment (at least here in Canada)," a viewer shared.

"When I get a craving for McDonald's, I am always stunned that that basically means at least $12 now," a second agreed.

"I'm a higher income earner and I'm still annoyed that chicken nuggets doubles in price from 2 years ago," a third remarked.

Others were baffled as to why Crocs would be used to attract a new customer base.

"But are the people who are 'trading down' going to advertise that fact by sporting McDonald's Crocs?" one wondered.

Some pointed out how McDonald's has declined in quality, even with the new app. "Inflated prices & then discounts thru app," one viewer wrote. "Speedy service yet lacks accuracy & quality. Excuses are that they are busy & have teenagers as employees."

@chefmikeharacz Former #McDonalds corporate chef talks about the #mcdonaldscrocs collab. #McDonaldssecrets #mcdonaldssecret #McDonaldsMenu #McDonaldsTikTok #McDonaldsLife #FastFood #FastFoodSecrets #FastFoodLife #FastFoodTikTok #Dollarmenu #mcdonaldsdollarmenu #FYP ♬ original sound - Chef Mike Haracz


McDonald's has indeed grown more expensive. Due to inflation and labor shortages, many fast-food restaurants raised their prices over the last few years and removed value menu items. Though inflation has slowed, McDonald's franchisees have continued to increase prices to offset rising labor and commodity costs.

To combat rising prices, McDonald's has added multiple deals and discounts available through its app.

The company has also done a series of promotions with various other companies, including an adult Happy Meal with Cactus Plant Flea Market. Its most recent promotion with Crocs also showcases McDonald's mascots and comes in four shoe styles.

Unfortunately, price increases are becoming very apparent to customers. For example, TikToker Anne Arroyo pointed out how The Dollar Menu doesn't have any items priced at a dollar.

"They are trying to capitalize on an old business model that no longer exists, and it just brings more attention to their inflated prices," Arroyo explained to Insider. "The Under $3 menu would be more appropriate. I miss the days of being able to get a regular hamburger for 89¢ and a small fry for $1."

The Daily Dot reached out to Haracz and McDonald's via email for further information.

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man in car with caption "the cheapest one is $70" (l) mcdonalds crocs (c) man in car with caption "are those people spending $70 on these crocs" (r)

A former corporate chef for McDonald's recently claimed that the fast food company is abandoning the needs of lower-income customers to cater to a higher-income bracket.

Chef Mike Haracz (@chefmikeharacz), a content creator specializing in McDonald's-related topics, also discussed the downfall of the value menu and compared it to McDonald's recent collaboration with Crocs. The video has been viewed over 7,300 times as of publication.

"Is McDonald's new collaboration with Crocs proof that they are abandoning value?" Haracz begins.

"So, McDonald's announcement comes with four different Crocs you can order based on their characters. The cheapest one is $70," the chef continues.

"Now, the consumer that wants value, The Dollar Menu, the snack wrap back, and all these kind of things, are those people spending $70 on Crocs? No, they are not," Haracz elaborates.

"They are targeting the higher income people that we talked about before that are trading down to now go to McDonald's for a cheaper experience. Again, abandoning the value customer who wants cheaper food faster," he explains.

Many viewers in the comments section agreed with him, pointing out how expensive fast food has become.

"It's interesting no fast food restaurant has filled the Value segment (at least here in Canada)," a viewer shared.

"When I get a craving for McDonald's, I am always stunned that that basically means at least $12 now," a second agreed.

"I'm a higher income earner and I'm still annoyed that chicken nuggets doubles in price from 2 years ago," a third remarked.

Others were baffled as to why Crocs would be used to attract a new customer base.

"But are the people who are 'trading down' going to advertise that fact by sporting McDonald's Crocs?" one wondered.

Some pointed out how McDonald's has declined in quality, even with the new app. "Inflated prices & then discounts thru app," one viewer wrote. "Speedy service yet lacks accuracy & quality. Excuses are that they are busy & have teenagers as employees."

@chefmikeharacz Former #McDonalds corporate chef talks about the #mcdonaldscrocs collab. #McDonaldssecrets #mcdonaldssecret #McDonaldsMenu #McDonaldsTikTok #McDonaldsLife #FastFood #FastFoodSecrets #FastFoodLife #FastFoodTikTok #Dollarmenu #mcdonaldsdollarmenu #FYP ♬ original sound - Chef Mike Haracz

McDonald's has indeed grown more expensive. Due to inflation and labor shortages, many fast-food restaurants raised their prices over the last few years and removed value menu items. Though inflation has slowed, McDonald's franchisees have continued to increase prices to offset rising labor and commodity costs.

To combat rising prices, McDonald's has added multiple deals and discounts available through its app.

The company has also done a series of promotions with various other companies, including an adult Happy Meal with Cactus Plant Flea Market. Its most recent promotion with Crocs also showcases McDonald's mascots and comes in four shoe styles.

Unfortunately, price increases are becoming very apparent to customers. For example, TikToker Anne Arroyo pointed out how The Dollar Menu doesn't have any items priced at a dollar.

"They are trying to capitalize on an old business model that no longer exists, and it just brings more attention to their inflated prices," Arroyo explained to Insider. "The Under $3 menu would be more appropriate. I miss the days of being able to get a regular hamburger for 89¢ and a small fry for $1."

The Daily Dot reached out to Haracz and McDonald's via email for further information.

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‘I greeted them in English and she asked me 3x if I spoke English’: Call center worker shares strange tests customers perform to check whether he’s in the U.S. https://www.dailydot.com/news/tests-to-prove-call-center-worker-in-us/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:30:00 +0000 https://www.dailydot.com/?p=1434528 call center worker speaking with caption "When a customer wants you to prove to them that you're in the U.S thank you for calling customer service where are you located" (l) U.S map with American slag pin (c) call center worker speaking with caption "When a customer wants you to prove to them that you're in the U.S what's the capital of Florida um" (r)

Have you ever lost your temper when calling a customer service line and demanded to speak with an American? Well, a call center worker recently made a short skit, reenacting what it sounds like when customers demand someone to speak to someone in the U.S., and it shines a light on how some people treat foreign workers.

TikToker Soneigh Wonder (@soneighwonder), a content creator based in South Florida, posted the video to poke fun at annoying customers who refuse to believe that he's working stateside. The video was viewed over 212,000 times as of publication.

Soneigh plays himself going through a normal call that quickly escalates.

"Thank you for calling customer service," he begins before being cut off.

"Where are you located?" the caller demands.

"I'm sorry?" he responds.

"I need to speak to someone in the US. Where are you located?" the caller demands again.

"Umm, the U.S.," Soneigh replies.

"You're not in India?" the caller asks.

"The U.S.," he replies again.

"So I'm not calling Mumbai right now?" the caller asks.

After replying that he's from the U.S. three times and that he's in Florida, the caller then demands he prove it, with bizarre questions like, "What's the capital of Florida?" and "What's the current population of Florida right now?" Unfortunately, Soneigh doesn't prove that he's American to the caller's satisfaction, and they demand to be transferred.

@soneighwonder Who can relate?! #annoyingcustomers #callcentercomedy #callcenterjobsbelike #comedy ♬ I Got 5 On It - Tethered Mix from US - Michael Abels & Luniz


Viewers loved the skit, with some defending customers wanting to speak to Americans.

"It's very frustrating as a customer to have constant language barriers prolong what should be a very quick phone call," a viewer wrote.

"I called Verizon and got 'MIKE' I couldn't understand 1 word," a second shared.

A third added: "I want someone in the US too, a lot of times they don't resolve my issue or fully understand it, they put me on hold forever and just hang up on me."

Some call center workers shared their own experiences.

"I always feel bad when the reps that aren't in the US xfr calls to me saying 'they want to speak to someone in the us' they always sound so sad," a worker shared.

"This legit happened to me, the guy asked what country I was from, im like 'sir I'm whiter than sour cream' lmao I'm from merica," another replied.

Since the 1990s and early 2000s, call center jobs were outsourced in mass. For example, between 2000 and 2003, over 250,000 of these positions were shipped overseas.

However, this trend has been reversing since the 2010s. Many companies realized that operating costs in the U.S. were cheaper than previously realized. They also learned that keeping their call centers in the U.S. improved their customer service.

Though the Philippines and India are still in the top two slots for most call centers, American call centers have grown by leaps and bounds. Now, approximately 3 million Americans work for call centers across the U.S., with most based in Texas and Florida.

The Daily Dot reached out to Soneigh via TikTok comments for further comment.

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call center worker speaking with caption "When a customer wants you to prove to them that you're in the U.S thank you for calling customer service where are you located" (l) U.S map with American slag pin (c) call center worker speaking with caption "When a customer wants you to prove to them that you're in the U.S what's the capital of Florida um" (r)

Have you ever lost your temper when calling a customer service line and demanded to speak with an American? Well, a call center worker recently made a short skit, reenacting what it sounds like when customers demand someone to speak to someone in the U.S., and it shines a light on how some people treat foreign workers.

TikToker Soneigh Wonder (@soneighwonder), a content creator based in South Florida, posted the video to poke fun at annoying customers who refuse to believe that he's working stateside. The video was viewed over 212,000 times as of publication.

Soneigh plays himself going through a normal call that quickly escalates.

"Thank you for calling customer service," he begins before being cut off.

"Where are you located?" the caller demands.

"I'm sorry?" he responds.

"I need to speak to someone in the US. Where are you located?" the caller demands again.

"Umm, the U.S.," Soneigh replies.

"You're not in India?" the caller asks.

"The U.S.," he replies again.

"So I'm not calling Mumbai right now?" the caller asks.

After replying that he's from the U.S. three times and that he's in Florida, the caller then demands he prove it, with bizarre questions like, "What's the capital of Florida?" and "What's the current population of Florida right now?" Unfortunately, Soneigh doesn't prove that he's American to the caller's satisfaction, and they demand to be transferred.

@soneighwonder Who can relate?! #annoyingcustomers #callcentercomedy #callcenterjobsbelike #comedy ♬ I Got 5 On It - Tethered Mix from US - Michael Abels & Luniz

Viewers loved the skit, with some defending customers wanting to speak to Americans.

"It's very frustrating as a customer to have constant language barriers prolong what should be a very quick phone call," a viewer wrote.

"I called Verizon and got 'MIKE' I couldn't understand 1 word," a second shared.

A third added: "I want someone in the US too, a lot of times they don't resolve my issue or fully understand it, they put me on hold forever and just hang up on me."

Some call center workers shared their own experiences.

"I always feel bad when the reps that aren't in the US xfr calls to me saying 'they want to speak to someone in the us' they always sound so sad," a worker shared.

"This legit happened to me, the guy asked what country I was from, im like 'sir I'm whiter than sour cream' lmao I'm from merica," another replied.

Since the 1990s and early 2000s, call center jobs were outsourced in mass. For example, between 2000 and 2003, over 250,000 of these positions were shipped overseas.

However, this trend has been reversing since the 2010s. Many companies realized that operating costs in the U.S. were cheaper than previously realized. They also learned that keeping their call centers in the U.S. improved their customer service.

Though the Philippines and India are still in the top two slots for most call centers, American call centers have grown by leaps and bounds. Now, approximately 3 million Americans work for call centers across the U.S., with most based in Texas and Florida.

The Daily Dot reached out to Soneigh via TikTok comments for further comment.

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‘This corporate Hunger Games is exhausting’: Recruiter says 3 things you should lie about in every interview https://www.dailydot.com/news/recruiter-says-tell-3-lies-in-interview/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:30:00 +0000 https://www.dailydot.com/?p=1433783 job recruiter speaking with caption "You should lie about these things in every interview" (l) woman at job interview (c) job recruiter speaking with caption "Don't focus on what you get. Focus on what you want to give and contribute" (r)

Finding a new job is as much about charm as it is about experience. Being too open or candid often results in being dropped as a candidate, so learning how to navigate the interview process is a must. Luckily, a recruiter shared three tips to use in every interview.

TikToker Bonnie Dilber (@bonniedilber) posted the clip as part of a running series of career tips on her page. The video has been viewed over 552,000 times as of publication.

Bonnie begins her video with a simple statement: "There are three things that I need you to lie about in every interview."

First: Lie about why you're leaving a toxic workplace.

"If you're leaving your job because you really dislike it, because you don't get along with your boss or your colleagues, you're going to lie about this," she explains. "Please do not tell them that your boss doesn't like you. Don't tell them that everyone's really hard to work with. All they're going to hear is you are difficult to work with."

Second: Lie about why you want the job.

"Look, y'all. Like 100 percent of people who want the job want it for the money and benefits," Bonnie continues. She explains that telling an interviewer you want the job for the money is not a "unique" answer, and "it's a big red flag to them because they think that's all you care about if that's all you can come up with. Instead, you're going to tell them why you're passionate about the company's mission, why this job is your life's work, and why you're such a good fit for this company."

Third: Lie about your plans for the future.

"Your plans are to be at that company," she says. "Your plans are to come in and knock it out in this role and continue to grow as opportunities arise. What every company wants is top talent that is going to stay and grow with them."

@bonniedilber Companies want to hire top talent that will grow with them over time. Here are three things you're going to want to lie about to present yourself in this way. #interviewtips #jobseekers #jobsearch #interviews #recruiting #careertok ♬ original sound - Bonnie Dilber


Many viewers stated that they hated how lying was important to getting a job.

"It's the way they actually WANT to be lied to," a commenter wrote.

"So much for honesty and candor," a second added.

Others were surprised people didn't lie during interviews.

"I thought this was common sense," a viewer wondered.

"'My entire personality and history is 100% false in every interview. Dunno when workplaces will realize we all lie about everything," another replied.

Multiple recruiters also added their two cents.

"I'm a recruiter and she is not capping," one remarked.

"I interviewed someone who spent the first 5 minutes bashing their current company and boss…please don't do that," another shared.

Bonnie's tips are useful lessons to remember, but preparing for interviews requires more than a few skillful omissions.

After you've landed an interview, there are a few steps to take that can help you prepare.

To start, always research the company beforehand. Check their social media, read their mission statement, and look up their recent press releases to learn their goals. Knowing a company's mission helps you learn how to tailor your experience to their needs.

Another step is to practice your interview. Write up responses and run through them with a helper playing the role of the interviewer.

Finally, prospective employees should also reread the job description so they can think of examples from their past that align with the requirements.

On the day of the interview, always be on time, bring copies of your resume, listen carefully, and wait for the interviewer to mention salary and benefits.

The Daily Dot reached out to Bonnie via email for comment.

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job recruiter speaking with caption "You should lie about these things in every interview" (l) woman at job interview (c) job recruiter speaking with caption "Don't focus on what you get. Focus on what you want to give and contribute" (r)

Finding a new job is as much about charm as it is about experience. Being too open or candid often results in being dropped as a candidate, so learning how to navigate the interview process is a must. Luckily, a recruiter shared three tips to use in every interview.

TikToker Bonnie Dilber (@bonniedilber) posted the clip as part of a running series of career tips on her page. The video has been viewed over 552,000 times as of publication.

Bonnie begins her video with a simple statement: "There are three things that I need you to lie about in every interview."

First: Lie about why you're leaving a toxic workplace.

"If you're leaving your job because you really dislike it, because you don't get along with your boss or your colleagues, you're going to lie about this," she explains. "Please do not tell them that your boss doesn't like you. Don't tell them that everyone's really hard to work with. All they're going to hear is you are difficult to work with."

Second: Lie about why you want the job.

"Look, y'all. Like 100 percent of people who want the job want it for the money and benefits," Bonnie continues. She explains that telling an interviewer you want the job for the money is not a "unique" answer, and "it's a big red flag to them because they think that's all you care about if that's all you can come up with. Instead, you're going to tell them why you're passionate about the company's mission, why this job is your life's work, and why you're such a good fit for this company."

Third: Lie about your plans for the future.

"Your plans are to be at that company," she says. "Your plans are to come in and knock it out in this role and continue to grow as opportunities arise. What every company wants is top talent that is going to stay and grow with them."

@bonniedilber Companies want to hire top talent that will grow with them over time. Here are three things you're going to want to lie about to present yourself in this way. #interviewtips #jobseekers #jobsearch #interviews #recruiting #careertok ♬ original sound - Bonnie Dilber

Many viewers stated that they hated how lying was important to getting a job.

"It's the way they actually WANT to be lied to," a commenter wrote.

"So much for honesty and candor," a second added.

Others were surprised people didn't lie during interviews.

"I thought this was common sense," a viewer wondered.

"'My entire personality and history is 100% false in every interview. Dunno when workplaces will realize we all lie about everything," another replied.

Multiple recruiters also added their two cents.

"I'm a recruiter and she is not capping," one remarked.

"I interviewed someone who spent the first 5 minutes bashing their current company and boss…please don't do that," another shared.

Bonnie's tips are useful lessons to remember, but preparing for interviews requires more than a few skillful omissions.

After you've landed an interview, there are a few steps to take that can help you prepare.

To start, always research the company beforehand. Check their social media, read their mission statement, and look up their recent press releases to learn their goals. Knowing a company's mission helps you learn how to tailor your experience to their needs.

Another step is to practice your interview. Write up responses and run through them with a helper playing the role of the interviewer.

Finally, prospective employees should also reread the job description so they can think of examples from their past that align with the requirements.

On the day of the interview, always be on time, bring copies of your resume, listen carefully, and wait for the interviewer to mention salary and benefits.

The Daily Dot reached out to Bonnie via email for comment.

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‘They’re not super forthcoming’: Dentist says you should never ask if they take your insurance. Here’s what to ask instead https://www.dailydot.com/news/does-dentist-take-my-insurance/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.dailydot.com/?p=1433184 Dentist with x-ray(l), Dentist(c), Insurance forms(r)

A dentist recently went viral when he explained how to ensure that the costs of your dental work don't eat up all your savings.

Dr. Brady Smith (@drbradysmith) made the viral video in response to user @beautifulkarma67 after she claimed to have spent $1,200 on a root canal, even with insurance. Viewed over 465,000 times as of publication, viewers flooded his comments section with further questions about dental work.

"Don't ask your dental office if they take your insurance," Dr. Brady begins. "It's a bad question. Ask your dental office, 'Are you in network with my insurance?' if price is the most important thing to you because you will pay more every time at an out-of-network office, and sometimes that's not fully transparent."

"It's one of the less transparent but yet common practices of many dental offices that are out of network," he continues. "And so you have patients who say this, and then they blame dentistry. 'Dentistry is so expensive.'"

"Well, no, you went to the wrong dentist because with your insurance, if you came to my office or an in-network dentist, your insurance is going to cover 80 percent of the fee, which the dentist is contractually obligated to honor," Dr. Brady explains. "And you're going to end up paying two or three hundred dollars for a root canal instead."

"Being an out of network allows the dentist to take the insurance, meaning they can bill the insurance, but they can tack on literally any amount they want to. And they're not super forthcoming in many situations with that information," he concludes.

@drbradysmith Replying to @BeautifulKarma67 ♬ original sound - Drbrady


Many viewers were grateful for the information. "Thanks for spreading the word," one commenter wrote. "I felt taken advantage of when this happened to me."

Others realized they'd been taken advantage of.

"Yeah, I spent $2,500 on my deep cleaning and haven't ever gone back in 7 years," a viewer said.

"After seeing this video I'm realizing the dentist I've went to for 11 years is not in my network," a second added.

Many Americans avoid dental work due to the cost. According to a recent survey, 22.9% of adults don't plan on seeing a dentist in the next year, and 40% of them claim it is due to cost concerns. One of the best ways to lower costs is to use a doctor within your insurance network.

There are simple ways to ensure that your dentist is in your network. First, you can ask them if they are part of your insurance network. Secondly, you can contact your insurance company directly and search for dentists in your area who are within your network.

Delaying dental care will only worsen the situation, but there are ways to keep your costs down. These include maintaining an oral hygiene regimen. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Brush your teeth for two minutes, and make sure to brush the inside, outside, and chewing surface of each tooth. Another way to protect your teeth from damage is by avoiding hard objects that can chip or break teeth, like ice, hard candy, and popcorn kernels.

The Daily Dot reached out to Dr. Brady via TikTok comments for further information.

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Dentist with x-ray(l), Dentist(c), Insurance forms(r)

A dentist recently went viral when he explained how to ensure that the costs of your dental work don't eat up all your savings.

Dr. Brady Smith (@drbradysmith) made the viral video in response to user @beautifulkarma67 after she claimed to have spent $1,200 on a root canal, even with insurance. Viewed over 465,000 times as of publication, viewers flooded his comments section with further questions about dental work.

"Don't ask your dental office if they take your insurance," Dr. Brady begins. "It's a bad question. Ask your dental office, 'Are you in network with my insurance?' if price is the most important thing to you because you will pay more every time at an out-of-network office, and sometimes that's not fully transparent."

"It's one of the less transparent but yet common practices of many dental offices that are out of network," he continues. "And so you have patients who say this, and then they blame dentistry. 'Dentistry is so expensive.'"

"Well, no, you went to the wrong dentist because with your insurance, if you came to my office or an in-network dentist, your insurance is going to cover 80 percent of the fee, which the dentist is contractually obligated to honor," Dr. Brady explains. "And you're going to end up paying two or three hundred dollars for a root canal instead."

"Being an out of network allows the dentist to take the insurance, meaning they can bill the insurance, but they can tack on literally any amount they want to. And they're not super forthcoming in many situations with that information," he concludes.

@drbradysmith Replying to @BeautifulKarma67 ♬ original sound - Drbrady

Many viewers were grateful for the information. "Thanks for spreading the word," one commenter wrote. "I felt taken advantage of when this happened to me."

Others realized they'd been taken advantage of.

"Yeah, I spent $2,500 on my deep cleaning and haven't ever gone back in 7 years," a viewer said.

"After seeing this video I'm realizing the dentist I've went to for 11 years is not in my network," a second added.

Many Americans avoid dental work due to the cost. According to a recent survey, 22.9% of adults don't plan on seeing a dentist in the next year, and 40% of them claim it is due to cost concerns. One of the best ways to lower costs is to use a doctor within your insurance network.

There are simple ways to ensure that your dentist is in your network. First, you can ask them if they are part of your insurance network. Secondly, you can contact your insurance company directly and search for dentists in your area who are within your network.

Delaying dental care will only worsen the situation, but there are ways to keep your costs down. These include maintaining an oral hygiene regimen. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Brush your teeth for two minutes, and make sure to brush the inside, outside, and chewing surface of each tooth. Another way to protect your teeth from damage is by avoiding hard objects that can chip or break teeth, like ice, hard candy, and popcorn kernels.

The Daily Dot reached out to Dr. Brady via TikTok comments for further information.

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‘I’m calling the police’: Woman says her to-go salad came out to $31 all because she added shrimp and avocado https://www.dailydot.com/news/31-dollar-salad/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.dailydot.com/?p=1431550 Woman says her to-go salad came out to $31 all because she added shrimp and avocado

Have you ever experienced sticker shock while ordering lunch? Then you're not alone. Recently a TikToker went viral when she posted about paying $31 dollars for a salad.

New Yorker TenickaB (@tenickab) posted the short clip to express her disappointment about rising costs. The video was viewed over 214,000 times as of publication.

Tenicka begins her video with a text overlay that reads: "I'm calling the police."

"I've just paid $31 dollars for a salad because I got shrimp," she said while holding a disposable bowl that wasn't even full. "And a quarter of an avocado cost me $5 dollars."

Users were shocked by the price, and wondered why she paid for it.

"Now Ms Tenicka but you the one who handed them the card though," a user said.

Tenicka responded: "I was so ashamed…I didn’t even realize until the machine asked for a tip."

"I keep playing it back and fainting at the price," another added.

A third shared a similar experience: "I just walked out of my salon where normally I pay $150. The price went to $350 and I didn’t notice until she was done. I went and cried in my car."

Others chalked it up as a life lesson: "That was an expensive lesson to learn."

Restaurant prices aren't expected to go down any time soon. Food prices are expected to increase by 8.2% in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Due to increased cost of supply, restaurants have been raising prices to offset cost. In 2022, menu prices on average rose by 7.9%, and they are expected to increase by an additional 5.8%. Even McDonald's raised their prices by 10%.

https://www.tiktok.com/@tenickab/video/7298508774145510702

Another cost multiplier is avocado. They are a costly crop to produce. Notoriously expensive to grow, avocados also require massive water usage. For example, growing 100,000 pounds of avocados per acre would require around a million gallons of water.

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Woman says her to-go salad came out to $31 all because she added shrimp and avocado

Have you ever experienced sticker shock while ordering lunch? Then you're not alone. Recently a TikToker went viral when she posted about paying $31 dollars for a salad.

New Yorker TenickaB (@tenickab) posted the short clip to express her disappointment about rising costs. The video was viewed over 214,000 times as of publication.

Tenicka begins her video with a text overlay that reads: "I'm calling the police."

"I've just paid $31 dollars for a salad because I got shrimp," she said while holding a disposable bowl that wasn't even full. "And a quarter of an avocado cost me $5 dollars."

Users were shocked by the price, and wondered why she paid for it.

"Now Ms Tenicka but you the one who handed them the card though," a user said.

Tenicka responded: "I was so ashamed…I didn’t even realize until the machine asked for a tip."

"I keep playing it back and fainting at the price," another added.

A third shared a similar experience: "I just walked out of my salon where normally I pay $150. The price went to $350 and I didn’t notice until she was done. I went and cried in my car."

Others chalked it up as a life lesson: "That was an expensive lesson to learn."

Restaurant prices aren't expected to go down any time soon. Food prices are expected to increase by 8.2% in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Due to increased cost of supply, restaurants have been raising prices to offset cost. In 2022, menu prices on average rose by 7.9%, and they are expected to increase by an additional 5.8%. Even McDonald's raised their prices by 10%.

https://www.tiktok.com/@tenickab/video/7298508774145510702

Another cost multiplier is avocado. They are a costly crop to produce. Notoriously expensive to grow, avocados also require massive water usage. For example, growing 100,000 pounds of avocados per acre would require around a million gallons of water.

The Daily Dot reached out to Tenicka via email for further comment.

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‘Got a refund of about $63’: Costco customer cancels membership over receipt-checkers https://www.dailydot.com/news/canceling-costco-membership-receipt-checkers/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.dailydot.com/?p=1430838 Costco customer cancels membership over receipt-checkers

A Costco customer canceled his membership after he says he was repeatedly discriminated against by receipt-checkers.

TikToker @rakeshndutt shared a video of himself canceling his membership. The video was viewed over 474,000 times as of publication.

He begins his video with a text overlay that reads: "Canceling membership at Costco after multiple profiling behavior incidents."

When the employee asks him why he is canceling his membership, he says that "there' ha's been some discrimination incidents." In a previous video, he claimed he was "illegally" detained after refusing to show his receipt when trying to exit the store.

The worker seems taken aback by his claims of discrimination incidents and asks him if the incidents occurred at that location and if he needs to escalate the matter with the appropriate staff. "Once here, but a couple of times downtown," the customer says. "I've already escalated ... with corporate."

The worker asks @rakeshndutt for an ID so that he can move forward with canceling the membership, and @rakeshndutt says, "I don't feel comfortable showing my ID at Costco." @rakeshndutt then proceeds to just show the worker his photo on the ID.

The worker also confirms that @rakeshndutt can no longer make returns at the sore after cancelation. "As soon as you cancel it, it's basically like you're no longer a member with us," the worker says.

The TikToker shared in a comment that he "got a refund of about $63." Memberships at the store start at $60. Executive memberships cost $120.

@rakeshndutt This is for news, educational, etc purposes - #FYP #Foryou #Foryourpage #Canada #Vancouver #Costco #Retail #Profiling #Discrimination #Shopping #Groceryshopping #Grocery #HumanRights #Charter #Security #Police ♬ original sound - RakeshNDutt


Many commenters argued that Costco is not discriminatory in its receipt-checking policy since every customer is subjected to it at the end of their visit. But @rakeshndutt claimed that "some demographics barely get the receipts looked at while other demographics receipts r closely scrutinized" and suggested that checking everyone's receipts is a "convenient cover."

It's unclear what occurred during his encounters with Costco staff, but the store is known to routinely check customer's receipts as they exit. According to Business Insider, employees are searching for four markers to ensure that customers are properly charged. Those four markers, according to Business Insider, are a code that changes daily, an item count, an indicator that workers need to look at the bottom of a shopping cart, and an indicator that tells the receipt-checker a customer purchased a high-end item.

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Costco customer cancels membership over receipt-checkers

A Costco customer canceled his membership after he says he was repeatedly discriminated against by receipt-checkers.

TikToker @rakeshndutt shared a video of himself canceling his membership. The video was viewed over 474,000 times as of publication.

He begins his video with a text overlay that reads: "Canceling membership at Costco after multiple profiling behavior incidents."

When the employee asks him why he is canceling his membership, he says that "there' ha's been some discrimination incidents." In a previous video, he claimed he was "illegally" detained after refusing to show his receipt when trying to exit the store.

The worker seems taken aback by his claims of discrimination incidents and asks him if the incidents occurred at that location and if he needs to escalate the matter with the appropriate staff. "Once here, but a couple of times downtown," the customer says. "I've already escalated ... with corporate."

The worker asks @rakeshndutt for an ID so that he can move forward with canceling the membership, and @rakeshndutt says, "I don't feel comfortable showing my ID at Costco." @rakeshndutt then proceeds to just show the worker his photo on the ID.

The worker also confirms that @rakeshndutt can no longer make returns at the sore after cancelation. "As soon as you cancel it, it's basically like you're no longer a member with us," the worker says.

The TikToker shared in a comment that he "got a refund of about $63." Memberships at the store start at $60. Executive memberships cost $120.

@rakeshndutt This is for news, educational, etc purposes - #FYP #Foryou #Foryourpage #Canada #Vancouver #Costco #Retail #Profiling #Discrimination #Shopping #Groceryshopping #Grocery #HumanRights #Charter #Security #Police ♬ original sound - RakeshNDutt

Many commenters argued that Costco is not discriminatory in its receipt-checking policy since every customer is subjected to it at the end of their visit. But @rakeshndutt claimed that "some demographics barely get the receipts looked at while other demographics receipts r closely scrutinized" and suggested that checking everyone's receipts is a "convenient cover."

It's unclear what occurred during his encounters with Costco staff, but the store is known to routinely check customer's receipts as they exit. According to Business Insider, employees are searching for four markers to ensure that customers are properly charged. Those four markers, according to Business Insider, are a code that changes daily, an item count, an indicator that workers need to look at the bottom of a shopping cart, and an indicator that tells the receipt-checker a customer purchased a high-end item.

The Daily Dot reached out to RakeshNDutt via TikTok comment and Costco via email for further information.

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‘That’s why I always put my brightness down before I check’: Man ‘checks’ bank account while at the bar. He has -$1.21 in his account https://www.dailydot.com/news/negative-1-dollar-bank-account/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:21:08 +0000 https://www.dailydot.com/?p=1429866 Man at bar looking at phone(l), Post it that says Overdraft(c), Phone holding phone with bank app(r)

Everyone has gone out to the bar only to discover the next morning that they spent way more than expected, but few realize their mistake at the bar.

TikToker Somewhere chasing my dreams (@dre.pappy) recently filmed a man checking his bank account while he was out at the bar. Viewed over 1.4 million times as of publication, the video sparked a conversation over expenses and partying.

"POV: you had NO business being outside," reads text overlaying the clip.

Leaning on the bar, the man opens his banking app to check his account.

The camera zooms onto his phone, showing a -$1.21 balance. The man rubs his head, appearing stressed, before locking his phone.

Many commenters were astonished that he'd gone out in the first place.

"Bro just go home," one joked.

"Dude banking with PayPal. He had no business being outside even if he wasn't broke," a second agreed.

"Why did he even think about putting on clothes to go anywhere," a third added.

Some argued that broke nights are the best nights to go out.

"These be the best nights out I wouldn't lie," a user said.

"Some how the drinks start rolling in," another remarked.

"That's when you slap the bar could I get a double lol," a user agreed.

"That's a problem for the morning gang," another replied.

@dre.pappy Bro needs to go home 😂 #fyp #viral ♬ original sound - Somewhere chasing my dreams💎


While most commented in good humor, some empathized with the situation.

"Me last night with 77 cents in my account," a user said.

"He thought the deposit was gone hit by the time he got there," another replied.

Many remarked that they always turn down their brightness before checking their bank accounts.

"If I ever have to check my bank account on my phone I always lower down the brightness no matter how much I got," a viewer wrote.

Others suggested a privacy screen. "Privacy screen protector is worth every penny," a user shared.

Going out broke is an art form. It takes effort, but it's doable with the right mindset. Tips include eating before you go out, pregaming at home, frequenting happy hours, and heading out early before clubs start their cover charges.

Other ways to save on going out include using apps to build up points to get free meals. For example, one TikToker documented how she had less than $2 to her name but 30,000 McDonald's points.

The Daily Dot reached out to @dre.pappy for further comment.

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Man at bar looking at phone(l), Post it that says Overdraft(c), Phone holding phone with bank app(r)

Everyone has gone out to the bar only to discover the next morning that they spent way more than expected, but few realize their mistake at the bar.

TikToker Somewhere chasing my dreams (@dre.pappy) recently filmed a man checking his bank account while he was out at the bar. Viewed over 1.4 million times as of publication, the video sparked a conversation over expenses and partying.

"POV: you had NO business being outside," reads text overlaying the clip.

Leaning on the bar, the man opens his banking app to check his account.

The camera zooms onto his phone, showing a -$1.21 balance. The man rubs his head, appearing stressed, before locking his phone.

Many commenters were astonished that he'd gone out in the first place.

"Bro just go home," one joked.

"Dude banking with PayPal. He had no business being outside even if he wasn't broke," a second agreed.

"Why did he even think about putting on clothes to go anywhere," a third added.

Some argued that broke nights are the best nights to go out.

"These be the best nights out I wouldn't lie," a user said.

"Some how the drinks start rolling in," another remarked.

"That's when you slap the bar could I get a double lol," a user agreed.

"That's a problem for the morning gang," another replied.

@dre.pappy Bro needs to go home 😂 #fyp #viral ♬ original sound - Somewhere chasing my dreams💎

While most commented in good humor, some empathized with the situation.

"Me last night with 77 cents in my account," a user said.

"He thought the deposit was gone hit by the time he got there," another replied.

Many remarked that they always turn down their brightness before checking their bank accounts.

"If I ever have to check my bank account on my phone I always lower down the brightness no matter how much I got," a viewer wrote.

Others suggested a privacy screen. "Privacy screen protector is worth every penny," a user shared.

Going out broke is an art form. It takes effort, but it's doable with the right mindset. Tips include eating before you go out, pregaming at home, frequenting happy hours, and heading out early before clubs start their cover charges.

Other ways to save on going out include using apps to build up points to get free meals. For example, one TikToker documented how she had less than $2 to her name but 30,000 McDonald's points.

The Daily Dot reached out to @dre.pappy for further comment.

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‘That’s what I’m doing’: Customer shares why she buys her family Thanksgiving rolls from Texas Roadhouse—and how to do the same https://www.dailydot.com/news/texas-roadhouse-rolls-thanksgiving-order/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:16:39 +0000 https://www.dailydot.com/?p=1429042 Texas roadhouse sign(l), Woman talking(c), Rolls(r)

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is the time to start planning your feast.

TikToker Krystle Perkins (@perkinsonparkway), a DIY and home decoration influencer, posted a short clip sharing how to make tasty dinner rolls with ease. Viewed over 1.4 million times as of publication, TikTok users were grateful for the hack and shared some of their own.

"One of my family's best Thanksgiving hacks is that we get all of our rolls from Texas Roadhouse," Krystle begins.

"They come frozen. You let them thaw, and then you pop them in the oven for five minutes, and they are super delicious, and they come with the butter," she concludes.

@perkinsonparkway Posting this early so you can get your order in now! #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner ♬ original sound - Krystle Perkins | DIY & Home


Similar to Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits, there is a cult following around Texas Roadhouse's dinner rolls with honey cinnamon butter. Usually, the restaurant offers the rolls baked and ready to go, but it will sell frozen rolls around major holidays. A half dozen costs around $2.49, and a full dozen costs $4.99. They even come with the trademark butter.

Customers can place orders for rolls through the Texas Roadhouse website or app. Scroll through the menu to "Sides & Extras" and select the options for "Extra Fresh-Baked Bread" and "Extra Honey Cinnamon Butter." Add those to your cart, select a pickup method and time, and checkout.

In the comments section of her video, many viewers thanked Krystle for the tip.

"THANK YOU for not gatekeeping!! Placing my order now," one said.

"Excuse me?!! This is an OPTION?!! Making my order just to eat the damn bread, I can't wait lol," a second remarked.

"We get [our] gravy from Popeyes. This is genius, adding to the list," a third added.

Others claimed that they were unable to get frozen rolls.

"My store doesn't sell them frozen! They told me they make them fresh to order so you can't get them frozen from them!! I wish I could get them frozen," a user said.

"Ours quit selling them frozen," another replied.

The Daily Dot reached out to Krystle and Texas Roadhouse via email for further information.

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Texas roadhouse sign(l), Woman talking(c), Rolls(r)

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is the time to start planning your feast.

TikToker Krystle Perkins (@perkinsonparkway), a DIY and home decoration influencer, posted a short clip sharing how to make tasty dinner rolls with ease. Viewed over 1.4 million times as of publication, TikTok users were grateful for the hack and shared some of their own.

"One of my family's best Thanksgiving hacks is that we get all of our rolls from Texas Roadhouse," Krystle begins.

"They come frozen. You let them thaw, and then you pop them in the oven for five minutes, and they are super delicious, and they come with the butter," she concludes.

@perkinsonparkway Posting this early so you can get your order in now! #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner ♬ original sound - Krystle Perkins | DIY & Home

Similar to Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits, there is a cult following around Texas Roadhouse's dinner rolls with honey cinnamon butter. Usually, the restaurant offers the rolls baked and ready to go, but it will sell frozen rolls around major holidays. A half dozen costs around $2.49, and a full dozen costs $4.99. They even come with the trademark butter.

Customers can place orders for rolls through the Texas Roadhouse website or app. Scroll through the menu to "Sides & Extras" and select the options for "Extra Fresh-Baked Bread" and "Extra Honey Cinnamon Butter." Add those to your cart, select a pickup method and time, and checkout.

In the comments section of her video, many viewers thanked Krystle for the tip.

"THANK YOU for not gatekeeping!! Placing my order now," one said.

"Excuse me?!! This is an OPTION?!! Making my order just to eat the damn bread, I can't wait lol," a second remarked.

"We get [our] gravy from Popeyes. This is genius, adding to the list," a third added.

Others claimed that they were unable to get frozen rolls.

"My store doesn't sell them frozen! They told me they make them fresh to order so you can't get them frozen from them!! I wish I could get them frozen," a user said.

"Ours quit selling them frozen," another replied.

The Daily Dot reached out to Krystle and Texas Roadhouse via email for further information.

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