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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.

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

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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

Daily Dot Hall of Fame winners

You voted and we listened: Introducing the first Daily Dot Hall of Fame

web_crawlr subscribers voted on the first class of the Daily Dot Hall of Fame.

On Nov 12, 2022 by Ramon Ramirez

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Daily Dot Hall of Fame 2022: vanguard nominees

It's the last round of voting for the Daily Dot Hall of Fame.

On Nov 6, 2022 by Ramon Ramirez

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Daily Dot Hall of Fame 2022: deceased icon nominees

Who should be in the Daily Dot Hall of Fame? Sign up for the web_crawlr newsletter to vote!

On Oct 29, 2022 by Ramon Ramirez

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Daily Dot Hall of Fame 2022: big mood nominees

Who should be in the Daily Dot Hall of Fame? Sign up for the web_crawlr newsletter to vote!

On Oct 22, 2022 by Ramon Ramirez

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Daily Dot Hall of Fame 2022: urban legend nominees

Who should be in the Daily Dot Hall of Fame? Sign up for the web_crawlr newsletter to vote!

On Oct 15, 2022 by Ramon Ramirez

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Daily Dot Hall of Fame 2022: cultural moment nominees

Who should be in the Daily Dot Hall of Fame? Sign up for the web_crawlr newsletter to vote!

On Oct 8, 2022 by Ramon Ramirez

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Newsletter: America’s worst congresswoman

Subscribe to 'Internet Insider' to get the daily scoop on internet culture.

On May 26, 2022 by Ramon Ramirez, Claire Goforth

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Newsletter: Your new favorite show

In today's Internet Insider newsletter, we have our weekly 'Now Streaming' column.

On Apr 6, 2022 by Ramon Ramirez, Audra Schroeder

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Newsletter: Your robocall future

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On Apr 5, 2022 by Ramon Ramirez, Andrew Wyrich

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SXSW Newsletter: Can NFTs help musicians?

In today's special edition of the 'Internet Insider' newsletter, we report from the ground at SXSW.

On Mar 18, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich, Ramon Ramirez