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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: 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

Raytheon Technologies Corp. is a defense and aerospace company; Tierra Whack; Ai in the work place

SXSW’s highs and lows: Here’s what we just learned

From controversy to A.I. to great art, the 9-day conference was more divisive than ever.

On Mar 18, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez, Braden Bjella, Laiken Neumann

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Main Character of the Week: Little Caesars manager who stood up to a customer

In a culture-shifting TikTok, a Little Caesars manager didn’t back down to keep the peace.

On Mar 16, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

Peso Pluma performing at SXSW

‘I don’t care’: Peso Pluma addresses his controversy during onstage rant

'Para ustedes.'

On Mar 14, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

Mike Judge explains how the studio tried to cut the rap music from “Office Space” at 25th anniversary reunion during the #SXSW Hollywood Reporter’s panel

‘Peter was the first quiet quitter’: Cast of ‘Office Space’ reunites for 25th anniversary. Here are 5 things you didn’t know about the cult classic

'Jennifer Aniston couldn't be here because she's Jennifer Aniston.'

On Mar 10, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

Jeff Bezos; Speaker at SXSW; Unicorn in forest

‘Agreeableness is a problem’: Jeff Bezos’ former subordinate reveals 13 traits to spotting a ‘unicorn’ boss. Do you have one?

'Never lose site of the finish line.'

On Mar 9, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Kia customers

Two viral stories are probably related.

On Mar 9, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

Expert shares the top 10 technologies set to change America in 2024

‘It’s really goofy-looking’: Expert shares the top 10 technologies set to change America in 2024

'We're all hoping for them.'

On Mar 8, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Girl Scouts

Are Girl Scout cookies tricking customers?

On Mar 2, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

Main Character of the Week: Repo car man

Main Character of the Week: Repo car man 

A Virginia man filmed his experience at a repo auction and used it to dispense some life lessons.

On Feb 24, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

Lemon Tree Woman Main Character of the Week

Main Character of the Week: The lemon tree woman

It seems we’re all pining for not just fresh ingredients but the simple and deceptively well-organized commerce of yesteryear.

On Feb 17, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez