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.
Main Character of the Week: Man who discovered how to make sour scream
The story is about the economic decisions we make in the dairy aisle. It’s about perspective. And it’s generational.
On Aug 17, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez
Main Character of the Week: Best Buy customer who wouldn’t take no for an answer
Who doesn’t have a mountain of incompatible chords and wires laying around?
On Aug 10, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez
Main Character of the Week: DoorDash customer who picked up her own Wingstop
The story was resonant because it proved to be surprisingly relatable. The one about the rogue delivery person.
On Aug 3, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez
Main Character of the Week: Sonya Massey
Massey’s death sparked horror and outrage online, but the story isn’t as big as it should be.
On Jul 27, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez
Main Character of the Week: The viral traveler who missed her flight
We’ve reached peak travel season, and things are getting dicey.
On Jul 20, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez
Main Character of the Week: Woman unfairly profiled at SeaWorld’s waterpark
Are we back in middle school or something?
On Jul 13, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez
Main Character of the Week: Woman who refuses to put shopping carts away
In the sphere of social media, even the most innocuous statements can quickly draw the ire of a large group of people.
On Jul 6, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez
Main Character of the Week: Woman who had poor customer service on American Airlines
The story landed like a bomb and sparked discussion because of the emotions it carries.
On Jun 29, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez
Main Character of the Week: Woman who had the most ‘standoffish’ job interview ever
The TikTok video was deeply relatable, with commenters sharing their gross first impressions at job interviews.
On Jun 22, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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