A woman with a Macy's credit card reports getting a letter showing a concerning rise in its APR—which has her contemplating closing the credit card and not shopping there again.

The TikTok video warning, which starts with the creator saying, "Here's a warning, everyone," can be found on the Latina Plant Priestess (@latinaplantpriestess) account. It was put up Friday, getting more than 366,000 views since. In it, she shares a letter she got from Macy's informing her of changes to her credit.

"I got this letter as an update from Macy's, my credit card," she says, adding, "I have excellent credit."

She then says, "Oh, look at what it says now," showing that the APR on the card is jumping up to 34.49%. "They are out of their damn minds. They can close my account."

Rising credit card interest rates

She goes on to explain that it's possible to call and challenge the rate by August 26, but if a customer doesn't do that, the rate will take effect, based on her interpretation of the letter. She also points out, "You know that they lost me. I was a customer. They are cray cray."

She also advised people to close their accounts, which can actually negatively impact one's credit score.

Experian advises, "In general, keep unused credit cards open so you benefit from longer average credit history and lower credit utilization. Consider putting one small regular purchase on the card and paying it off automatically to keep the card active."

The rate might seem outrageous, but according to Forbes, current credit card rates are more expensive than you might think. For the week of July 29, "The average credit card interest rate is 27.62%."

The article adds, "The Federal Reserve keeps tabs on the average interest rate that U.S. consumers pay for a variety of different financial products—credit cards included. In May 2024, the average credit card interest rate in the U.S. on accounts with balances that assessed interest was 22.76%, according to The Federal Reserve."

It then adds, "Of course, the annual percentage rates (APR) you pay on your own credit cards might not match up with the national average. Credit card APRs can vary widely based on a number of factors, from your credit score to your debt-to-income ratio and beyond."

Commenters weigh in

One remarked, "Tjmaxx, Marshall’s, HomeGoods card is the exact same! I hate that I even opened a card with them."

Someone else said, "Same here! Had this card for 15 years! Never once late!! Great credit! I’m over it!"

"There is not one thing in Macy’s that is worth me buying at 34% interest," another observed.

The Los Angeles-based creator, whose real name is Laura Jardon, responded to the Daily Dot via email. She said, regarding contacting Macy's, that she hasn't reached out after further consideration. "I don’t believe there’s room for negotiation. I had recently reached out to another CC company, Capital One, about lowering their interest rate (24%) and they refused."

@latinaplantpriestess #outoftheirminds #fyp #warning #viral #foodblogger #losangeles #warning #creditcarddebt #debtfreecommunity #crazystory ♬ original sound - Latina Plant Priestess

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A viral video posted to TikTok this week raised a discussion about the high prices on Chick-fil-A and other fast food menus, particularly where healthier options like fruit and vegetables are concerned.

Holding a half-full cup of fruit salad up to the camera, TikToker Brooke (@frankgallagherdupe) called it “highway robbery” that she paid $6.29. The video has amassed over 134,800 times since it was first posted July 28.

Viewers were quick to point out that the fruit cup isn’t the only shockingly high-priced item on the restaurant’s menu.

Viewers weigh in on the fruit cup value

“12 count grilled nuggets are $8.29!” one wrote.

“They made me pay for an empty salad container today,” another user shared. 

One Chick-fil-A worker was surprised by the meager contents of the cup. “That’s a large and should have been a lot fuller than that,” @fearless.me.76 opined.

A fixed high cost of fruits and vegetables that has trended for a decade in the U.S. has led Americans to pay 40% more for them, while the country continues to import much more produce than it exports (though the rate of vegetable imports is about 25 percent higher than that of fruit.)

Rising fast food prices

Fast food prices in general, as noted by the Consumer Price Index, are rising at an inflation rate of 5.8 percent earlier this year. Customers didn't need data to tell them that, however. Many fast food fans are in uproar over increased prices lately.

Several viewers noted that the apples layered on the bottom of the fruit cup often tasted bitter. According to their website, Chick-fil-A sources most of their produce from West Coast states like California and Arizona, but the apples served in their fruit cups come from various locations depending on region and time of year. West Coast restaurants serve apples predominantly from Cashmere, Washington while East Coast locations get theirs from New York farms in the western part of the state. 

Other users suggested cheaper alternatives for buying fruit in the TikTok’s comment section, including Panera and Whole Foods. “We sell them same fruit mix and all, wayyyy cheaper,” one Panera worker shared. 

“It’s like 3 bucks and the box is full, sometimes they even have 50 percent off,” user dani3elaa said of Whole Foods fruit cup offerings. 

@frankgallagherdupe

the chicken minis were great tho

♬ original sound - brooke

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Why is American rapper Flavor Flav at the Paris Olympics and spending time with the USA Water Polo team? Let us explain.

When it comes to things that make you go “whaa?”, the Olympics are a harvest season of true abundance, a point that’s even more driven home by this year’s featuring stuff that’s extremely, what’s the word, French. From headless Marie Antoinette metal performances to Stranger Things-meets-Phantom of the Opera opening ceremonies, there’s no shortage of curios so far at this year’s Paris Olympiad. 

Flavor Flav is at the Paris Olympics

However, if you’ve been watching any of the water polo events so far, you may have noticed a recognizable figure who seems lost and, knowing him, very well might have been. 

Yes, rap legend Flavor Flav has been ever-present at the US polo events. You’ve undoubtedly caught a glimpse during the broadcast so far and thought, “wait, shouldn’t he be wearing comically large clock necklaces somewhere?”

However, Flav’s presence is of a more official manner than you might imagine. And it’s fantastic. 

How Flavor Flav got involved with Olympic Water Polo

On May 4th, water polo Olympian Maggie Steffens posted on Instagram that revealed how many Olympic athletes hold second and third jobs to help achieve their medal dreams. 

Below that post was a comment by Flav, who wrote, “AYYY YOOO,,, as a girl dad and supporter of all women’s sports—imma personally sponsor you my girl,,, whatever you need.” 

“And imma sponsor the whole team,” he added. “My manager is in touch with your agent and imma use all my relationships and resources to help all y’all even more. That’s a FLAVOR FLAV promise.”

How good is a Flavor Flav promise, you ask? As good as its weight in gold clock necklaces, because on July 1st, Flavor Flav officially signed a five-year sponsorship deal with USA Water Polo to cover the men’s and women’s water polo teams.

Flav spoke to NBC Olympics in May to explain more of his reasoning behind the support. “For me doing this, I ain’t gonna lie, to me this is one of the biggest things that I feel that I could have ever done in life, outside of the other accomplishments that I’ve made to music,” he said. “By sponsoring a water polo team and helping these girls out, this is bigger than me winning a Grammy.”

It’s all pretty awesome and Flav looks like he’s having the time of his damn life cheering on the team, encouraging other celebrities to do the same, and even hanging out with First Lady Jill Biden.

Flav’s also not content to just cheer from the sidelines. The man wants in on the action too: 

@usawomenswaterpoloteam

We got Flavor Flav in the pool y’all 👏🏼

♬ original sound - USA Women’s Water Polo

Social media weighs in

Either way, Flav has garnered a whole lot of goodwill from the gesture. Including online: 

Honestly, they should probably just let him compete. Just for one competition that they don’t really care about. Come on, the guy’s earned it! 

Of course, Flav isn’t the only old-school rap icon to be having a blast at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Snoop Dogg’s there too folks, providing interviews and commentary as only he can. 

Your move, Vanilla Ice.

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A woman is issuing a warning to cat owners about automatic litter boxes after the tragic death of her cat, Mochi. Here's what we know so far.

TikTok user Carli Jay (@carli.jay) posted a video yesterday detailing the horrifying situation. “So I hate that I’m having to make this, but I just want to warn everyone and anyone who has or plans to get a robot litter box.”

After an emotional pause, Jay reveals why she is issuing this warning. “Yesterday morning, we woke up—me and my 2-year-old daughter—and I went to find my cat, and she was hanging from her litter box.”

What happened to the cat

Jay continues, “It had closed on her neck and there was red stuff everywhere. And she was gone .I just want to warn anyone—just don’t use them. They are dangerous. I have a 2-year-old daughter. If it can be a cat it can be anything. Our poor baby Mochi. Nothing will bring her back.”

She urges anyone who is considering purchasing a robotic litter box to reconsider the decision. And anyone who already has one should throw it away. She indicates that the brand that made her robot litter box has reached out to her about this incident.

“I just want everyone to be aware that they are dangerous,” she says.

More details in a follow-up video

In a follow-up video, Jay answers questions from TikTok users about the specifics of the situation. She replies to a user wrote wrote, “Yeah we're gonna need a little more information, like which litter robot? Mine stops moving if any motion is detected and won't restart for like 10 mins after or else you have to manually start it.”

One thing she says she will not reveal the name of the brand that she owns, because she is not yet sure what she is legally able to say on social media.

“As soon as I hear what I’m allowed to say, I absolutely will blast the company,” she says. “I don’t want this ever happening again.”

Jay says her robotic litter box was new, and it came equipped with sensors and an app that alerted her when Mochi used it. “It definitely had a sensor,” she says. “It sensed when she was in front of it. The thing would constantly stop. But something happened. It happened in the night when we were sleeping.”

She adds, “I will say ours had a door. And that’s what went up … [and] she was hanging from.” Jay says that in her mind, it’s easier to scoop cat waste manually rather than having to worry about a fatal malfunction—however unlikely it might be.

Viewers react … and speculate

The videos have amassed a combined 430,000 views as of Monday evening. In the comments, users offered condolences, suggestions, and speculation.

One user wrote, “Omg I’m so sorry please sue them so they take this off the market and do a recall.” Jay replied, “Thank you, they have stopped selling it on Amazon... I'll be seeking legal action tomorrow as it is the weekend.”

Another user wrote, “I have the Litter Robot... The sensors are amazing. I can definitely see this happening with one of the cheaper knock off ones. I’m so sorry.”

Someone else wrote, “Which brand? I have litter robot but it does have pinch detect and is safe. Please which brand was it.” While Jay did not confirm the manufacturer, the Daily Dot has reached out to the brand mentioned in the comments section for comment.

@carli.jay Automatic litter boxes can be dangerous #cats #catsoftiktok #cats #catlover #cat #automaticlitterbox #cattok #catlovers #viral #viraltiktok ♬ original sound - 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚒 𝚓𝚊𝚢

We also reached out to Amazon via email and Jay via TikTok comment and direct message for comment.

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A former Chipotle worker decided to retell a story explaining why he got fired from the restaurant, prompting the customer harmed by the incident to respond.

In a viral TikTok video titled "The Chipotle Incident" that has amassed over 1.3 million views and 160,000 likes, user Life According to Eli (@lifeaccordingtoeli) retold the story of what lead to his firing.

"So just over a year ago, I lost my job at Chipotle for making this bowl and I thought it as about time for me to retell the story because I think it's honestly one of the funniest things I've ever done," he said.

'The Chipotle Incident'

The man then explained that he was in the midst of closing the store when he received a big online order. Someone ordered "12 different bowls," including one that requested sour cream.

"Who orders 12 Chipotle bowls at 10 o'clock at night?" the man asked. Nonetheless, Eli said he made all of the food. Though he also admitted that while making the last bowl, he added far too much of one ingredient.

"When I got to the last bowl, it said 'Extra sour cream,'" he said. "And I don't know what came over me, but I just kept putting more and more scoops of sour cream on the bowl ."

He added so much extra sour cream that the customer was unable to enjoy their meal. The former Chipotle worker also admitted that he snapped a photo of the bowl to send to his friends.

Three weeks later, the man's boss finally addressed the incident.

Revenge gone viral

"We go back to his office and he sits me down and says 'This isn't gonna be a very fun chat,'" Eli reported.

Apparently, the woman had posted the bowl she received on TikTok and it had gone viral, racking up 7 million views. The comments section was also riddled with messages "bashing" Chipotle.

"It was just a PR nightmare," the worker admitted.

Then the man's boss revealed email exchanges he had with corporate and security camera footage of him making the bowl and taking a picture of it.

The man allegedly quit his job after the confrontation with his boss. The Daily Dot covered the original incident in a previous post.

Viewers call out the ex-Chipotle worker

In the clip's comments section, many called out the TikToker for his behavior.

"Nah she cooked you bro," user Stel Pappas wrote. "She posted the receipt and it was just one bowl and ordered at 8:30."

In response to the new clip, the customer decided to offer up more details about the incident a viral slide show uploaded by Beccado1 (@beccado1).

"One thing about me, I always come with receipts," the video's description read.

The slideshow included a Chipotle receipt from the alleged day of the order. It indicated that he only ordered one bowl and the pick up time for the order was 8:30pm, not 10pm.

"Yeah I think I told the story so many times to so many people that I mixed up what really happened," Eli replied. "Turns out I just screwed with her order for no reason and deservingly lost my job."

@lifeaccordingtoeli Im sorry chipotle #real#relatable#funny#irony#brainrot ♬ original sound - Life According To Eli

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Ever wonder the story behind the abandoned cars you see in parking lots? TikTok user Tiana (@tiana.com) posted a viral TikTok revealing that she owns one of "those cars."

The car is covered in dust and dirt and grime. The tires are a bit deflated, and it looks like it hasn't been driven, let alone started, for months. Maybe folks have taken to using their finger to write little messages in it or vandalize it. Or maybe it's just been left as some type of modern, concrete resting art exhibit for folks to appreciate.

Tiana explains her reasoning for making this type of contribution to a parking lot.She says her vehicle's transmission died and, instead of dealing with the problem by calling a tow truck, she simply left it in this parking lot.

Her TikTok begins with her driving her vehicle over to the abandoned car. She speaks into the camera and gives her viewership the rundown.

Right at the top of her clip, a text overlay reads: "pov: u left ur car in a random parking lot for 9 months."

"My car transmission died and instead of like, doing something about it, I just left it in a parking lot, and it's been there for 9 months," she explains.

Tiana says she hasn't checked on the car in 8 months. "I don't know if it's still there now, I really hope it didn't get towed," she adds. "I'm gonna go check on it right now, and if it's still there we gotta go to the DMV and do some paperwork, so... I am praying, manifesting that the car is still there."

She pulls into the parking lot, praying. "I am here let's see if the car is still here please, please God, please."

Tiana gasps. "Wait a damn minute...wait," she says, looking around before her eyes widen and her mouth opens. "It's still here! It's still here what? There she is."

9 months, no tow

The TikToker shares her shock that the vehicle was never towed away, while expressing continued frustration that she has to deal with it now.

"Actually can't believe that the car's still here it's been 9 months just parked in a parking lot and it didn't get towed," she says. "Now I gotta do the thing that I've been putting off for 9 months, which is going to the DMV. It's crazy guys. I don't even want to sell my car, like I'm trying to junk it... I don't want money. I just want it out of my sight, and I have to go to the DMV."

In another clip, Tiana explains that she was finally able to get the car junked. She paid $600 for a tow truck company to remove the car and received a check for the vehicle, but says that it didn't even cover the cost of getting the whip towed out of the lot. For the brief amount of time the vehicle appears on camera, there doesn't appear to be any significant damage to the car's exterior.

How to get rid of a vehicle

If you've found yourself in a similar situation to Tiana's, there are probably some better ways to go about maximizing the amount of money you could get for junking it.

Contacting local mechanics and providing them with a vehicle accident report could save you some money. If they check out the car and see it's mechanically sound, they could eat the cost of the tow truck (sometimes they have their own vehicles or have agreements with local towers where they can get cheaper prices.) Other car junk removal services predicate their entire business on this practice as well that can help you, unlike Tiana, not lose money on getting a car removed from a parking lot.

Despite some of Tiana's viewers who called her out for leaving the vehicle for 9 months, others said they were in similar positions.

"I’m literally going through the same situation but I hope I don’t have to pay the dmv $600," one wrote.

Someone else said, "I instantly followed you when you said you left your car for nine months. I did the same thing once and saw it every day on my way to/from work. The transmission went out too! Never got towed."

Another person added, "Nah your real for this. When mine broke down i damn near did the same thing."

@tiana.com

ceo of ignoring my problems until they go away🤭❤️ (they didn’t)

♬ original sound - tiana

@tiana.com

FINALLY RID OF THE BROKEN WHIP😭🙏🏼

♬ original sound - tiana

However, there were others who thought that a better solution would've just been for her to repair her Hyundai.

"The way the trans went out in my car and I got it repaired because i couldn’t afford a new car," one user said.

Another TikToker added, "I have the same Hyundai car and my transmission went out recently. I bought another one for $540 gonna have my compadre help me swap it. Need my car for work."

And there was someone else who left their car somewhere for even longer than Tiana did: "my nissan trans went out and it’s been at a nissan dealership for almost 2 yrs bc they couldn’t fix it and i don’t care to get it lmao."

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

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The "Demetra Effect" is a trend centered around 17-year-old TikToker Demetra Dias, a young influencer who is very popular with Gen Z for her fashion style despite being relatively unknown in the broader social media spectrum.

Who is Demetra Dias?

Demetra Dias (@demetradias) is a teenage influencer on TikTok with over 2.8 million followers and nearly 205 million likes. The creator posts videos to show off her relatively simple, down-to-earth style, in the quintessential “girl next door” sense. She isn’t famous, and unless you’re a femme-presenting Gen Zer, it’s unlikely that you know who she is.

But even though Demetra isn’t a famous movie star or model, she has gained a massive following of rabid fans who want to buy everything she’s wearing in her fit videos.

@demetradias low rise jeans>> 👖👖everything is listed/linked in my LTK😚 #lowrisejeans #lowrisebaggyjeans #ultraminiuggs #jeancollection #motelrocksjeans #revicedenim #ediktedjeans ♬

What is the "Demetra Effect?"

The Demetra effect (or #DemetraEffect) is a term coined by the creators' fans hoping to emulate the TikToker’s style. There is even an Instagram fan account, @demetradiascloset, dedicated to looking up the pieces found in her wardrobe on her videos and social media posts. The Demetra Dias Closet account has over 72.4k followers.

It is interesting to note that a lot of what Demetra Dias wears is relatively simple jeans, pastels, and bold block colors. The key to her style is simplicity, which is a look that looks great on all different body sizes and shapes. In all, this makes her style extremely accessible to a wide range of people.

@demetradias some simple but cute outfits😚🎀 the outfit details are in my LTK 🫶 #outfitinspo #falloutfits #falloutfitinspo #sweateroutfits #simpleoutfits #brandyoutfits #brandysweatpants #motelrocksjeans #ultraminiuggs #adidascampus00s #whitefoxtshirt ♬ original sound - $

Demetra’s popularity has been noticed by brands, even if the vast majority of the internet hasn’t. Because her fans are clamoring to match the influencer’s style, brands like Aeropostale have worked with her for back-to-school sales of their new jeans.

“Finding a good pair of jeans before school starts again >>” Demetra wrote in the overlay of her Aeropostale ad video, where she is wearing their new low-rise jeans, black and white Adidas tennis shoes, a simple white fitted t-shirt, and a small black purse. The video has been viewed over 4.1 million times and has 587.7k likes and over 1.1k comments.

@demetradias i LOVE the wash of these💋💋 theyre from @Aeropostale 😚 #backtoschooloutfit #backtoschoolhaul #lowrisejeans #AeroForAll #ad ♬ original sound - xxtristanxo

The Demetra Effect across TikTok

The Demetra effect overall appears to be the inspiration she has over others’ style, to the point that the hashtag #demetraeffct has become a meme on TikTok.

After Demetra posted about buying a specific kind of Adidas, fans of her style went out and bought that exact style of Adidas for themselves.

When she posts about specific brands and “hauls,” folks in the comments want to know exactly where to go and what the names of the items are, which she is only too happy to share.

Folks on TikTok who follow her fashion style also try to imitate her classic twirling poses from her videos.

@livewith..jordan I actaully love @demetra #demetra #trendy #campus00 #skims #brandy ♬ original sound - song recommendations

Demetra also branches out to talk about beauty products and jewelry from time to time, taking care to name where things were purchased if she knows them.

@demetradias updated jewelry tour💓💓 gold jewelry makes me feel so put together i love it🤗 #goldjewelry #jewelrytour #jewelrytiktok #summerstyle ♬ original sound - demetra

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When it comes time to clear out Grandma's house or find a new home for everything taking up extra space in your garage, the thrift store might be one of the most direct ways to clear out things you no longer want or have need for.

However, customers might not always want to purchase everything that ends up on shelves, whether it is because the items are unsanitary or otherwise unfit to be brought into someone's home. Another reason someone might not choose to purchase an item at the second hand shop can also boil straight down to superstition.

One thrift shopper known for calling out wild prices in her local Goodwill—which allegedly charged $9.99 for a $6 clearance purse from Target—and other secondhand shops that charged just under retail for a used body spray, @drab.to.dreamy on TikTok, says she normally does not buy candles from the thrift store.

However, she would make an exception because she found a candle that she estimates cost upwards of $40.

A rare thrift find

"So when you're thrifting, you are really not supposed to buy candles, especially ones that have been burned," she says in the video. "If they haven't been burned you can totally buy them. I usually buy a lot of my tapered candles at the thrift store because they're so cheap, like cents compared to dollars if you buy them in the store."

The TikToker then explains that she found an unburned volcano candle from Capri Blue. "If you know, you know. This scent is so popular," she says. "It's $6.99, but it's 25% off, so I'm going to grab this because I love this scent. This is probably like a $40 or $50 candle, so you know it's coming home with me."

The Daily Dot has reached out to @drab.to.dreamy via email regarding the video.

Why to be careful buying candles at the thrift store

While she does not elaborate on why she chooses not to purchase candles that have been burned, it can be beneficial to be a little choosy about second hand candles, especially if it is difficult to tell when they were manufactured. This is because candles, while usually safe to burn regardless of age, can effectively expire and lose all scent, especially candles made from soy, coconut or beeswax. Paraffin candles are expected to have the most longevity, per candle company Archipelago.

Viewers are split

Some viewers were confused about the poster's statements that she does not purchase burned candles at the thrift store.

"I always buy used candles," one commenter wrote. "There is no reason not to."

"Uh oh why aren’t we supposed to buy used candles?" another commented. "I have a bag of thrifted half used tea lights I just got."

"There’s no difference between a new candle and an ABC (already burned candle) if you intend to burn the new one anyway.," a third said.

@drab.to.dreamy Not mad about it! #thrifting #thrifted #thriftfind #thriftedandstyled #thriftshop #thrifthaul #thrifttok ♬ original sound - drab.to.dreamy

Others suggested the hesitancy to purchase a burned candle may come from a superstitious perspective.

"Because if you buy a candle that has been burned with intention (aka witchcraft) you could bring home anything including a spirit that was used to cast a spell," one commenter wrote.

"No actual reason to not buy used candles. If you do it you are fine don’t worry," another claimed. "It’s an 'energy' thing but it really doesn’t do anything."

"And what if you accidentally buy a candle that was used in a ritual and bring bad energy into your home," a third added.

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A lot of people saw Deadpool & Wolverine this weekend. The film broke the record for an R-rated opening with $205 million at the box office.

Spoilers ahead—you've been warned!

Deadpool does the "Bye Bye Bye" dance

That means a lot of people are talking about the opening scene, which—SPOILER ALERT!—involves the expected Deadpool signature violence, profanity, and…this:

Yes, Deadpool does N Sync's actual “Bye Bye Bye” dance.

Anyone around in 2001 immediately recognizes that Deadpool’s choreography here feels way more accurate than it has any right to be, and there’s something to that, as comparison videos reveal: 

@kaivan_moon 🔥 DEADPOOL VS NSYNC 🔥 BYE BYE BYE DANCE 🎶 #deadpool3 #byebyebye #nsync #baile #dance #dancing #bailando #dancer #comparacion #vesrus #comparativo ♬ sonido original - kaivan_moon

The choice to open the film with it was effective, as it definitely left an impression on moviegoers. 

@im_notkaitlyn He ate this up not gonna lie #fyp #deadpooledit #deadpoolandwolverine #deadpool #ryanreynolds #funny #marvel #dance #babybyebyebye #lol #movie ♬ original sound - im Batman

Wow, Ryan Reynolds nailed the dance. It must have taken a lot of work to put together. Just look at him giving this dance his all in a behind-the-scenes clip!

@colecionatoy BTS: Deadpool (bye, bye) #colecionatoy #deadpool #wolverine #hughjackman #marvel ♬ Bye Bye Bye - From Deadpool and Wolverine Soundtrack - *NSYNC

But wait, is it even Ryan Reynolds in that suit?

Professional dancer revealed to be "Dancepool"

Actually, no. It turns out the dancer was a double named Nick Pauley, who is a pro with previous work for Katy Perry and Doja Cat. WHAT?!

Pauley took to social media this weekend to reveal the truth: 

@nickfpauley It is the honor of my life to play Dancepool in #deadpoolandwolverine ❤️@Ryan Reynolds thank you so mich for such an incredible and life changing opportunity #deadpool #marvel #nsync ♬ Bye Bye Bye - From Deadpool and Wolverine Soundtrack - *NSYNC

“It is the honor of my life to play Dancepool in #deadpooland wolverine. @Ryan Reynolds thank you so much for such an incredible and life changing opportunity,” he wrote. 

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The internet reacts to the Dancepool reveal

Much like learning the truth about the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny, or Chris Gaines, it can take some time for people to accept when their reality has been shaken to its core, and the good folk of the internet are reacting accordingly. 

To be fair, Pauley is very much credited as Dancepool in the credits, so the information was out there. And there are many MCU fans who are now embracing the creation of Dancepool.

How to do the Deadpool opening scene dance

Regardless, as you can probably imagine, Dancepool’s “Bye Bye Bye” it’s now a TikTok dance trend! And yes, the dance is the exact same dance as N Sync's:

@piotrovscy POV: każdy podczas creditsów w kinie na Deadpoolu👀 DEADPOOL DANCE BYE BYE BYE NSYNC #deadpoolwolverine ♬ Bye Bye Bye - From Deadpool and Wolverine Soundtrack - *NSYNC

But you’re like “I am unfamiliar with this particular choreography, though my heart yearns for dance.” Buddy, @beginnerdancetutorials has you covered. Here’s a 20-minute tutorial on how to do this particular dance. 

@beginnerdancetutorials Learn @*NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye” chorus choreography with this step-by-step tutorial ❤️ dc: Darrin Henson See the dance with music here ➡️  @Beginner Dance Tutorials  #deadpool #byebyebye #dancetutorial ♬ original sound - Beginner Dance Tutorials

I can think of someone who could potentially use this video *COUGH COUGH* actual Ryan Reynolds!

Regardless, “Bye Bye Bye” is certainly having a moment that I, for one, hope Joey Fatone is enjoying. 

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This man was trying to do a good deed until Costco stepped in to stop it. Commenters are conflicted about how it went down.

In the last few months, videos have circulated of people being met with kindness from restaurant owners as they buy food for unhoused people.

They usually go like this: A person places an unusually large order, say for 150 burritos or 75 butter chicken plates, and the cashier has to speak with their manager to see if they can fulfill all those orders on such short notice.

The person in charge comes out and asks what the bulk order is for, and the TikToker explains that it's to give out to unhoused people. The person in charge will then heavily discount the meals or give them to the TikTok for free to help with the good deed.

Nice right?

This is not that. In fact, it's basically the opposite.

A good Costco deed gone wrong

In a trending video nearing 300,000 views, shopper @bestbeforefood tried to order 50 of Costco's now iconic $1.50 hot dog combos to give to unhoused people in his community. Based on his TikTok page, which he seems to run with his partner, @bestbeforefood gives out meals with some regularity. (The rest of the page is dedicated to reducing food waste by showing that expiration dates shouldn't stop you from consuming certain packaged foods.)

While the TikToker was able to put in the $75 order on Costco's self-checkout machine, when he got to the pickup counter, he was told they had to refund the order.

Apparently, Costco has a policy stating that they can only sell five hot dogs per person and that whatever food they buy at the food court has to be consumed there, and they cannot take the food outside.

The second claim is not true—based both on experience and the fact that Costco literally advertises take out pizza as one of its membership perks.

The Daily Dot could not find any information on Costco's website confirming that the retail giant has a per-person food limit. Pure speculation here, but if a family of 7 comes in and they all want hotdogs, they wouldn't sell it to them? Seems unlikely.

The Daily Dot has reached out to Costco to confirm whether this is a real policy or something exclusive to this location.

The TikToker trying to make the 50 hot dog purchase seems to make his way over to the customer service desk, but the video doesn't include any dialogue or further discussion with customer service about the issue, just them refunding him.

The $1.50 Costco hotdog combo—which includes a 1/2-pound beef hotdog alongside a 20 oz refillable soda—has cost the same amount since the 1980s.

And it's not going to change anytime soon, the company's chief financial officer confirmed earlier this year after rumors started going around of a potential increase.

If you want to try this out at your location or are just craving a hot dog now, beware that a new policy might restrict your entrance.

Do you need a Costco membership to eat at the food court?

You've always needed a Costco membership to shop at one of their warehouses, but depending on the location, you could fill up on their well-priced food court without paying the annual fee.

That went away just a few months ago. As of Apr. 8, 2024, all food court patrons must have a Costco card, Delish reported.

People in the comments section offered some viable workaround.

"I think with proper planning/called ahead/speaking to a manager and arranged a specific date and time for pick up they could do it," the top comment read.

"Or buy the box or weiners there and buns and make them at home," a person said.

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Others said they've never run into this issue.

"Not at my store. I might have asked you if you’d mind waiting to get them cooked in the oven to make sure we had enough to sell to other members. (They taste better baked too)," a commenter wrote.

"My store lets you buy any amount. My work has gotten them plenty of times and orders like 50," another chimed in.

The Daily Dot reached out to the food waste TikToker and Costco via email.

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