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Daily Dirt for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 The Hoff and Pee Wee Herrman were also old school mates … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,058 of The Daily Dirt 1. Did you go to high school or college with anyone famous? I think my biggest claim to fame was attending high school…
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I think my overall favorite of those first 10 songs is “Brass In Pocket,” by the Pretenders. My apologies to Sir Rod … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 943 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Where were you on Aug. 1, 1981? That was the day MTV debuted, and the world as…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 Wednesday is often considered the most unpopular day of the week. Here’s a few light thoughts to help you get past hump day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 859 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to hump day. At this point of the week,…
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: In honor of Steve’s 70th birthday I am hijacking the first part of this column. On behalf of Steve’s loyal readers and fans, thank you, Steve for providing us with your quirky, unique and sometimes baffling takes on the world. And now that you are a “Swiftie”, your star will continue to rise!…
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Even though her biggest song is now 59 years old, she’ll always be linked to “Downtown” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 784 of The Daily Dirt. 1. During my formative years, there was one singer in particular I enjoyed tremendously. Whenever I heard one of her songs on my handy AM…
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Will the world be the same without Rip and Beth? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 777 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In case you missed it a few days ago, there was both good news and bad news about the return of TV’s uber-popular “Yellowstone” series on the Paramount Network.…
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Thank heavens for that question about the Supremes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 741 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my favorite TV game shows has always been “Jeopardy.” Not that I’m any good at it — unless there is a “sports” category — but I am always drawn to…
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Chuck Norris, the man, the myth, the legend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 710 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For some reason, few celebrities have ever found themselves at the epicenter of a cult following like 83-year-old actor/martial arts ace Chuck Norris. Norris has enjoyed what amounts to a second career…
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Have you noticed we’re getting close to edition No. 700 of the Daily Dirt? Muddy River Czar JRG is promising a mammoth celebration … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 691 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some more bizarre laws that still on the books in some states: 2. The Denver Broncos…
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If you ever move to Switzerland, you might want to avoid getting a pet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 687 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, I had a conversation with a mom who will soon have a son returning to high school and a daughter heading back…
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The Giants are the gold standard when it comes to the TV booth. The Cardinals? Not so much … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 682 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For the first time in four years, the awfulannouncing.com website has released an analysis of MLB broadcasting teams. Each team’s fans…
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By the way, I have never met anyone who had pickles on their pizza … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 669 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re a fickle bunch, especially when it comes to our pizza. Or, more precisely, our pizza toppings. I would guess just about every living, breathing…
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Who will replace him in the next installment of the classic series? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 650 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The latest “Indiana Jones” movie opens Friday, which has me thinking … which one of the previous Harrison Ford films is the best? Here’s my thoughts: Gold…
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If you are wondering, all three of today’s underrated groups are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 628 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude our look at most underrated — or under appreciated — artists of the rock era, with our…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 We bid adieu to May with a look at some of the worst possible ice cream flavors ever concocted … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 623 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Chocolate? Vanilla? Strawberry? Pralines and Cream? Mint Chocolate Chip? What is your favorite…
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The success of online dating is one of the most remarkable things (if that interests you, you may want to jump to the last item) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 609 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Think the world hasn’t really changed that much since we entered “the dawn of…
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I’m kind of partial to the bronze medal selection … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 604 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, guys … did you remember Sunday is Mother’s Day? It’s only mid-week, so you should have plenty of time to get that box of chocolates at Kirlin’s or make…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, April 28, 2023 For those who lived through the 1960s, I would guess it’s hard not not to smile at just about any thought tied to that period … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 593 of The Daily Dirt. 1. During the 1960s rock music fully completed…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, April 17, 2023 In the coming years, there are likely to be too many electric vehicles and not enough charging stations … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 582 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bob Dylan once told us, “The times, they are a changin'” More evidence of…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, March 31, 2023 Thought No. 2 today backs up my thinking that Caitlin Clark is the most entertaining college basketball player I have watched all season — male or female … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 566 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve all had bad days,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, March 20, 2023 By the time when the event returns in 2026, we should rename it the World Cup of Baseball. The event deserves it … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 557 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m going to be kind of sad when the World…
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What brand of candy cigarette did you prefer when you were young? More about that in a miunute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 552 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is National Potato Chip Day. (Hey, I don’t make the rules. I simply try and follow them.) Let’s celebrate the…
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You’re going to want to take a shower after reading today’s first item. I promise … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 532 of The Daily Dirt. 1. R.I.P., Uncle Haji. I had read about Iran’s Amou Haji years ago, but somehow had missed his passing last fall. “Amou Haji” is Iranian…
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I’ve never been able to come to terms that one day way back when someone thought drinking cow urine and/or downing some baby poop would be good for you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 530 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt —…
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Rihanna has had 14 No. 1 songs, so those wagers involving her might be a bit tricky … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 516 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At times, the Super Bowl itself becomes almost secondary to all of the elements and hype surrounding it. One of my favorite…
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