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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

Lemon Tree Woman Main Character of the Week

Main Character of the Week: The lemon tree woman

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

Trader Joe’s customer baffled after cashier says ‘omg I haven’t tried that yet.’

‘Sometimes the script just comes out at inappropriate times’: Trader Joe’s customer baffled after cashier says ‘omg I haven’t tried that yet.’ Here’s what they were buying

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

Buffalo Wild Wings server shows what really happens when you give ‘your compliments to the chef’

‘Did them dirty’: Buffalo Wild Wings server shows what really happens when you give ‘your compliments to the chef’

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

Braden Bjella

Customer says IHOP watered down syrup for International Pancake Day

‘Ur drinking sink water’: Customer says IHOP watered down syrup for National Pancake Day

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Taco Bell sign(l), Woman eating taco(c), Drive thru(r)

‘i get anxious im the ONLY person that uses them and they think im weird’: Taco Bell customer orders through the app—while she’s at the drive-thru

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

French fries(l), Woman talking(c), OreIda frozen french fry bag(r)

‘This isn’t what the bag means’: You’re probably following the directions ‘turn halfway through cooking’ wrong

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Red velvet cake(l), Woman talking(c), Red velvet mix(r)

‘I’m appalled people think it’s the same???’: Baker shows how red velvet cake is made, calls out ‘chocolate cake’ misconception

Trader Joes(l), Woman looking surprised(c), Pasta in bowl(r)

‘Thought it tasted familiar’: Guest catches hotel trying to pass off Trader Joe’s food as ‘expensive room service,’ has to pay $20 for cacio e pepe

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

Olive garden sign(l), Man talking(c), Olive Garden servers(r)

‘Sir, are you being helped?’: Jobseeker says his Olive Garden job interview went ‘horribly wrong’

Man and woman with beef jerky(l), Dollar Tree storefront(c), Woman looking surprised(r)

‘I didn’t know if you guys offered any coupons’: Dollar Store shopper alerts worker store has expired Slim Jims on shelf, is surprised by what he does next

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

TikToker shares What Sonic pays employees

‘quit before i even started fr’: Worker quits Sonic job after finding out the pay is $5 per hour

Customer can’t believe how much Subway is charging for footlongs

‘Anyone remember the $5 footlong song?’: Customer can’t believe how much Subway is charging for footlongs

Customer says she placed $550 catering order that arrived late, cold. She’s shocked by Portillo’s response

‘I’m not coming back’: Customer says she placed $550 catering order that arrived late, cold. She’s shocked by Portillo’s response

Costco shopper says this popular item may be contaminated

‘I was violently ill’: Costco shopper says this popular item may be contaminated

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

Man reveals family-sized Wendy's menu hack

Food