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People are outraged by dad’s viral ‘hacks’ for saving money on kids’ meals at restaurants

Nbcwashington · · 512 words · By Rachel Paula Abrahamson; TODAY
Social Media Trends Frugality and Budgeting
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9 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“In a now-viral TikTok video, Josh Mileham, 37, announces to his sons Brooklyn, 14, Colton, 11, Asher, 8, and daughter, Vallyn, 6, that he has a “cool trick.””
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Multiple web search results confirm that Josh Mileham, 37, showed his sons (Brooklyn, 14; Colton, 11; Asher, 8) and daughter (Vallyn, 6) a 'cool trick' in a viral TikTok video. The evidence cites the same details across different reporting sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — A frugal father of four is dividing the internet with his restaurant "hacks." In a now-viral TikTok video, Josh Mileham, 37, announces to his sons Brooklyn, 14, Colton, 11, Asher, 8, and daughter ...
https://www.today.com/parents/dads/texas-dads-tiktok-money-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — In a now-viral TikTok video, Josh Mileham, 37, announces to his sons Brooklyn, 14, Colton, 11, Asher, 8, and daughter, Vallyn, 6, that he has a "cool trick." The Texas dad, who has just been ...
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dads-money-saving-restaurant…
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web search NEUTRAL — While at dinner with his three sons - Brooklyn, 14, Colton, 11, and Asher, eight - and six-year-old daughter, Vallyn, Mileham announced he had a "cool trick" to show them.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/money-saving-restau…
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“The Texas dad, who has just been served a fajita platter, then takes a tortilla and sprinkles it with shredded cheese. Next, he cooks it under the sizzling skillet that came with his meal.”
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Multiple web search results consistently describe the action: Mileham took a tortilla, filled it with cheese, and cooked it under a sizzling skillet from a fajita platter, effectively making a quesadilla.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mileham took a flour tortilla from a covered container and filled it with cheese. He then placed it under a burning skillet with a fajita platter, cooking it like a quesadilla. After a few seconds, Mi…
https://newswav.com/article/father-sparks-backlash-with-his-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mileham took a flour tortilla from a covered container and filled it with cheese. He then placed it under a burning skillet with a fajita platter, cooking it like a quesadilla.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/money-saving-restau…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mileham took a flour tortilla from a covered container and filled it with cheese. He then placed it under a burning skillet with a fajita platter, cooking it like a quesadilla. After a few seconds, Mi…
https://www.inkl.com/news/father-sparks-backlash-with-his-mo…
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“For those wondering how Mileham had extra tortillas and cheese, he ordered them on the side for roughly $2.50.”
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Two independent web search results state that Mileham explained he got extra tortillas and cheese by purchasing an extra side for $2.50, corroborating the claim's details.
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“Undeterred by the negative comments, Mileham posted another TikTok on May 7, this time at a Texas Roadhouse, where he ordered a pulled pork sandwich and French fries.”
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The web search results provide general information about Texas Roadhouse and TikTok but do not independently confirm that Mileham posted a *second* TikTok specifically on May 7th at a Texas Roadhouse ordering a pulled pork sandwich and French fries. The evidence is insufficient to corroborate this specific date and meal.
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web search NEUTRAL — Babalikan huhu @Texas Roadhouse PH #texasroadhouse #foodie #fyp Texas Roadhouse Set Meals for Only 425 Pesos!. Savor a delicious starter, entree, and drink for just 425 pesos! Discover why this meal i…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/can-you-get-the-combo-appeti…
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web search NEUTRAL — Texas Roadhouse is a legendary steak restaurant serving American cuisine from the best steaks and ribs to made-from-scratch sides & fresh-baked rolls.Follow us on instagram. Baby. Fresh Rolls. Cheese …
https://www.texasroadhouse.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Texas Roadhouse was founded by Kent Taylor in 1993 on the principles of fresh, authentic food made by hand. Steaks would be hand-cut, ribs would fall off the bone, the sides made from scratch and the …
https://www.texasroadhouseme.com/
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“At the end of the meal, Mileham’s wife Callie zooms in on the receipt: $17.30 for the one entree and an extra side of fries. The couple left a $20 tip.”
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One web search result mentions a dad feeding a family of 6 for $20 at Texas Roadhouse, and another mentions the restaurant's general offerings. However, none of the gathered evidence explicitly confirms the specific receipt total of $17.30 for one entree and an extra side of fries, or the $20 tip, making it difficult to corroborate.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Logan's Roadhouse is an American chain of casual dining restaurants based in Houston, Texas, United States, founded in 1991 in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. There are 135 Logan's Roadhouse locations throu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan's_Roadhouse
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Texas Roadhouse is an American steakhouse chain that specializes in steaks in a Texan and Southwestern cuisine style. It is a subsidiary of Texas Roadhouse Inc, which has two other concepts (Bubba's 3…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Roadhouse
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wayne Kent Taylor (September 27, 1955 – March 18, 2021) was an American businessman. He was the founder and CEO of the Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Kent_Taylor
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““People are hilarious — in the comments people are screaming that I should get them each a kid’s meal,” the Texas dad tells TODAY.com. “I’m like, absolutely not. They’re going to take two bites and throw it away.””
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Multiple web search results confirm that Josh Mileham addressed comments about getting kids' meals, stating he declined because the children would only take a small amount.
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web search NEUTRAL — A frugal father of four is dividing the internet with his restaurant "hacks." Texas dad Josh Mileham explains his controversial money-saving tips.
https://www.today.com/parents/dads/texas-dads-tiktok-money-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — A frugal father of four is dividing the internet with his restaurant "hacks." In a now-viral TikTok video, Josh Mileham, 37, announces to his sons Brooklyn, 14, Colton, 11, Asher, 8, and daughter ...
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/people-…
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web search NEUTRAL — A frugal father of four is dividing the internet with his restaurant "hacks." Texas dad Josh Mileham explains his controversial money-saving tips.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dads-money-saving-restaurant…
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““So we try to be as frugal as possible to not waste,” he says.”
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Multiple web search results report that Josh Mileham stated that his family tries to be frugal or avoid waste when eating out.
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web search NEUTRAL — A frugal dad has managed to cheat the system and afford to feed his family without spending an excessive amount of money. Josh Mileham, 37, has caused a bit of controversy online after sharing ...
https://www.yourtango.com/family/dad-used-restaurant-hack-fe…
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web search NEUTRAL — A father thought his money-saving technique was genius, but people aren't convinced. In a 5 May TikTok video, Josh Mileham showed off his restaurant hack, which he claimed feeds his family of ...
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/money-saving-restau…
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web search NEUTRAL — A frugal father of four is dividing the internet with his restaurant "hacks." Texas dad Josh Mileham explains his controversial money-saving tips.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dads-money-saving-restaurant…
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“For example, he advises, order a large specialty drink at a coffee shop and ask for four small cups so each kid gets some.”
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The web search results confirm Mileham gave parenting hacks, but none of the gathered evidence specifically details the advice about ordering a large specialty drink and asking for four small cups, limiting confirmation to the general topic of 'hacks'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Josh Mileham went viral with parenting hacks for eating out with kids for cheap, and not wasting food or money.
https://cafemom.com/parenting/dad-catches-heat-after-sharing…
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web search NEUTRAL — Joshua Mileham. 93,643 likes · 3,601 talking about this. Content Creator TheMilehams.com Entrepreneur consultant, Owner of ArtistryEpoxy.com
https://www.facebook.com/joshua.mileham/
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web search NEUTRAL — 131K Followers, 209 Following, 1,581 Posts - Joshua Mileham (@themilehams) on Instagram: "Enjoy our money saving hacks and favorite recipes!!"
https://www.instagram.com/themilehams/
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“He also has one in the works about how to eat on the cheap at Pandra Express.”
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No evidence was found in the search results or cross-references to support the claim that Josh Mileham is developing content about eating cheaply at Panda Express.
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