3+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) Most servers agree that certain customer behaviors irk them, such as ordering water that goes untouched or being dog-whistled at to get their attention. One server reveals why customers who snatch a drink off a server's tray without their permission grind her gears. "Never take a drink off of a server's tray unless you hear the words, "please take this from off of this tray' come out of the server's mouth," TikTok creator @housecatchronicles begins the video. Regardless of whether your drink is the first one on the tray, her position still stands. "When a server is standing in front of your table, holding a tray brimming with drinks, and your drink happens to be right there in front of your face, that is not an invitation for you to then take your drink off of that tray," she explains....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (425+ words) When thrift shopping at Goodwill, one would expect to find decent items at affordable prices. After all, it is a thrift shop. At least, that's what it used to be. Within a couple of years, the organization has faced accusations of price gouging. As this Goodwill customer observed, the nonprofit cannot allegedly differentiate authentic luxury brands from counterfeits. "At the Goodwill right now. I have to show you guys how stupid this is," avid thrift shopper Brighton (@brightandbeyond777) says, standing in front of a bag rack inside her local Goodwill. "They have no idea what they're doing." Then, she flips her camera to pull what is supposed to be a Coach Signature Stripe Shoulder Khaki Yellow Hobo Bag hanging. Immediately, all signs indicate its true authenticity. "This extremely fake Coach. This is not even on straight," she says, focusing on the…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (423+ words) When a parent gives a child candy, the last thing they expect is for the kid to cry about it. But that was one Five Below shopper's experience after they realized what was inside her daughter's Fun Works candy. Now, the mother is demanding answers from the discount retailer in a viral TikTok." In the clip, Sarah (@sarahwithanh.eth) shares her child's horror at discovering there was more than just edible gel inside her Fun Works pen." "We bought this from Five Below," Sarah begins. "And my daughter was eating it and she was crying, saying that there was ants in this." Sarah holds the pen filled with red gel candy to a piece of paper. "I didn't believe her at first," she says as the child cries in the background. Sarah then starts squeezing the pen onto the paper....

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (419+ words) Rachel Leishman (She/Her) is an Assistant Editor at the Mary Sue. She's been a writer professionally since 2016 but was always obsessed with movies and television and writing about them growing up. A lover of Spider-Man and Wanda Maximoff's biggest defender, she has interests in all things nerdy and a cat named Benjamin Wyatt the cat. If you want to talk classic rock music or all things Harrison Ford, she's your girl but her interests span far and wide. Yes, she knows she looks like Florence Pugh. She has multiple podcasts, normally has opinions on any bit of pop culture, and can tell you can actors entire filmography off the top of her head. Her current obsession is Glen Powell's dog, Brisket. Her work at the Mary Sue often includes Star Wars, Marvel, DC, movie reviews, and interviews. Wildfires have…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (235+ words) Football fans have been counting down the days for the single biggest sporting event in U.S. history, and now it's finally here. So grab your pizza and Football fans have been counting down the days for the single biggest sporting event in U.S. history, and now it's finally here. So grab your pizza and your buffalo chicken dip because the party is about to start this Sunday, February 9. Continue reading to see everything you need to know about where to watch the big event, who will be playing, and who will be performing for the halftime show. If you don't have cable for the big game day this weekend, don't worry because there are a few options for where you can watch it! Two weeks ago, the Chiefs went head-to-head with the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, for…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago (403+ words) A woman went viral after posting about her long-distance boyfriend who will not buy her an engagement ring. The reason? He wants to buy a house with her instead, calling it "a bigger commitment," which many viewers see as a red flag. In a video with more than 580,000 views, TikTok user @notkwag explained how she recently moved states to build a life with her partner. He is not ready to commit to marriage but is willing to purchase joint property. For many, buying a home with a significant other is a major milestone, usually taken after marriage. Most legal experts advise against co-owning property without being married. That is because cohabiting couples do not have the same automatic property rights that come with marriage. If the relationship ends, courts typically divide jointly owned property equally, regardless of who paid more....

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (256+ words) Luke Bryan is going on tour! The "Country Girl" singer took to his Instagram to announce the tour on Monday, January 27, writing, "That neon's burning on Luke Bryan is going on tour! The "Country Girl" singer took to his Instagram to announce the tour on Monday, January 27, writing, "That neon's burning on me#CountrySongCameOnTourwill be coming to you this summer, featuring many special guests. Nut House ticket pre-sale starts Tuesday 1/28 at 8am local time. Tickets go on sale Friday 1/31 at 10am local time." Fans couldn't contain their excitement, and apparently, the site shut down when tickets became available. "Y'all wanted tickets so bad you literally broke the website. Sorry for the inconvenience. It's back up now: lukebryan.com," Bryan wrote in the comments of his post. The country singer will be joined on tour with special guests, including George Birge, Avery Anna,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (121+ words) The Nexus of Pop Culture and the Uncharted Universe [Roll Initiative featured image 1920 by 1080 pixels]We're thrilled to announce the launch of Roll Initiative, a brand-new corner of the internet dedicated to all things tabletop gaming Roll Initiative is a space built for the people who get it " the ones who see a stack of rulebooks and feel a weird sense of excitement instead of dread The ones who know the joy of lovingly painting a miniature, only to roll a one and watch that same miniature get absolutely obliterated in its first turn It's for the strategists, the storytellers, the dice hoarders, and the players who know that every game night is a chance to create something memorable....

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (406+ words) A woman is outraged after she says her Ninja Crispi exploded on just the second use. And the internet is arguing over whether to blame her or the manufacturer. TikTok user Kelsey (@kwkelsey) posted a video about the occurrence on July 2. The video shows the remains of Kelsey's Ninja Crispi air fryer. Its glass bowl is in pieces on the counter. "Safe to say it's NOT safe to use a Ninja air fryer," she wrote in the video's on-screen text. In the caption, she continued, "So, my Ninja glass air fryer blew up the second time using it." The Crispi is a portable glass air fryer sold by the company SharkNinja. Retailing for approximately $180, the Crispi is designed to make the traditional air fryer experience more portable. Shark advertises the Crispi as a way to make quick single-serve meals or…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago (430+ words) A superhost on Airbnb digitally harassed one of their former guests after asking him to leave a review'then the guest posted about it." In a video with over 188,000 views, TikTok content creator Sean Lans (@seanlans) posted his side of a recent debacle with a superhost on Airbnb. Lans took the request into account and followed the host's recommendation. He left a review after receiving multiple messages, but he was completely honest about his stay." "I gave a four-star review overall," he said. "It was a nice stay but not worth five stars." Lans identified two main issues with his stay: there was an overpowering air freshener scent that covered up a foul odor, and the thermostat was constantly set to 62 degrees." "One minute [after leaving the review], I started getting inundated with message after message from this host," the TikToker…...