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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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Main Character of the Week: Mom (allegedly) charged for school supplies her son broke

This viral anecdote from a momfluencer has divided the internet.

On Jun 15, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Spirit Airlines traveler who went through an emergency landing

The stories about Spirit Airlines get more absurd every day.

On Jun 8, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Mom who filmed herself baking and set off a firestorm 

This one tests the limits of that old adage “there are two sides to every story.”

On Jun 1, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Carnival customer who had her $15k trip canceled

The Carnival Cruise is the most quintessentially American experience possible.

On May 25, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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5 weird songs that are suddenly everywhere thanks to TikTok

‘My dog ​​is dressed more expensive than you.’

On May 20, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

LIFE HACKS

6 life hacks the internet just taught us. Yes, you’ve been doing it wrong

From free drinks at Panera, to historical hangover cures, to using coffee grounds to repel mosquitos—here’s the way.

On May 20, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Teacher who let students braid his hair and paint his nails

At question is whether his interaction violated classroom policy on boundaries.

On May 18, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: The Chipotle deserter

Sometimes, it takes an iconoclast to disrupt protocol and shock the internet into disorder.

On May 11, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: McDonald’s secret shopper

The internet is fascinated by the controversial side hustle.

On May 4, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Cybertruck car wash guy

We all got a good laugh at Cybertruck’s kryptonite-like reaction to the car wash.

On Apr 27, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Woman whose car was disabled by a dealership at a Planet Fitness

The internet was collectively shook this week when it realized that car dealerships could disable vehicles when owners got behind on their monthly payments.

On Apr 20, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: The Mazda customer who discovered her car was taken home by a dealership worker

The dealership is becoming a real trap door for car owners.

On Apr 13, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: DoorDasher who ate customer’s wings but delivered the bones

It’s a punchline. It’s remarkably audacious.

On Apr 6, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Woman who had her Bacardi Bucket confiscated at Applebee’s 

When she recounted the tale on her TikTok profile, a nationwide political movement began.

On Mar 30, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Jeep dealership worker

We don’t need to overthink this one.

On Mar 23, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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