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Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;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.

Ramon Ramirez

Main Character of the Week: AutoZone worker who told the internet he’s not a mechanic 

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

‘Beginning of the end?’: Expert says Topgolf might soon fold after Callaway call. Here’s why

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘I can’t even put my hand in’: Mechanic blasts Buick Enclave for this surprising design tweak

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Emily Armstrong performs with Linkin Park.

‘Absolutely disgusting decision’: Linkin Park’s new singer is under fire for her ties to this disgraced celebrity

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Dealership worker shares whether you should get gap insurance

‘They regret it’: Dealership worker shares whether you should get gap insurance

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

McDonald’s customer orders a McFlurry. She can’t believe what she received

‘I just know it gets soggy’: McDonald’s customer orders a McFlurry. She can’t believe what she received

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Man says Toyota is ‘in huge trouble’ because of this issue with new GR Corollas. Are they trying to cover it up?

‘Wer’re witnessing the fall of Toyota before GTA6’: Man says Toyota is ‘in huge trouble’ because of this issue with new GR Corollas

Mike Hadge

this is espresso meme - Sabrina Carpenter's 'Chicken Shop Date' appearance launches 'This is Espresso' TikTok meme

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Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Chicken Shop Date’ appearance launches ‘This is Espresso’ TikTok meme

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Pest control technician has a plea for customers about their homes

‘We can only do so much. … Help us out’: Pest control technician has a plea for customers about their homes

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Expert issues warning against Mielle Organics and its viral rosemary and mint oil

‘Something is not right’: Expert issues warning against Mielle Organics and its viral rosemary and mint oil

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

What is the ‘Care Bear Method’ on TikTok?

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

‘I bet he wants to do it on a Hyundai’: Expert tests whether 2025 Toyota Camry actually lives up to this promise

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Gas station customer buys full book of lotto scratch-offs for $500 to test theory

‘You’re guaranteed to win your money back if not more’: Gas station customer buys full book of lotto scratch-offs for $500 to test theory

‘I’m really surprised’: Costco shopper tries to return $198 HP printer 2 years later after realizing it needs a subscription

Woman leases a Hyundai. She goes 40,000 miles over the allotted mileage

TikTok

Main Character of the Week: AutoZone worker who told the internet he’s not a mechanic