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About Us: Dan a.k.a. McFunley
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Published on October 2, 2009 in Etc 		Photo by

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This is a special edition of our About Us series, in which we profile Etsy staff. Today, we're not just getting to know Dan McKinley, a.k.a. McFunley. We're also paying tribute to Dottie, a.k.a. Dottie Matrix, his miniature daschund, in all her speckled glory.

Dan, a mainstay in the prickly pear contingent of Etsy's Admin, has been an engineer since September of 2007. He's got a lot going on in the ol' noggin. You never know when, after a brief moment of simmering silence, Dan will either burst out in a bright, slightly unhinged peel of laughter, or if he'll grumble a snide remark.

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Similarly, you never know if Dottie will run over to your desk for an extended snorgle session, complete with belly scratches and frollicking, or if she'll lay a turd in the middle of the floor. Hard to tell what's going on with these two, but we love them! Dan is an excellent engineer and Dottie has become the Etsy mascot.

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Dan Fun Facts:

  • Dan seems to have a deep, personal connection to Hunter S. Thompson, judging by his T-shirt collection. 
  • Amy says she keeps "waiting for the 'dress as your favorite Etsy Admin' day so I can dress as Dan with a Spoon T-shirt, stuffed dog and Haskell book." 
  • Dan once authored an Etsy Finds posts entirely about the Mountain Goats. Anda says he can sing all the lyrics of all their songs.
  • Nicholas also notes that Dan's favorite programming language is lisp.
  • Tim describes him as stern but never cross. He adds, "One time he half-smiled in my general direction."
  • Starpoli claims to make him homicidal every time she cheerily says, "Good morning, Dan!" So she says it a lot.
  • Gerry says he keeps a book about atheism at hand for bathroom reading.
  • Starpoli says Dan came up with one of the best names for our conference room naming contest (the theme was mashups of food and rockbands): Soy Division.
  • Eliz, whose desk was targeted for pooping under, is not a fan of Dottie.

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  • One of the categories of his blog is "angst." From his bio: "I have severe disdain for C++, Java, PHP, and XML, but so far haven’t figured out how to avoid them." Dan's mindset is full of disdain.
  • Anda recalls that at the Etsy holiday party two years ago, Matt made us all sing Christmas carols and Dan busted out his guitar and sang. A lot.
  • He says he's in a band, but none of us can confirm that. Eliz points out that he does have 9583290 guitars.
  • Eliz says he likes to spend his time staying up late formulating arguments for emails, mostly to other engineers.
  • "Dan hates everything" — Ian, a.k.a. imm.
  • Sean says Dan is an ISTP personality type. (He hates Myers-Briggs personality tests.)
  • At Etsy's Fourth Anniversary Party, we all had name tags that said "I make _____". Dan filled in the blank with "eliz angry."
  • Sean dug up some of Dan's old posts for The Storque (back when we forced all Admin to contribute). "Dan pens baroque Etsy Finds."
  • Dan, who is the only engineer left on the team who understands The Storque's special Django programming language, won't touch The Storque's code with a ten foot pole.
  • Kevin adds, "Dan loooooves vim."
  • Kyle says that Dan was "all about keg stands while in a college frat." (See awkward photo below.)

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Dottie Fun Facts

  • Nicholas points out how she likes to walk around holding her toy in her mouth and whining at people to throw it for her.
  • Her muzzle can barely mouth a tennis ball's full diameter.
  • Dottie loves playing hard to get. However, she also loves to have her belly rubbed.
  • Eliz hates her. 
  • Starpoli loves her, but Dottie plays hard to get. "But then she lets me scratch her belly sometimes, and I feel like I'm the luckiest person ever."
  • Nicholas notes that Dottie will sit on your lap while you work, especially if you have a snack on your desk.

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  • Dan takes Dottie to work in the wicker basket mounted on the front of his bike...like he's in Wizard of Oz or Elliot from E.T.
  • Dottie has her own Facebook page.
  • Alison and Tara love her, and they get down on their hands and knees and let her play in their long hair — hair-scapades!
  • When Alison dog-sat for Dottie, the little pup was quite high maintenance and needed to be in constant contact. Dottie even needed to sleep in Alison's bed — at the foot, deep under the covers. "It was most 'ENH!'," Alison says.

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Dan claimed to not have an awkward photo for this post. Pshhht! Here's one compliments of Eliz, who documented this failed keg stand attempt, recalling Dan's frat boy yesteryear, late night at the Etsy fourth anniversary party.

Dan in more peaceful times (note the early indicators of angst):

Etsy has had quite a growth spurt lately, and we have the awkward pictures to prove it. We've been posting a series of About Us pieces to help you get to know the Etsy Admin (and for us to get to know each other!). You've seen the admin badge, and maybe you're a bit curious about the person behind it! For more on Etsy's mission and about the company, please see our About page (the link is in the little blue footer of every Etsy page).

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Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. Beesnetta

That is the cutest damn dog I have ever seen! And I am a dog owner.....

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. LaveMeSoapCo

awww cute puppy!!!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. VixVintage

Love the dog! Thanks Dan!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. spacejam

the dog is awesome =))

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. BlueShoeStudio

Awww dogs at work - exquisite. After 15 years of Dog Friendly Office Space, a *tiny* basenji-mix "attack" (-hardly!) ruined it! For shame, for shame. Ugh.
Go Dottie!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:07 p.m. BlueShoeStudio

(We hope for a Dog Ban Lift to come every day...) :)

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:08 p.m. Aquanetta

Nice to meet ya Dan!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:08 p.m. zwzzy

That ear photo in the sky is the best! I can almost hear her toenails tapping on the floor! ;P

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. LuLusWoobies

Nice to meet you Dottie & McFunley.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:13 p.m. paramountvintage

dan you are a funny man. and i love your dog!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:17 p.m. baconsquarefarm

aaaah gotta love dottie and nice to meet ya mcfunley too~!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:18 p.m. imnessg

haha, are "the early signs of angst" plaid? These articles always make me crack up.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:23 p.m. whichgoose

I LOVE DOTTIE!!!! And Dan, too :) :) haha

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:23 p.m. ArtDecoDame

aw wiener dogs are too cute Dottie is no exception!Love the picks,I have a darling vintage wallet caddy the would fit in perfectly:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:23 p.m. kukkilintu

The dog is so cute!!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. imeyer

He's my main competition for "prickly pear". ♥

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:28 p.m. peaseblossomstudio

Very cute!

(the dog, I mean)

:-D

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:29 p.m. bylynnkrestel

hey dan!! ever need a dog sitter!?
dottie is too cute!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:29 p.m. mcfunley

Elizabeth Weinberg. I will get you, Elizabeth Weinberg. Maybe today, maybe tomorrow, maybe in 2040. Who knows? Who can say? But it's coming. You can count on it.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:31 p.m. thebestvintage

Great pup!!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:37 p.m. Fotiholic

I have 2 mini silver dapple doxies myself (Reign and Caboose). Aren't they the best dog in the whole world?!?!?!! YES THEY ARE!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:38 p.m. EJPcreations

Mistress Dottie is ADORABLE and quite the world traveler!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. MyMoms

Nice to meet you! Your dog is very cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:42 p.m. recycledwares

i think Dottie stole the spotlight here. she's in more shots than Dan.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. congcongdesign

many cute dogs.and lovely photoes.i like dog coat.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:49 p.m. KnotOriginal

I think I'm in love with Dottie♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ and Dan doesn't seem too bad ; )

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:49 p.m. BeaInspired

As a fellow doxin owner I understand how they steal the spotlight, but that is why we love them! Nice to meet you.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:52 p.m. stubborndog

I want a whole couch full of cone-dog pillows. Nice to meet you!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 2:55 p.m. breadandroses

Dottie Matrix is a sweetheart! Love her spots.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 3 p.m. thestapeliacompany

The baby photo? The dachshund photos? Adorable. I love these articles.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. mosey

now that is a cute hound!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 3:18 p.m. riorita

Hi Dan - how nice to meet you. Dottie - you better take good care of him!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 3:38 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

Hi Dan. You may very well have the WORLD'S CUTEST DOG!!!!!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. tabo

Dottie is ADORABLE!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. hellobrowneyes

This made me smile like 534809 times. So freaking cute. Dan and Dottie. :)

Oct. 2, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. pinkytoeclothing

Dan and Dottie - you are both awesome :) Thanks for the get to know ya!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 3:48 p.m. lovelygifts

Hi Dan, those pictures of Dottie are soo cute!!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. RetroGlamorous

What a Cutie!! (The Puppy Dog) ;)

Oct. 2, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. beyondthepale

That is one cool dog. SO much character, I love these pictures, especially the wind blowing ear one!

Nice to meet you, Dan.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. GgaBulShop

yeah~ hotdog~!! soo cute!!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. SarahSays

Dan owes me lunch.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 4:51 p.m. happygolicky

I wish Dan owed me lunch.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. sonyarasi

I like a man who loves his dog.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 5:29 p.m. adam

I've seen Dan laugh maybe three times. Each time I was reminded of a little girl with an ice cream cone.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 5:31 p.m. ooty

This dog is too cute!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 5:59 p.m. rctees

I judge a man by how much he loves his dog.
Nice to meet you Dan!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 6:12 p.m. warpedLaurie

Hello Dan .

Oct. 2, 2009 at 6:40 p.m. MinceCo

hello dan, dog dottie daschund, if this was sesame street i know what the letter of the day would be. I'll forgive you though as you ride bikes for "miles and miles", nice.
heres some reverse cycling to share, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b36Yi-...

Oct. 2, 2009 at 6:54 p.m. FlanneryCrane

Dottie is the sweetest little toot! Hi Dan-nice to meet ya!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 7:01 p.m. ChloesRuffleButt

Nice to meet you Dan. That is a great nickname you have...

That dog can poop under my desk any day! How could you stay mad at the cute doggy like Dottie?

Oct. 2, 2009 at 7:10 p.m. jiorji

i joined Dottie's Facebook page ... it's those ears!!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. TheCottageCheese

LOVE Dottie. Dan, I guess you're pretty cool too :)

Oct. 2, 2009 at 7:38 p.m. aBreathofFrenchair

Sweet, sweet, dog! I had a dog named Dottie too! She came from a shelter and was the smartest dog!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 7:47 p.m. pitoreskni

Dottie is way too cute. I love the daschund-themed treasury too!

Oct. 2, 2009 at 9:07 p.m. tannerglass

You're a funny man, Dan. And Dottie rules.

Oct. 2, 2009 at 10:12 p.m. bytheway

Hey Dan! Love that Dottie - great name, too :)

Oct. 2, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. odiliafu

Dottie is really cute!! Hi Dan! Nice to meet you.

Oct. 3, 2009 at 4:05 a.m. LowellandSon

What a crack up of an article! What wonderful doggie photos.

Oct. 3, 2009 at 4:45 a.m. Sumikoshop

Nice to meet you Dan !!

I like the photo with the dog and Hollywood as the background .... wow

Oct. 3, 2009 at 7:42 a.m. colouryourhome

how fun is thissss:-)

Oct. 3, 2009 at 8:51 a.m. DalkullanJewelry

Hi Dan! Your Dottie is as cute as a button.

Oct. 3, 2009 at 8:53 a.m. Bunnys

That puppy is just soooooooooooooo cute!!!

Oct. 3, 2009 at 9:06 a.m. TALKTAGZ

Hi Dan...great to get to know a little about you!

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE...DOTTIE!!!!!

Oct. 3, 2009 at 10:41 a.m. pattysvints

HarleyDog says Dottie is scrumptious and her human seems sweet too.

Oct. 3, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. cassidycay

I love Dottie. I have a mini schnauzer and his best friend is a mini dachshund that is definitely the boss of the duo. My puppy is just the "Tonto" to her "Lone Ranger"

Oct. 3, 2009 at 11:40 a.m. LittleWhiteDresser

LOVE THE DOG!!

Oct. 3, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. BeanTownHandmade

Adorable! Dottie is beautiful

Oct. 3, 2009 at 12:37 p.m. Iammie

Super cute dog :D

Oct. 3, 2009 at 12:38 p.m. stylinstuff

How adorable! I love your dapple Dottie! Such a cute face!! I have a doxie my self!! She is my love!!

Oct. 3, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. ilikeitiloveit

I'm on Eliz side

Oct. 3, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. LisaFerinDesigns

Hilarious! And Dottie is the cutest!

Oct. 3, 2009 at 2:04 p.m. YellowViolet

I'm now a fan of Dottie.

Oct. 3, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. luckypups

Cute dog! :)

Oct. 3, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. AstridNicoleEtcetera

Dottie is soooo cute! I'm bias, of course. Look at our faces...we are almost twins! WOOF!

Oct. 3, 2009 at 7:34 p.m. bhangtiez

cute dog....fun pics

Oct. 3, 2009 at 9:46 p.m. lealerjcreates

It's nice to learn about the people behind Etsy. P.S. Dottie is adorable.

Oct. 4, 2009 at 1:34 a.m. jellybeanjunction

Awww! Dottie is adorable!

Oct. 4, 2009 at 4:32 a.m. shellsherree

Ahem, did Dan intentionally colour co-ordinate himself to Dottie in the first photo? {I hope so!!} She is adorable. Dan ~ well, I'm sure he's adorable too, in an angst-ridden way. Nice to see behind the scenes at Etsy.

Oct. 4, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. SlimHands

Wow so cool works, I love the dogie!

Oct. 4, 2009 at 8:13 p.m. JesseMosher

lots of guitars and guitar players in my shop -- and even Hunter S. Thopmson too , amongst others , Does the do play music as well ?

WElcome to etsy !

Oct. 5, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. lavenderrabbit

Dottie is so cute! I want to rub her belly!

Oct. 5, 2009 at 2:21 p.m. thesockgirl

ahh so cute! i love doxies!

Oct. 5, 2009 at 2:35 p.m. ANORIGINALJEWELRY

I LOVE Dottie! She looks a lot like my Mini Dapple Dachshund, Mel aka Vemelope Sweetie pie Lover Lamb Chop! My little Mel doesnt have as much "dapple" going on though, she's jealous of Dottie's stunning good looks! Mel ain't half bad herself though :)

Heres Mel!
http://anoriginaljewelry.blogspot.com...

Oct. 5, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. 2RavenChicks

It was so wonderful getting to know about that sweet furbaby Dottie. What a cutie pie. I can tell she is quite the little princess though. Oh yeah, it was good to hear about you too Dan (guess you're used to playing second fiddle to your darling Doxie? :D )

Oct. 6, 2009 at 9:59 a.m. PurseParts

It's hard not to love a man with a dog!!!

Oct. 7, 2009 at 9:34 a.m. appletreejewelry

Thanks for the chuckles, cute dog, nice to meet you Dan.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 1:48 p.m. beadelight

Great article.e the name And the pics! Dottie is so cute! Love the name :)

Oct. 16, 2009 at 1:49 p.m. beadelight

Oh, and nice to meet you too, Dan :)

Oct. 16, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. jenfer

Dachshunds rock!

Oct. 28, 2009 at 7:40 p.m. Mandawlfe

That puppy is so cute! I want to paint her!

Nov. 2, 2009 at 6:27 p.m. anniessweatshop

Look'n good Dottie.

Woof Woof,
Porter & Stout

Nov. 18, 2009 at 7:36 p.m. tomatored

Nothing better than a sweet furry critter!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. MysticLily

Love your doggie photos, and the associated Etsy collection. There is something about our dogs - they are little mute soulmates who tell us their stories through their eyes! Thanks for sharing!

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