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  • ‘He has nine charges’: Woman goes on second date with man. Then she realizes he’s ‘the Ted Bundy of Charleston’

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    A woman was completely shocked by a man’s behavior while on a second date with him. Then, she made a very quick Facebook post about him, and discovered some horrifying criminal charges that made her question the man’s behavior entirely. 

    “That man will probably kill somebody,” said @mikaylacapps in a video with over 1.4 million views since posting on Nov 8, 2025. 

    Since posting, other women have recounted their own experiences with the “Ted Bundy of Charleston,” a man who’s continued to frighten South Carolina women without any recourse. 

    Mikayla’s first date with the Charleston man

    “To preface this, I had gone on one date with this guy, two total,” she said in her TikTok video. “The first date [was] very fun. He was very respectful, very kind. He grabbed the check, talked a lot about his family, which I appreciated because I cherish my family as well. Just overall, no red flags.”

    She said that the man continued texting her very respectfully, but things went sour toward the weekend. 

    “He was very adamant that we hang out [that weekend],” she recounted. “I told him, ‘Look, my mom’s in town. It’s a busy weekend. Let’s just play it by ear.’ And he was like, ‘I’ll see you Sunday at three.’”

    The second date with the ‘Ted Bundy of Charleston’

    Despite feeling a bit unsure about his behavior, she relented to a second date that weekend after some mild encouragement from family members. After agreeing to the date, the man suddenly started pushing for a house date. 

    She remembered telling him, “Hmm, I don’t really do house dates on the second date. However, I will drive to you, and we can walk somewhere from your house.”

    But when she arrived at his house, he began behaving slightly irrationally. She left her keys in his house and walked with him, but noticed something was off with him. “As we’re walking [to the restaurant], he starts saying over and over again, ‘You’re so beautiful. You’re so beautiful. You’re so beautiful.’ To the point where instead of saying thank you, I started saying, like, ‘I know, I know, like you’ve gotta chill,’” she said. 

    As they were opening the door to the restaurant, he said, “Are you ready to do what it takes to take this all the way?” Something that baffled her, considering it was the second date. She asked him to take things at her pace, something he agreed to at the time. 

    But, as the date started and they got seated, his behavior got worse. He continuously asked her why she wasn’t happy to be with him, something that irked her, as she had a long week before. 

    After several drinks, she said his behavior became even more concerning. “He does not stop drinking. I do. I stop. He’s pounding them,” she said. “Then he starts to say things like, ‘I make more money than God,’ and then talks about his huge penis at dinner.”

    She decided she wanted to leave the restaurant, but she remembered that her keys were at his house. Troubled, she decided to go back with him to grab her keys and get out. When they arrived at his house, though, he convinced her to stay for a beer. 

    He says something truly deranged when they get back

    When they got back, the situation turned from ugly to completely horrifying. “This is where it gets [expletive] weird,” she said. “He slams his beer off to the side, grabs mine straight out of my hand, drinks it, then takes my hand, bites my pinky, bites the [expletive] out of it.”

    She pulled away and said, “‘Ow, why did you do that?’ And he said, ‘Do what?’ I was like, ‘You just bit my [expletive] finger.’ He said, ‘No, I didn’t.’ I was like, ‘Yeah, you [expletive] did.’”

    Then, the man made a disturbing and jarring confession. He admitted he had been charged with rape four years before. “He says, ‘Four years ago, I was charged with rape.’ Awesome. Lovely,” she said. “So I’m asking questions, I’m pressing. First question, ‘Did you do it?’ The more questions I ask, the more lies I catch him in.”

    The man then admitted that two days before, he had a gun to his head and was planning on ending his life. He told her that he didn’t do it because of her. 

    Mikayla tried to calm the man down, but felt completely frightened. She stood up to leave, but he grabbed her arm to stop her. “He’s like, ‘Wait, why can’t we make this work? Why don’t you like me?’ Pretty self-explanatory. I’m bee-lining it. I’m out the [expletive] door,” she said. “He tries to stop me from getting in my car, and then he starts to throw a little fit and he’s like, ‘Sorry you can’t handle me. Sorry you can’t handle that I opened up to you.’ I was like, ‘You think this is my [expletive] fault?’”

    @mikaylacapps if you don’t wanna listen to me yap I get it just skip to 3:10 and that’s the good stuff…. I hate it here. #fyp #foryou #datingincharleston #chs #menscareme ♬ original sound – MIKAYLA

    Escaping the situation

    She locked herself in her car and drove off, heading back home. She remembered on the drive back that she let this man pick her up from there on the first date. So, when she got back, she packed her bags and headed to a friend’s place. 

    The man continued calling her to ask whether she got home safely. She gave him a quick reply that night to let him know she did. 

    The next morning, he texted her to apologize. She responded to try and keep him calm and unbothered. “I’m trying to be very nice and I’m like, ‘Look, I just don’t think that you’re quite in a head space to deal with all of this,’ you know, and I’m trying to play it cool,” she said. 

    Posting to Facebook

    After her extremely scary night, Mikayla decided to post to the “Are We Dating the Same Guy? Charleston” Facebook Group. 

    The responses she got back were even more baffling. 

     “I think other girls should know about it,” she said. “And when I did, the receipts came flooding and I had like 90 people [expletive] interact with it because he’s insane.”

    According to her, the Facebook responses gave her mugshots and background check screenshots. “He has nine charges, four of which are sexual assault, two rape, and then two battery and assault of the third degree,” she said. 

    She also added that she had previously Googled his name and found nothing. “Where the [expletive] were those? Would’ve loved to know that.”

    She then texted the man and told him to “leave [her] the [expletive] alone,” keeping the sweatshirt he left with her. 

    Mikayla warned her viewers toward the end of her video to look out for the ‘Ted Bundy of Charleston.’ 

    Other commenters weren’t surprised by her description either. “The second you said Ted Bundy of Charleston I knew exactly who you meant,” one commenter wrote. 

    Another Charleston woman, Madison, said, “[I] walked into this man’s house. [It had] straight up murder vibes. I had a feeling in my stomach and RAN out on the street until I got an Uber a few streets down.”

    The Mary Sue has reached out to Mikayla.

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  • TikToker Ordered To Pay Her Husband’s Ex-Wife $1.75 Million After Affair & North Carolina Jury Says “Play Stupid Games, Win Expensive Prizes”

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    This TikTok drama is messier than a holiday family dinner, and influencer Brenay Kennard is learning that virality can come with a $1.75 million price tag.

    Source: @lifeofbrenay / Instagram

    According to a press release from the Law Office of Robnetta B. Jones, a North Carolina jury ruled in favor of Akira Montague, a Durham mom of two who claimed that Kennard used her friendship and influencer clout to seduce Montague’s then-husband, Timothy Montague.

    Akira Montague
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    Montague claimed that Kennard flaunted their affair on social media and alleged that the TikToker brazenly filmed content with Timothy inside Akira’s home while she was asleep. Through her lawyers Montague claimed that Kennard shared posts online that led to harassment and death threats against her and her children.

    The News-Observer reports that Kennard was found guilty of “criminal conversation,” which is legal talk for having sex with someone’s spouse. She was also charged with “alienation of affection,” a rare claim that lets a spouse sue someone for breaking up their marriage.

    “This judgment isn’t about revenge, it’s about accountability,” Jones said in a statement, calling the win “a victory for women across America who too often suffer similar betrayals.”

    According to People, the jury deliberated for less than two hours before hitting Kennard with a $1.5 million penalty for alienation of affection and another $250,000 for criminal conversation. The influencer, who has over three million followers on TikTok and Instagram, represented herself during the trial. Clearly, the jury wasn’t swayed by her “it’s not my fault” defense.

    Kennard told People that she believes the verdict was “outrageous” and “all about money,” insisting that Akira’s marriage was “falling apart for years.” But the jury wasn’t buying it.

    As reported by The News & Observer, after the verdict was read, Montague’s supporters broke into cheers and chants of “Team A-kira!” in the courtroom.

    So, moral of the story? North Carolina doesn’t mess around with dirty doggin’. The next time a TikTok influencer thinks about posting a “Get Ready With Me” while someone else’s husband is in the background, maybe remember: some content just ain’t worth $1.75 million.

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  • ‘What the America’: Walmart shopper buys Great Value ‘mystery’ mac and cheese. Why does it look like that?

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    Wicked: For Good is less than two weeks away, and brands have already launched collaborations. A plethora of Elphaba and Glinda merchandise has flooded stores and online. This year marks the return and debut of old and new items, including the Great Value Mystery Macaroni and Cheese.

    What is the Wicked x Great Value collab?

    Last year, Walmart hopped on the bandwagon by launching its own Wicked-themed products in anticipation of the first film. Among them was their generic macaroni and cheese, packaged in a green-and-pink microwavable cup. Across the whimsical cups are questions in white font: “Which one will you get? Pink or Green?” When water is added, “the real magic happens,” according to the retailer’s website. Afterward, the cheese sauce will determine what color the buyer receives: Enchantingly Emerald or Perfectly Pink. 

    Does green go well with mac and cheese?

    Avid U.K.-based Wicked fan Katie (@_katiekoala_) stands in her kitchen holding the pink-and-green Great Value Mystery Color mac and cheese cup.

    “Open this monstrosity of mac and cheese with me,” she says in a voice-over. “I pray it’s not Elphaba.” Then, she preps it with 3.4 million viewers.

    First, she peels open the paper lid and pours in the water. Next, she mixes the contents with a fork and pops the cup into the microwave. Once it’s done, the content creator adds the bright green cheese powder to the watery mixtures and stirs, turning green with each whisk. Unfortunately, Katie got what she didn’t want. Subsequently, the appearance left her repulsed.

    “What is this green crap?” she asks, appalled. “It looks so gross, oh my god.”

    Viewers are disgusted

    The comments section was unanimous in its criticism of the Elphaba mac and cheese, calling it unappetizing.

    “What the America,” the top comment with over 29k likes wrote.

    “This may be worse than jojo siwa chicken curry,” another remarked, referring to the limited-edition JoJo Siwa pink curry.

    “Why [does] it look like dusty matcha?” a third questioned.

    “They should have made it a bright green at least. literally looks like molded mac and cheese,” a fourth stated.

    “Who thought this was a good idea? honestly, it looks gross,” a fifth commented.

    Suppose this bewitches you; see who you get when you purchase the mac and cheese available at Walmart. Wicked: For Good hits theaters on November 21.

    @_katiekoala_ let’s open some @Wicked: For Good Mac and cheese together ? #wickedmovie #wickedforgood #wickedmusical #meme #fyp ♬ Dr Rick Trager Chase Theme – K Crew

    The Mary Sue reached out to Katie via email and TikTok comment as well as Walmart via media contact form.

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  • ‘What is happening?’: North Carolina fine dining server sees note from guest who plans to propose but has a really, really weird request

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    Love might be priceless, but this guy definitely tried to get it comped. A North Carolina fine dining server is going viral after sharing the most unhinged reservation note she’s ever received. First, the soon-to-be groom (allegedly) asked if the hostess could join him and his girlfriend for dinner.

    If that’s not weird enough, he then casually wondered if the entire meal could be free. His reason? He “guesses” he might be proposing that night, but didn’t exactly have the funds. The internet’s response has been one for the books. “Sir, if you can’t afford the appetizers, maybe hold off on the lifelong commitment,” one commenter wrote.

    Unorthodox Proposal?

    Bri’s (@b.tbo92) half-minute clip has set a fire with 46,000 views. Amid background laughter, Bri succinctly tells the story that has hundreds laughing in her comments section. She starts, “OK, I need to do a dramatic reading of this reservation note we just got.” 

    Before she gets into it, Bri briefly mentions how, when making a reservation, customers can also leave a note for the restaurant to see. She then reads the note line by line. It’s comically short, straightforward, and … bizarre?

    She reads, “’Oh, can I have one of your hosts sit with us and enjoy a meal together? Just us three. Also, can I have the restaurant pay for my meal? I guess I’m proposing to my girlfriend and don’t have that much money, but wanna eat somewhere good for a change.”

    As she finishes reading, Bri’s co-workers can be heard in the background howling in laughter. As Bri joins in on the fun, someone in the back says, “What do you mean ‘I guess?’ The clip ends, and the viewers are left simultaneously baffled and humored.

    Is Proposing at a Restaurant a Good Idea?

    As common as restaurant proposals go, the internet is split on whether it is a good idea. On February 24, Brides.com posted an article titled, “How to Plan the Perfect Restaurant Proposal.” Mentioned at the beginning of the article was, “The best proposal locations—whether a restaurant, vacation locale, or backyard—are the ones that played a role in the couple’s history.” So, not only is Mr. Comp-My-Meal broke, but he wasn’t even planning a sentimental proposal. He specifically mentioned wanting to dine “somewhere good for a change.” 

    On the other hand, The Daily Meal posted “6 Reasons You Should Never Propose In A Restaurant.” Among the list were unoriginality, having an audience, and being attention-seeking. However, it seems that’s exactly what Bri’s customer was aiming for.

    @b.tbo92

    “I guess” hahahaha what’s going on!!!!

    ♬ original sound – Bri ?

    Even after viewing the hilarious TikTok, Bri’s viewers brought another layer of comedy. One of them perfectly summarizes the entire situation: “Can someone third wheel my proposal? Also, I’m broke.”

    Another viewer says, “They need moral AND financial support.” While another jokes, “Like sir you might have bigger fish to fry than a proposal.”

    Someone asks, “Can you reject a reservation bc if u can I think u should,” to which Bri responds, “I don’t think we have.”

    One viewer, among many dying to know the result, inquires, “How old did they end up being??” Bri responds, “Like mid 30s lol.”

    Finally, if you happen to be a note-leaver for restaurants, this one’s for you. One viewer says, “I stopped leaving notes bc I just assumed yall don’t read them (I never said anything weird just like “would love a booth if available ”) SO finding out you all do read them & people leave notes like this is so funny.” 

    Bri answered, “Oh we read them!! Most are normal like you mentioned but occasionally we get sh-t like this and it’s top tier entertainment.”

    The Mary Sue reached out to Bri via email for comment.

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  • ‘The way you checked the card right away’: Miami woman hosts gender reveal party. She didn’t expect her mom to sabotage her big moment

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    A Miami, Florida, woman excitedly pops a balloon at the gender reveal of her unborn baby in front of her loved ones. However, she quickly discovers that her mom pranked her on her special day.

    In a video with over 4.3 million views, TikToker Koko (@embracingembryo) pokes a small balloon on a table, surrounded by friends and family. The balloon pops, revealing a blue background, indicating that her baby is a boy.

    She jumps for joy and can’t contain her excitement. To double-check the results, she reaches for a paper across the table. Then she realizes there’s a mistake.

    Did her mom purposely sabotage the gender reveal?

    She can barely rip the envelope open as her hands shake with excitement. She kneels to the ground and tears open the paper.

    She sees a paper with the words, “It’s a girl.” Koko yells, “Mama,” in a disappointed tone and throws the paper to the ground. Unable to contain her disappointment after her initial reaction, she walks away from her party.

    On-screen text reads, “You think you can hurt me? My mom purposely put the wrong gender at my own reveal.” The caption continues, “All I wanted was a beautiful moment. I didn’t expect it to end in tears.”

    Like many major life events, such as baby showers, bachelorette parties, and weddings, gender reveal parties can bring out the worst in attendees and hosts alike. The Mary Sue previously reported that another Florida woman’s mom revealed her child’s gender at her reveal party, drawing attention away from the mom-to-be.

    How did viewers react to the reveal?

    In the comments, some viewers questioned whether Koko was more disappointed with the actual gender of her unborn child or the prank.

    “The hate girls receive before they’re even born is crazy,” one writes.

    “I thought we all just want a healthy baby,” another says.

    Gender disappointment is relatively common. Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Louann Brizendine tells TODAY that around 1 in 5 pregnant women experience some degree of disappointment after finding out the gender of their baby.

    However, others come to Koko’s defense, saying her mom was out of line for ruining the gender reveal.

    “A gender reveal is NOTTT the time for playing, jokes whatever. Everrr,” a commenter says.

    “She wasn’t upset it was a girl she’s upset her mom literally ruined her gender reveal,” another writes.

    “I could understand being upset, not because the gender was different, but bc the moment was stolen. She wanted her initial reaction to be THE reaction. You can’t redo it,” a third adds.

    @embracingembryo All I wanted was a beautiful moment. I didn’t expect it to end in tears ? #pregnancy #genderreveal #baby #heartbroken ♬ original sound – ?

    The Mary Sue reached out to Koko via email for further comment.

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  • Meadow Lane, TikTok’s Favorite Unopened Gourmet Grocery Store, Finally Gets an Opening Date

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    Meadow Lane will be Nussdorf’s first major opening and marks his official leap into the world of gourmet groceries. Before this chapter, he worked in venture capital for about six years, investing in a range of brands, some food-related. Retail, he tells me, is a completely different challenge though.

    “I’m honored and humbled that people are this excited for something,” Nussdorf told me when I visited the store at 355 Greenwich Street. “I am super passionate about it, of course,” he added, “but I feel like a lot of people are equally as passionate about it, which is shocking to me.”

    An upscale grocer focused on natural produce isn’t exactly a new concept, especially for health-conscious shoppers in major cities. There’s Erewhon, the LA staple founded in 1966 by Michio and Aveline Kushi, where $20 can buy you the “Hailey Bieber smoothie” and likely a few extra TikTok followers. Eataly has great authentic Italian produce and pantry staples at its outposts, located in places like New York, Chicago, Boston, and Los Angeles. And at Butterfield Market on the Upper East Side and Bonberi Mart in the West Village, you can stock up on fruit, vegetables, and prepackaged meals, equally delicious with very New York price tags.

    But Nussdorf’s timing coincides with a new era of wellness. Functional nutrition is the latest thing for young consumers. From “protein-packed potato chips” to “cognition-enhancing mocktails,” there’s a flurry of new products that target everything from better sleep to gut health, according to McKinsey’s recently released Future of Wellness Survey. The same report says that in the US, UK, and Germany approximately two thirds of Gen Z and millennials say they bought functional-nutrition products last year, and much of what Meadow Lane stocks (matcha from Montauk General Store, speciality oils and vinegars, Sun Elixir juices) sits squarely in that niche.

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  • ‘This was right next to the Justice stuff’: Walmart shopper heads to the girls’ aisle. The clothes on the rack have her demanding answers

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    A lot of the time, clothing is just a matter of taste—but has Walmart gone too far with its new girl clothes?

    In a viral TikTok, which has amassed 28,100 views, Sadiya (@its_sadiyaaa) panned the camera around what appeared to be a child’s clothing section, which was accompanied by on-screen text reading: “WTF is this @Walmart.”

    Clothing included in the section includes a white lace dress, a pink lace bralette, a pink lace crop top, a plaid miniskirt, and a black lace bralette/bodice.

    Attached to these items was a label saying “My Sister’s Closet” with a size range of 7-18.

    In Walmart terms, the 7-18 clothing range is known as its ‘Big Girl’ selection, which is specifically designed for adolescent and pre-teen girls.

    For commenters, this begged an important question: are these clothes really appropriate?

    Sadiya didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via TikTok comment.

    @its_sadiyaaa Am I the only one who thinks this shouldn’t be in the girls section @Walmart #wtf ♬ original sound – lea ⭐️

    “I saw these the other day and said the exact same thing,” one commenter wrote. “A CHILD does not need an off-the-shoulder crop top. Weird.”

    Sharing a photo of similar items, in what appeared to be the same section, a second commenter added, “I took a pic of the same! This was right next to the Justice stuff. My Walmart has 4 types of women’s sections: kids, teens, adults, and plus size. This was in the kids…”

    A third echoed, “YES! I seen these a few months ago and it’s so predatory. Why is it named that and why do clothes marketed towards little girls ages 4 to 12 look like that?”

    However, other commenters didn’t see the problem.

    “What is weird about this?” a fourth asked. “The clothes are cute.”

    “Out of pure curiosity, have you ever met an 11-14 year old?” a fifth queried. “They do not fit women’s clothes and still do not want to wear unicorns. [This stuff] covers up wayyy more than I was at 13-15 anyway.”

    A sixth agreed, saying, “That’s literally the pre-teen section. What’s the issue?”

    This isn’t a new problem

    It isn’t just the ‘Big Girl’ section of Walmart that’s worrying people. Earlier this year, a disgruntled parent called out Walmart for stocking crop tops for young girls.

    In the TikTok, she showed footage of folded crop tops on shelves and addressed Walmart directly, saying, “I just want to know why every shirt that’s in the little girls’ section is a cropped shirt. It’s so weird. Definitely, not OK. Walmart does better. Every one of them is a crop. Absolutely not OK.”

    Walmart didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via contact form.

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  • ‘Is Hawaii not in US??’: Woman splurges on $2K jacket from Miu Miu in Hawaii. Then she tries to take it to New York store for repairs—and is blocked

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    Miu Miu is having its viral moment—but what if the latest fashion craze isn’t what it’s all cracked up to be?

    After buying into the hype, TikToker Tiff (@tiffkimmm) was left bitterly disappointed. So much so that she decided to air her grievances on the app.

    “This is your sign not to buy ready-to-wear at Miu Miu,” she said. Tiff then showed viewers a grey fleece jacket, which she claims is “viral.”

    What’s wrong with this Miu Miu sweater?

    “I’ve only had this jacket for maybe a month now, and tell me why the little scrunchy thing fell off?” she asked. Tiff then showed the empty sleeve sans the “scrunchie thing.” Without the string looped inside the sleeve, she was unable to tighten or “scrunch” it.

    “This is what it’s supposed to look like,” Tiff said, showing viewers the other sleeve for comparison. “One day, I just wanted to wear it, [but] noticed that it fell off. I didn’t know where it went.”

    Holding up the string, she added, “I was cleaning the floor, and I found this. ‘

    Tiff says she was then told to take the jacket to the newest Miu Miu in New York. When she arrived at the store, she was greeted by “a really lovely” staff member. While things started off well, everything changed when the worker came out and told her that if she wanted her jacket repaired, she had to pay a fee because Hawaii isn’t considered to be ‘in the country.’

    “I’m sorry, I thought Hawaii was in the US. Last time I checked, and I think I learned this in fifth grade, Hawaii is a state number 50. Why is this considered international?”

    She continued, “It’s not even about the fee; I can pay the fee. Actually, no, I don’t want to pay the fee because I literally paid like $2k for this jacket, and I only wore [it] like twice. So I’m now patiently waiting for the Hawaii [shopping assistant] to message me, but this is unacceptable. I mean, objectively so cute, very comfortable, but it’s kind of giving Columbia, and Columbia probably has better quality than this.”

    Tiff didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via TikTok comment and email.

    @tiffkimmm @Miu Miu this is crazy… ? when did Hawaii become international?! LOL #miumiu #fyp #quality #qualitycontrol #luxury ♬ original sound – Tiff ☁️

    In the comments, users couldn’t quite believe the price tag.

    “$2k for 80% Polyester 20% Recycled Polyester [jacket], that falls apart in a month,” one wrote.

    “$2k for fleece…” another despaired. “Did we not learn anything from Wisdom?” This commenter is referencing influencer Wisdom Kaye’s moment with the brand.

    “This is a social experiment,” a third said. “This literally costs $15 to make.”

    A fifth added, “That looks like something I can easily thrift. What’s wrong with the world?”

    “That jacket is 2k!?!” a sixth said, incredulous. “And the cheap elastic and plastic drawstring broke … Wow.”

    The video not only amassed 304,600 views—it also reached the brand itself. In a follow-up clip, Tiff flaunted the elaborate flower arrangement the brand sent, along with their assurance that they will fix the jacket with no additional cost.

    Still, in the video description, the creator said she remained skeptical. “Very sweet of them, but not sure how I feel about buying certain RTW [items] from them anymore,” she admitted.

    Miu Miu didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via email.

    More fashion disasters

    Like Miu Miu, fashion brand TheRealReal has amassed some negative attention on TikTok recently.

    Like Tiff, TikToker Ani (@anisaurussss) bought a dress in good faith, but was horrified to discover a suspicious stain in the crotch area of the attached bodysuit.

    She said, “That’s disgusting. Do you guys not have quality control at The Real Real when you’re, you know, bringing in clothes and accessories and inspecting them? Like, is that not part of the process?”

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  • TikTok Billionaire Is Making Bari Weiss’s ‘Anti-Woke’ College Tuition Free

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    A few years ago, Bari Weiss founded her own “anti-woke” college. The University of Austin, which claims it wants to “dare” its students to “think,” has made waves for many reasons, and Weiss and her cohort have sought to position it as the future model of American education. That model includes a curriculum where students do stuff like study the philosophical beliefs of people like Palantir CEO Alex Karp—make of that what you will. The school also appears to be on its way to accreditation, which would help with calling itself an actual university. Now, in a surprising twist, the rightwing school has a fairly leftwing offering to its students: free tuition.

    This week, on its Substack, UATX announced that it would not be charging future students for the pleasure of attending. The school writes:

    Graduates spend decades shouldering debt for hollow credentials. This debt influences every decision they make: What job to take. Where to live. When to marry. When to have children. Some will never start that company. Never take that risk. Never build what they were meant to build. Meanwhile, universities take billions of subsidies from Washington while hoarding billions in endowments. And every year, they raise tuition.

    UATX will never charge tuition,” the blog adds. “And we will never take government money.”

    But you know what it will take? Billionaire money. Billionaire money is definitely up for grabs. UATX notes that just such a wonderful gift has set its students free:

    Thanks to a $100 million gift from Jeff Yass — the largest donation since UATX was founded in 2021 — we’re breaking the chains. His gift marks the launch of a $300 million campaign to build a university that sets students free. Our bet: Create graduates so exceptional they’ll pay it forward when they succeed, financing the tuition of the next generation. When our students build important companies, defend our nation, advance scientific frontiers, build families, and create works that elicit awe, they’ll remember who made their excellence possible. And they’ll give back.

    Yes, the reason that UATX is able to make its “college” tuition-free is because it just received a generous donation from Jeff Yass, a pivotal investor in TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. Last December, Fortune reported that, despite a ban on the social media site, TikTok might be able to survive in the U.S., thanks to Yass, who is also a donor to Trump’s super PAC. Yass has been described as a “billionaire pal” of Trump’s and a “libertarian poker player,” and his Susquehanna International Group, a trading firm and investment group, holds a 15 percent stake in ByteDance a source told the New York Times. In the past, Yass has also been linked to other interesting activities, including $16 million in donations to anti-Muslim and pro-Israel groups, and he was also linked to funding challenges aimed at Obama’s Iran nuclear deal, The Guardian previously wrote. Yass also reportedly donated to Trump’s ridiculous new White House ballroom.

    That said, it’s nice to see the rightwing supporting tuition-free college! Now where have I heard that idea before…oh yeah, I believe a certain Senator from Vermont has been really supportive of it. I also believe, if my memory serves me correctly, that he was ridiculed as a “communist” and accused of trying to impose Soviet-style collectivization on our nation for having the temerity to suggest that America’s young people shouldn’t die with college loan debt and we could just make billionaires pay for it.

    But, of course, none of this is very surprising. The modern conservative movement has always preferred private money to public funding—arguably because whoever holds the purse strings has the power and, these days, conservatives really seem to prefer that unaccountable billionaires have the power rather than an elected bureaucracy with checks and balances.

    Yes, if you’re a billionaire, starting your own school is very “in” these days. Elon Musk has one, Jeff Bezos has one, and Bill Ackman is a proud supporter of the Alpha School, a startup educational franchise that uses AI to teach kids instead of teachers. Then there are the host of other educational websites from rightwing influencers like Jordan Peterson and Dennis Prager. In short: If you have deep pockets and want to indoctrinate the future leaders of tomorrow, it’s never been a better time to jump on the bandwagon.

    Even Zuck has one. Yes, it recently came to light that Mark Zuckerberg had opened his own school at his massive residence in Palo Alto several years ago. It’s somewhat unclear what the point of the school was, although Wired notes that it was called the “Bicken Ben School,” named after one of Zuck’s family chickens. However, according to Wired, the school was accused of operating without the proper license, and neighbors were annoyed that an illegal school was operating in their community. Wired cites emails that claim the school was shut down in June of this year. However, a lawyer associated with the family told the outlet that “the school didn’t close, per se. It simply moved. It’s not clear where it is now located, or whether the school is operating under a different name.”

    The future of education is filled with disruption and innovation.

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  • ‘That’s more insulting than not tipping’: Texas Roadhouse worker receives ridiculous tip on $49 bill. Then she shows her co-workers

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    It doesn’t take long working in the food service industry for some tipping patterns to emerge. Rightly or wrongly, certain groups have reputations for being good or bad tippers. Fellow food service workers, for example, are widely known as some of the best tippers. Conversely, European tourists are considered some of the worst tippers.

    Perhaps no group is as notorious for being bad tippers than teenagers.

    Late last week, Texas Roadhouse server Jordyn (@todaywithmamajo) received a tip from a group of teenagers that has some shaking their heads and others bemoaning tipping culture.

    In a viral TikTok, Jordyn approaches a fellow Texas Roadhouse server sitting in a booth while another one films.

    “Look at my tip,” she says, brandishing the receipt. The other woman and the person recording burst out laughing.

    “I’m sorry,” the other woman says through peels of laughter.

    Grinning, Jordyn displays the receipt for the camera. The bill came to $43.92. The tip? Two measly cents.

    “Look at my tip,” she says again, shaking the receipt. “Two cents. Two cents!”

    In just four days, her post has racked up over 86,000 views. Jordyn didn’t respond to a direct message sent via TikTok.

    How much should you tip?

    It’s common knowledge that America has comparatively robust tipping culture compared to other countries. In recent years, tipping culture has become something of a trope among naysayers who claim it’s out of control.

    While the critics may have a point about gratuity creep, it’s long been standard practice to tip people in food service. It’s so pervasive that the vast majority of food service workers are legally paid less than minimum wage—as little as $2.13/hour—based on the understanding that tips will make up the difference.

    In the United States, the majority of people tip between 15% and 20% on their drinks and meals in a full-service restaurant.

    Anything more than 20% is generally considered a good tip; anything less then 15% a bad tip.

    The best and worst tippers

    There’s no guaranteed way to tell if a customer will be generous or stingy with gratuity. Interestingly, often the people who brag to the waitstaff or bartender about being good tippers are average at best.

    That said, there are some trends that food service workers recognize. As previously noted, fellow food industry workers typically leave large tips. Most servers would probably agree that people having a business meeting over a meal or drinks will probably tip relatively well.

    Teens, on the other hand, are seen as the most likely to stiff servers. There’s actually some data to back this up.

    A YouGov survey found that young adults are the most likely to leave a tiny tip or no tip at all. “Among adults under 30, 21% say they typically leave a tip of 5% (14%) or nothing (7%) for average service,” YouGov reports.

    Business Insider reports that Gen-Z is the worst generation at tipping. Only a quarter tip 20%. Over half of Baby Boomers, on the other hand, tip 20%.

    In comments, Jordyn confirms that she doesn’t expect much from teens. “It was just some teenagers, so I figured they wasn’t gonna tip anyways, but I still gave great service!” she writes.

    Several restaurant workers backed up the Texas Roadhouse server’s assessment of teenagers.

    “Dang I got tipped like that before aka teenagers,” wrote Brittany Jade, seemingly without knowing Jordyn’s customers were teens. “But I always tell myself well at least I got 2 cents of a brain to learn to tip correctly lol.”

    Texas Roadhouse tip reignites the great gratuity debate

    Jordyn’s post set off another round of debate about tipping culture.

    Tim R. repeated the same arguments that have become ubiquitous when the subject arises. “If you guys would stop working at companies that expect you to live off tips and work somewhere that pay you a decent wage then maybe this tipping culture would go away,” he wrote.

    Someone going by @whalen_production posted a different version of the same, writing, “Not their job to pay you. It’s your bosses’ job to pay you.”

    While statements such as these may make for good rage bait, they ignore the reality that this is industry standard, not something one Texas Roadhouse server can change.

    Plus, like many servers, Jordyn’s grin as she showed her coworkers the two-cent tip indicates that she clearly knows that it’s about average. It’s just a fact that some tables tip well; some don’t.

    Like Hailey shared, “I got 5$ on a 115$ and 128$ check today. But then a 2-top tipped me 100$, so it’s cool.”

    “I loveee when I’m having a bad day and then I get a great tip unexpectedly,” Jordyn wrote in response.

    @todaywithmamajo Jesus take the wheel ?? #serverlife #serverproblems #texasroadhouse #servertips #fyp ♬ original sound – TodayWithMaMaJo

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  • What’s Trending On TikTok This Week: Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean, & More!

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    It’s October 31, 2025 (Happy Halloween!), and this week on TikTok, trending audios are continuing to be led by our favorite showgirl, Taylor Swift, with old 2000s hits following close behind. We’ve been spending this week learning new dances and forcing our besties to film Halloween trends at our local pumpkin patch.

    Here are the viral trending TikTok audios we’ve been obsessed with this week.

    ‘Telephone’ By Lady Gaga

    Sorry, we cannot hear you, we’re kinda busy scrolling on TikTok! Whenever Lady Gaga‘s music comes back around on our FYPs, we can’t help but cheer. Our phone has been getting a little dry lately, and ‘Telephone’ is defintely bringing the excitement that we’ve been needing back. If you love to strut in a cute going-out outfit, this trend is for you. Grab your besties on a Friday night out, pull the best look you’ve got in your closet, and strut down the street to ‘Telephone!’

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    ‘Beez In The Trap’ By Nicki Minaj

    2000s female rap never dies! Our favorite moment was when the Jonas Brothers and Khalid linked up this week in Orlando to film this trend. A collaboration we never saw coming! All our favorite duos on the internet are linking up to participate in this fun trend featuring Nicki Minaj’s ‘Beez In The Trap’ and 4 Non Blondes’ ‘What’s Up’—who would have seen this remix coming!?

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NICKI MINAJ:
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    ‘Nobody’s Son’ By Sabrina Carpenter

    Sabrina Carpenter on our FYP? What’s new? Ever since Man’s Best Friend was released, our girl Sabrina has been ruling every trend on TikTok. ‘Nobody’s Son’ has been resurfacing again, and we’re totally here for it. With this trend, fans are calling out their exes while looking gorgeous doing it.

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SABRINA CARPENTER:
    FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | KOMI | TIKTOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE | YOUTUBE

    ‘Mimosa 2000’ By Furacão 2000

    Who thought this Brazilian song would be popular on TikTok? Not us, but we’re definitely here for this new trending sound. We want more of this party sound on our FYP in the future! Find this song in your feed with people dancing and just having a great time overall. Join in on the fun, why don’t you!?

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    INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

    ‘This Will Be (Everlasting Love)’ By Natalie Cole

    Every fall season, ‘This Will Be (Everlasting Love)’ comes back around. This song is simply timeless, and we will never grow tired of it. Head to your nearest cafe dressed head to toe in your best fall fit, arm in arm with your lover. Make a cute little video and post to TikTok using this sound. This will certainly be “an everlasting love” this fall season!

    ‘So Easy (To Fall In Love)’ By Olivia Dean

    We can’t get enough of Olivia Dean. Her new album, The Art of Loving, has been making everyone on the internet fall in love with her and her dreamy sound. We’ve been loving all the support ‘So Easy (To Fall In Love)’ has been getting on our FYP. Olivia is currently on tour with Sabrina Carpenter—go support our girl and get tickets! While you’re on the barricade, make sure you make a TikTok with this Olivia Dean song.

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OLIVIA DEAN:
    FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK WEBSITE YOUTUBE

    That’s a wrap on this week’s trending TikTok audios! Have you participated in any of these trends? If you do, make sure you tag us on TwitterInstagram, and Facebook.

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  • ‘Krusty Kreme’: Former Krispy Kreme worker goes to Walmart. Then he exposes the truth about the Krispy Kreme donuts

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    When you’re craving a Krispy Kreme donut and there isn’t a location nearby, some grocery stores carry them in designated areas.

    Walmart, Publix, Stater Bros., Costco, Food Lion, RaceTrac, and Speedway are places to stop by for a sweet tooth fix, according to Yahoo. Because the company prides itself on making donuts ‘fresh off the line,’ the question arises: are all Krispy Kreme donuts baked fresh? A former Krispy Kreme employee warns viewers not to eat Walmart Krispy Kreme donuts after revealing a questionable best-by date printed on the box.

    While inside a Walmart, TikTok creator Naiwal (@i_am_naiwal) shares how ‘Krispy Kreme hasn’t changed one bit.’

    “All right, y’all know I used to work at Krispy Kreme. The one I worked at is awful,” he says, standing in front of a rack of Krispy Kreme donuts, focusing on the sign that reads ‘delivered fresh daily from your local shop!’ in white font.

    “So, ‘delivered fresh daily from your local shop,’ right?” he recites, without conviction. Then, he pulls out a box of assorted dozen chocolate and glazed donuts from the shelf. “What the [expletive] is the date on that?” the content creator asks, showing the 1/1/2025 best-by date printed in black ink. “Do not buy these [expletive] Krispy Kreme donuts.”

    Krispy Kreme nightmare

    From there, Naiwal recalls his experience working for the bakery company. “As someone who used to work there, do not drink their soda. They do not change those,” he warns. “This is the stickiest place you could work.” However, it doesn’t stop there. “There [were] roaches,” he says. “This isn’t slander. This is just my personal experience. I’m just gonna say that right now.”

    Although every location is different, Mashed reported a video posted a decade ago from a North Carolina customer claiming the black dots climbing the machines were bugs. However, the donut shop denied these claims after investigating the store.

    “[A professional pest control company] concluded that there were no signs of bugs anywhere in the shop, and we were able to determine that what is depicted in your video was in fact doughnut crumbs and not bugs,” a spokesperson said, per Mashed.

    In the caption, he jokingly refers to the company as “Krusty Kreme.”

    Viewers were appalled

    The video accumulated over 32,000 views. Viewers were torn in the comments section, with many saying this ruined Krispy Kreme for them.

    “No… don’t do this to me… I can’t lose Krispy Kreme,” one viewer pleaded.

    “My eyes opened really wide when I saw that date,” another commented.

    “[expletive] we lost another place to eat,” a third said.

    “EWWWW HOW[?] did they mean the 11????” a fourth asked, referring to the date on the sticker.

    Does Krispy Kreme make its donuts fresh?

    According to its website, the company delivers its donuts fresh to grocery stores. Whether the date in the video was a mistake is unknown. On the other hand, their shops bake them throughout the day, depending on how busy they are.

    Nevertheless, if you want a guaranteed fresh confection, you can visit one of their stores during Hot Light hours. Typically, hours are 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with donuts fresh off the line and ready to eat. Not only that, you may even receive a free Original Glazed—one per person, in-store or drive-thru. In September, Florida TikToker @mzdarvette demonstrated this by snagging a couple of these treats at her location for her and her daughter.

    Since locations vary, you can download the app to track when the red light turns on. Also, feel free to call for more information.

    @i_am_naiwal

    Krusty Kreme

    ♬ original sound – Naiwal

    The Mary Sue reached out to Naiwal via email and TikTok comment, Krispy Kreme via press email, and Walmart via media contact form.

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  • ‘You’re responsible’: Las Vegas Turo host says customer reported Chevy Tahoe stolen. Then he tracks it down

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    If you’ve needed a rental car in the past few years, chances are high that you’ve considered using Turo.

    Originally, Turo launched as an app that allowed people to rent out their cars when they weren’t using them. Over time, however, people began to use the service to create their own rental car fleets, similar to Airbnb hosts owning multiple rentals in which they’ve never lived.

    While many people have positive experiences with the app, there are always occasional horror stories. For example, one woman rented a car on Turo only to discover she was being tracked with an AirTag. Another person rented their own car out on Turo and detailed the miserable time they had trying to get it back.

    In short, life isn’t always easy for someone using Turo. In a recent video from TikTok user Erik Lizar (@erik_lizar_lasvegas), viewers learned another reason why.

    What Went Wrong With These Turo Rentals?

    In Lizar’s video, he explains that some recent rental incidents have left him with an “interesting couple situations.”

    First, he says that a Jeep just came back into his possession, which the renter claimed had three slashed tires.

    “And so, he put the spare on one of them and took two used tires,” Lizar states.

    However, Lizar’s Turo issues didn’t stop there.

    “Now we’ve got another customer that’s messaging me saying that the car was stolen and that they’re on the phone with the police and they need my help to get the car back,” he shares.

    The Turo Owner Searches for the Stolen Car

    In a series of follow-up videos, Lizar details his journey trying to get his “stolen” car back.

    According to Lizar’s first video, the renter tried to get him to be involved in the finding of the car rather than hand the situation over to the police. She also gave a convoluted explanation for what led to the situation, which Lizar suspects is “straight lies.”

    Later, Lizar tracked the car. It took him back to the area from which it was allegedly stolen. Thus, he went to get it. 

    When he arrived, he found the car. While the outside was spotless, the inside had a host of issues, which Lizar went on to describe.

    What Did These Turo Renters Do to This Car?

    After inspecting the car, Lizar discovered that it was now in a sorry state. The interior was filled with cigarette ash and Patron bottles. Additionally, the car had been driven excess miles to what was agreed upon.

    “I guess she thought that if she reported it stolen that she wouldn’t be responsible for all of the post-trip fees,” Lizar speculates.

    Even though she filed a police report—as evidenced by the fact that the police later showed up—she was still on the hook for damages. Consequently, the whole situation ended up being fortuitous for Lizar, as he “tripled the revenue” of the car with the additional fees. Not only that, but he was able to rent the car out again 24 hours after he got it back.

    @erik_lizar_lasvegas Damaged tires and a stolen car. Stay tuned for updates. This could get interesting! #stolencar #vegasturoking #turo #vegas #wow @PresidentialMama ♬ original sound – vegasturoking

    What Should a Turo Host Do In This Situation?

    According to Turo, a host should fully document all alleged damages and issues with relevant photos and screenshots. They should then provide them to the company within 24 hours. 

    From there, Turo will work with the host to come to a resolution. This could involve resolving the situation directly with the guest or filing a claim with Turo directly.

    It’s unclear what one should do if the renter claims the vehicle was stolen, but the host does not believe their claim. In general, Turo states that a host whose vehicle has been stolen should contact a Turo representative and follow their directions. If this results in a police report needing to be filed, Turo says the action must be taken within 24 hours.

    The Mary Sue reached out to Turo via email and Lizar via TikTok direct message and comment.

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  • ‘Welcome to Wyoming!’: Travelers try to visit famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson Hole. Then they get the cops called on them

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    A couple visits a popular bar in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and hands the bouncer their IDs. However, they are shocked when the staff accuses them of using a fake ID and tells them to call the police to get it back.

    In a video with over 130,000 views, TikToker Daniella Lopez (@daniellalopez9988) stands outside with her partner. She says they decided to go to the “infamous” Million Dollar Cowboy Bar.

    The bar features live music every night, with pool tables and a vintage, old-town aesthetic, and is a popular destination for travelers in Jackson Hole. However, their excitement quickly dampens after they try to enter the bar.

    Why did the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar reject their ID?

    “They said that Chris’s ID was fake. And then he said, ‘I’m going to have to hold onto this, and we’re calling the cops,”” she explains. “So obviously, we had to call the cops cause we’re traveling.”

    While some bars may have a device to scan IDs for validity, some bouncers may require a police officer to verify the card themselves.

    She says that two cops came to look at her partner’s ID, drawing attention from other bar guests.

    “They tell us that obviously the ID is real, and then we go inside. It’s so awkward. People are looking at us,” she recounts. Lopez also notes that the bouncer did not apologize for the mix-up.

    The TikToker says that some bar guests even approached them after the fiasco to find out why the cops were called. They decide not to stay at the bar for very long, calling the experience “awkward.”

    The caption reads, “So sad million dollar cowboy bar was a dud.”

    Why do viewers think the bouncer stopped the couple?

    In the comments, some viewers suggest that the validity of the couple’s IDs was questioned because they are Latino. Other former Latino customers share their experiences at the Million Dollar Cowboy.

    “As a Latina who has been there and not by choice, I will say it was definitely racially motivated…. Especially if Chris’ ID is from California,” one writes.

    “As a Latina, I walked in there 4 years ago and I swear there was a record scratch and all the wpp in there looked at me,” another shares.

    Others chalk up the couple’s experience to simply poor customer service.

    “That place is awful…. we used to get kicked out for being locals. you didn’t miss anything and wort is way cooler,” a commenter says.

    “Every time I’ve been to that bar the staff (mostly the guys at the door) are SOOOO RUDE!!!!” a second viewer writes.

    “Jackson hole doesn’t have the local home town hospitality anymore. Nobody that lives in wyo ever wants to visit anymore,” a third remarks.

    @daniellalopez9988 so sad million dollar cowboy bar was a dud #milliondollarcowboybar #jacksonholewyoming #storytime #horrorstory #cops ♬ original sound – Daniella Lopez ✩

    The Mary Sue reached out to Lopez via email and the Million Dollar Cowboy via contact form for further comment.

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  • ‘That’s so predatory and gross omg I’m sorry’: Esthetician says ‘Teresa’ booked Brazilian wax. Then she sees who shows up

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    An esthetician who only takes female clients had to refuse service for a potential client. That’s because ‘Teresa’ did not match the presentation she expected. 

    In a video with over 1 million views, @girllclub discussed a recent encounter with the client, who got upset when she refused to give them a Brazilian wax treatment. When she explained why, they “threw” a fit before eventually leaving. 

    Who booked a Brazilian wax?

    @girllclub was having a regular day and was about to meet a new client, “Teresa,” for a Brazilian wax. But when she saw them in person, she realized they didn’t match her initial expectations. She immediately suspected that the person had booked under a name that did not match their presentation.

    “I go out to the lobby to get ‘her,’ and it’s a man. He said, ‘Yeah, my name’s Teresa,’ and I was like, no, it isn’t,” @girllclub recalled.

    She tried to explain that she does not accept male clients and has a clear policy against it. “I told him, ‘I don’t take male clients, and I have a really good reason for doing that,’” she said. “I don’t really care if it seems discriminatory. There are plenty of other places in town that will take him.”

    To help redirect the client, she suggested other local spots that accept walk-ins. “I told him, ‘You can literally go there right now,’” she said. But the person became visibly upset before eventually walking out. “He threw a whole scene and was clearly pissed.”

    She emphasized that the encounter was avoidable. “You’re the one booking under a female name because my site clearly states I don’t accept male clients,” she said.

    @girllclub I would feel really bad if he didn’t book under a girls name and if it wasn’t clearly stated. #fyp #client #storytime #esthetician ♬ original sound – girllclub

    Is there more to the story?

    It is possible that “Teresa” is the potential client’s actual name, whether legally changed or given at birth. Some commenters questioned the circumstances of the booking. One wrote, “Was Teresa a man trying to deceive you, or was Teresa a trans woman? That makes a really big difference in this story.”

    Others suggested Teresa made the booking for sexual reasons. “First of all, he gets off on being waxed, and it adds to the excitement for him to force someone to wax him who doesn’t want to. He was hoping to shame you into doing it. Good for you for standing your ground. He is trying to force people to participate in his fetish,” said one. 

    Regardless, @girllclub has the right to refuse any customer. It’s possible that she doesn’t even know how to do Brazilian waxes for male anatomy. “A male wax is a completely different service than a female. It’s different anatomy. It’s not discriminatory to not offer that service,” added one viewer. 

    Others also noted it’s not uncommon for men to book under fake names to try to get estheticians to perform services they normally wouldn’t, which makes professionals in the industry extra cautious about taking clients outside their comfort zone. That can explain why @girllclub was immediately unwilling to take on the client, even if she was licensed to perform “manzillians.”

    “Just saw another video of a “Chase” booking as “Jeanette” for a Brazilian wax. No. Sir,” wrote one commenter, echoing @girllclub’s apprehension. 

    @girllclub was unavailable for comment.  

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  • ‘One of the girls looked at me’: Indiana Chili’s customer orders Classic Nachos. Was she wrong to send them back for looking like this?

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    When you go to a restaurant, you expect a certain standard—even in casual dining spots like Chili’s. So, when TikToker Amy (@blessed_greatful_crazy) received her Classic Nachos order, she wasn’t particularly impressed.

    In the viral clip, which has amassed 172,100 views, Amy filmed her plate of food, which looked perfect—except the tortilla chips were singed black.

    “So, I ordered a Classic Nacho at Chili’s, and this is what they bring out,” she said in the video. “Who in the hell would eat this? And one of the girls looked at me like, ‘This is what you ordered.’ Um, no, it’s not.”

    Accompanying the video was the popular ‘Oh No’ TikTok sound and on-screen text that read: “Chili’s Classic Nacho?! Was I wrong to send it back?”

    Fortunately, commenters were on the TikToker’s side. “That looks like burnt tortillas!!!” one wrote. “Looks like it sat under the heat lamp all day,” another observed.

    “It’s getting ridiculous at all restaurants,” a third added. “The service, the food, all is half [expletive].”

    While a fourth said, “That looks like something they picked off the top of the garbage can that had dried out and they tried to repurpose it.”

    A fifth shared their own photo of similarly-burnt tortillas, noting, “Same! They didn’t want to take it back. They acted like it was perfect.”

    While a sixth declared, “Whoever put that on the plate should be embarrassed. I would have let a manager see it and then sent it back.”

    @blessed_greatful_crazy You want to support restaurants but at least give us decent food, period! #chilis #dobetter #nachos ♬ Oh No No No – Music Falcon

    Amy shared a follow-up

    In a follow-up video, Amy shared what happened next.

    “I did not have to pay for that, obviously,” she told viewers. “I did send it back. The server, one of them, was training. They were probably in their 20s. And when she brought it out to me, I just kind of looked at it, and I wanted to say, ‘What the hell is this?’ I didn’t. I just said, ‘What is this?’ And she goes, ‘That’s what you ordered.’ And I looked back down, and I’m like, ‘No, it’s not. Sorry, no, it’s not.””

    “And she said, ‘Yes, you did.’ And I looked at her and looked at the person she’s training. I’m like, ‘Would you eat this?’ And she just kind of shrugged. I’m like, ‘I need to talk to your manager.’ And then I was [expletive] about her attitude for me not wanting those nachos. But she got the manager. The manager was super nice. She apologized, offered to remake them. I said ‘No, thank you.’ And I ended up getting a salad instead and praying that they didn’t do anything to mine.”

    Amy didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via TikTok comment.

    More Chili’s drama

    Amy wasn’t the only dissatisfied customer. TikToker Lisa (@_lhintz) recently went viral after sharing how Chili’s ‘scammed’ her by calculating the tip to be more expensive than stated.

    In the clip, she showed how the Chili’s Ziosk machine automatically added the 15% tip—except, this tip was wrong. Still, Lisa found the suggested tips confusing. The machine suggested a 15% of $6.04, which doesn’t add up because 15% of $33.28 is $4.99.

    “Now [Chili’s], $6.04 is not 15% of 33.28,” the on-screen text read.

    Brinker International didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via TikTok comment.

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  • ‘Flex pricing?’: Walmart shopper notices Great Value milk has a ‘manager’s special’ price. Then he takes a closer look at the discount

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    Between inflation, tariffs, and shrinking packages, grocery shopping has become a game of math and luck. Prices that once seemed steady now shift week to week, and shoppers are paying more attention than ever to the fine print.

    So when one Walmart customer spotted a not-so-lucrative “manager’s special” deal on milk, he decided to share it on TikTok.

    Walmart’s ‘Manager’s Deal’ on Milk Surprises Customer

    TikTok creator Noah (@noah.exel) posted a short video from inside his local Walmart, showing a row of milk gallons with bright red sale tags taped to the cooler.

    “I’m here at Walmart, and you know, I was thinking about getting some milk,” he says. “Saw these big signs, and they were like, “Oh, look, Manager’s special. And I was like, oh, that’s cool.”

    But when he zooms in, the tag reveals the punchline: “Was $2.76. Now $2.75.”

    “The manager was so kind to us this week that he gave us a whole penny off milk,” he jokes. “A whole penny? I don’t know what to say, guys. Come get it before it’s all gone.”

    The video quickly picked up traction, with commenters laughing at the one-penny markdown.

    ‘The Nerve to Waste Paper’

    Viewers filled the comments with jokes, and some even noted that despite the tiny “discount,” the price itself was surprisingly low compared to where they live.

    “Manager special = about to expire,” one person wrote.

    Another added, “The nerve to waste paper to print that out.”

    “This is the Mr. Krabs discount,” a third joked.

    Others used the video to point out how much milk costs elsewhere.

    “Nah I wish lol,” one commenter said. “Like $7 in Canada for one jug.”

    Another added, “Milk is $5 where I live! Where do you live that it’s $2.75?!”

    For reference, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the average price of a gallon of milk in September 2025 was $4.10, which makes this Walmart gallon almost half the national average—even before the “discount.”

    @noah.exel Tag @Walmart in the comments #walmart #milk #saving #mangerspecials ♬ original sound – Ark of Noah

    Grocery Prices Keep Climbing

    While Noah’s one-cent markdown went viral for laughs, it also came at a time when food prices have been climbing steadily again.

    According to a USA TODAY report, grocery prices rose 0.6% from July to August, the fastest monthly increase since October 2022. Overall, groceries now cost 29% more than before the pandemic.

    Economists told the outlet that a mix of global and domestic issues is driving the rise. David Ortega, a food economist at Michigan State University, explained that it started with COVID-era supply disruptions, followed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which pushed up energy and grain prices.

    The Mary Sue has reached out to Noah via TikTok messages and Walmart via contact form for more information.

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  • ‘I was today years old’: Miami woman gets ‘gummy bear’ implants. Then she finds out something shocking when she gets a CAT scan 4 years later

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    A Miami, Florida, woman decides to get “gummy bear” breast implants in 2021. However, she discovers that her surgery didn’t go as agreed after she gets into a car accident.

    In a video with over 288,000 views, TikToker Sanadamarie (@sanadamarie) explains that she became determined to get her breasts done in 2021. She says she wanted them smaller and more lifted, but liked the look of implants.

    So, she calls the plastic surgery center she was a prior patient of on a Friday. She schedules her surgery for the following Monday.

    “They kept saying, ‘Oh, we can use your fat and we can just make them sit up.’ But I knew that in order to get the look that I wanted, I was going to have to get implants,” she says. In some cases, surgeons may suggest a breast lift with a fat transfer instead of implants, which are commonly made of silicone or saline, per the Cleveland Clinic.

    Instead, the TikToker requests gummy bear implants. These implants are made of silicone gel that mimics the density and feel of a gummy bear. According to Healthline, gummy bear implants may hold their shape better and appear more natural.

    For four years after the surgery, she says she was under the impression that she received breast implants. However, a CAT scan after an accident reveals the truth.

    Did she actually have gummy bear implants?

    The TikToker says she got into a serious car accident, which required her to get a full-body CAT scan to check for internal injuries. The doctor asks her if she has any implants, and she tells them about her previous plastic surgery.

    A few days later, the doctor called her to say they didn’t see the implants on the CAT scan. They worry that something might be wrong with the machine.

    “I’m not thinking too much into it,” she says. However, she goes back to the doctor for another scan.

    “Come to find out, I don’t have 300cc gummy bears at all,” she says.

    How did viewers react to her discovery?

    In the comments, viewers suggest the TikToker seek legal advice.

    “Get a copy of the surgery report from when you had them put in. There should be every single detail in there including a list of all the tools and what exactly they implanted. I’m pretty several people sign off on it,” a commenter says.

    “Sue for malpractice and a product you didn’t pay for you were scammed you paid for gummy implants and were charged for a different type of implant that were cheap and wasnt the full expensive price you paid and the pain you felt was from the wrong implants,” another suggests.

    In a follow-up video, Sanadamarie says that when she received her implants in 2021, she received an implant card with their serial number and the doctor’s name.

    She says she has hired a lawyer, whom she has given all of her scans and surgical paperwork to. While the doctor who performed her surgery no longer works at the surgery center, she says her lawyer reached out to him.

    “Girl he still haven’t responded back yet my lawyer is filing all kinds of stuff so i’ll literally have to see him in court,” she writes in a comment.

    Some say they’ve experienced similarly misleading plastic surgeries.

    “I went thru something similar I paid for bbl and I only got lipo and I had incisions on my back area but when I went for round 2 doctors said I couldn’t have received no bbl from the incisions I had,” one writes.

    @sanadamarie #fyp #storytime #surgery #miami #post ♬ original sound – sanadamarie

    The Mary Sue reached out to Sanadamarie via Instagram direct message for further comment.

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  • Bessent Says TikTok Deal Finalized – KXL

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    UNDATED – A deal that would transfer ownership of TikTok to the U.S. is moving forward. According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Chinese and American officials finalized the deal while meeting in Malaysia, and Bessent expects to finally see the resolution in the “coming weeks and months.” The deal seeks to limit the role of TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to comply with a 2024 law requiring the firm to divest from the platform or face a ban in the U.S.

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  • The Dictionary’s New Word And The Secret Language of Cannabis

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    How the dictionary’s new word and the secret language of cannabis reveal modern culture trends.

    Language is always a bit of a lark, here is a peek at the dictionary’s new word and the secret language of cannabis. The dictionary recently added a new entry that’s already turning heads: “6 7”. The phrase is a popular, largely nonsensical Gen Alpha and Gen Z slang term stemming from a viral rap song and social media memes featuring NBA player LaMelo Ball. It has no fixed meaning, though some interpret it as “so-so,” and its primary purpose is to serve as an inside joke and a playful interjection in conversations to signal group membership and sometimes to playfully annoy adults.  

    For Millennials and Gen Z, it’s another shorthanded phrase floating around.  In this new lexicon, there are subtle ways younger generations talk about marijuana without saying it outright. And like 6 & 7, this generation has transformed cannabis conversation into something playful, coded, and cultural.

    RELATED: Immersive Events Redefine Millennial Nights

    For Millennials and Gen Z, cannabis isn’t just a plant—it’s a culture, complete with its own lexicon spanning playful slang, discreet references, and digital shorthand. Understanding this “hidden language” offers a window into how younger generations talk about, consume, and normalize cannabis in ways older generations never imagined.

    Take, for example, words like “green,” “sticky icky,” “dank,” or “bud,” which are part of a flexible, evolving vocabulary signaling familiarity and community. But it doesn’t stop there. Millennials and Gen Z frequently use coded terms in text messages or social media to bypass restrictions or maintain privacy, turning ordinary words like “Netflix and chill” or “herbal tea” into cheeky euphemisms for cannabis consumption. The language can be playful, ironic, or even rebellious—a reflection of a generation who grew up amid shifting legalization policies and changing cultural attitudes.

    Social media has accelerated this linguistic evolution. On platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Discord, cannabis culture thrives through memes, hashtags, and emojis serve as shorthand for both discreet communication and cultural identity. The leaf emoji 🌿 or the “420” reference often functions as a subtle nod, creating an inclusive insider language resonating with peers but might fly under the radar of older generations.

    Interestingly, Millennials are witnessing a linguistic bridge between Gen Z and older users. Whereas Boomers and Gen X primarily used straightforward terms like “marijuana” or “pot,” younger generations lean into a mix of humor, irony, and coded vocabulary. This shift reflects more than playful creativity—it signals a deeper change in cannabis normalization. Where older generations often framed cannabis in terms of legality or risk, Millennials and Gen Z describe it with nuance, culture, and even culinary flair, from “infused edibles” to “craft strains” and “microdosing.”

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    The evolution of cannabis language isn’t just about words—it’s about generational perspective. For older users, cannabis conversations were private, cautious, or stigmatized. Millennials and Gen Z, by contrast, have turned their lexicon into a form of expression, identity, and community. And as the dictionary updates to capture these shifts, it marks a cultural recognition of language which has long thrived outside the mainstream.

    Cannabis has always been more than a plant—it’s a social marker, a generational signal, and now, officially, a dictionary-worthy phenomenon. The secret language Millennials and Gen Z share isn’t just clever slang—it’s a reflection of how culture, legality, and identity intersect in a world changing faster than ever.

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