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Ramon Ramirez


Ramon Ramirez is the managing editor, and formerly the Dot's news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

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Daily Dot Hall of Fame Week 3: Big Mood

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On Nov 20, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Self-service kiosk asking for a tip

As we enter the holiday season we want to spread joy to a person—not a kiosk. 

On Nov 18, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Clothes

The quality of the in-house garb you buy at strip mall cornerstones like Target and Old Navy is under fire this week.

On Nov 11, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

Daily Dot Hall of Fame 2023 Week 1 TikTok Movements

Daily Dot Hall of Fame 2023 Week 1: TikTok Movements

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On Nov 6, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

A McDonald's app on a phone. There is text that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: The McDonald’s app

At least one customer said she’d refused to update her app and sue over the changes.

On Nov 4, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

9-5 struggles girl

Main Character of the Week: 9-5 struggles girl

Brielle makes a ton of evergreen points.

On Oct 28, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

buildings and street (background) '6:41pm EST I heard what sounded like rapid gunfire but was unsure... I live .5 mile from Schemengees' (inset)

‘I never would think this would happen in Maine’: Woman records gunfire just as mass shooting in Lewiston begins—you can hear it half a mile away (updated)

'I still feel like this whole thing is a nightmare.'

On Oct 26, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: 48 Oysters Girl

Sometimes a man asks you out so much that you get him back for the audacity to not take no for an answer. So you go on a date and order a lot of food as getback.

On Oct 21, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

A Target store with Main Character of the Week in a web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: Target

Is the era of the “Target run” officially over?

On Oct 14, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

An Olive Garden with text that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: Olive Garden

Here’s the Trending team’s main character of the week.

On Oct 7, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

Pimpvanillaslim fired from Texas Roadhouse

‘I love Texas Roadhouse and this summer I went through a lot’: Server fired after attending wedding, despite telling 2 managers and posting on staff Facebook

'I haven't called in since the beginning of the year.'

On Sep 3, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

A person's finger above a YouTube app icon.

Exploring ‘The YouTube Effect’ 

Society today is recovering from the YouTube effect itself.

On Jul 16, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

McLovin performs with Ben Kweller, SXSW 2023.

McLovin plays bass: The 20 best new artists and bands I watched at SXSW—with a playlist

Across Austin's premier dives, you can still discover great tunes for that work station playlist.

On Mar 20, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

Restaurants at the end of the world

Mushroom meat, plastic-eating enzymes, the Shell House: At SXSW, tech bros try to save the world from climate change

A technology conference known for new toys feels guilty, goes green.

On Mar 18, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez

SXSW mental health bob moses

Psychedelics, Chat GPT, Chopra: At SXSW, Silicon Valley gets in its feelings

Mental health takes center stage during the annual tech blowout.

On Mar 15, 2023 by Ramon Ramirez