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- Recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen warned on TikTok that iced coffee harms job prospects, sparking the Iced Coffee Debate of 2026.
- Career counselors Beth Hendler-Grunt and J.T. O’Donnell advised against iced coffee, citing a generational disconnect.
- O’Donnell warned hiring managers may see iced coffee as a distraction, even if anxiety justifies it.
- TikTok creator @ariisaysso posted a skit about iced coffee in an interview, reaching over 1 million views.