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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 We’ve got a music theme going today, so sit back, relax, try to stay warm and embrace the music … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 839 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Many of us grew up in an era when song lyrics were not nearly…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 You’re going to buy a Valentine’s Day card. You know you are. Here are tips about what the message inside should say … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 838 of The Daily Dirt. Attention all husbands and boyfriends. You know what’s just around the corner,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 From the era before Meg Ryan had way too much plastic surgery, Bruce Willis had hair and Al Pacino wanted us to meet his little friends … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 836 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The decade was known as The Big…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 But the final choice was not easy, thanks to a late plate that showed up over the weekend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 820 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s official. BE A BETH won the Daily Dirt’s 2023 Great Plate Debate for the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 ‘Joyeux Noel,’ too!… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 819 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In any language, the phrase “Merry Christmas” is a special greeting. Here’s how “Merry Christmas” sounds around the world today: 2. A loyal Daily Dirt reader dropped us a line with…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023 The worst job of the year is sewer cleaning, according to everyone … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 818 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Merriam-Webster “Word of the Year” for 2023 is “authentic.” “We see in 2023 a kind of crisis of authenticity,” Merriam-Webster…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 One week left in 2023 competition, then we start all over again … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 817 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Almost, but not quite. We almost had a new No. 1 in The Great Plate Debate of 2023, but BE A…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 “Sugar Sugar” may have been the height of bubble gum pop music, but it was still a great song … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 817 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we close the books on our tribute to the best songs of the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 27, 2024 The art of the insult can be a truly special gift … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 794 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Insults and name-calling are, of course, considered a no-no. In fact, if there were an 11th commandment, it would be something like,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 26, 2024 Wait, there’s myrrh. Don’t worry, you’ll get it in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 793 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ll readily admit that most of the Christmas traditions we hold dear are just that, but their are some we can certainly…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 25, 2024 For the record, no one has ever given me an exercise- or diet-related book for a gift. I guess I have a lot of realistic friends … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 792 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since we are now in the early…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 The question of the day remains, “White Room” or “Sunshine of Your Love?” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 790 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I hope everyone reading this has an awesome Thanksgiving. What could make a great Turkey Day even greater? (Besides football and…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 And when I say three pieces of pie, I actually mean about five … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 789 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One day until Turkey Day! Have you ever wondered, while consuming enormous amounts of food on Thanksgiving, how many calories…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 I challenge you to find three better holiday films than the ones listed below, especially the first two … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 788 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At some point Thursday, most of us will be uncomfortably full and resting quietly upon…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 Can I just say — again — how much I loved Mary Tyler Moore? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 780 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude out countdown of the all-time top 30 TV characters. I’m sure you will disagree with…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 For those of you waiting on Eric Cartman, today is your day. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 779 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we pick up our countdown of the top 30 characters in TV history. Welcome to Nos. 20-11: 2. Great sign…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 There should be plenty of conversation about this ranking … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 778 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today’s first topic is the offshoot of a conversation with friends earlier this week. We were compiling a list of the best-ever (also…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 Do you realize if Chuck Norris had been on the Titanic, the iceberg would have dodged the ship? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 760 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the weekend, let’s kick back, relax and pay homage — again — to the legendary…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 Can anyone stop the Atlanta Braves in the MLB postseason? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 729 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, you’re pretty confident you know quite a bit about today’s celebrities, right? The never-ending news cycle, coupled with cable and satellite TV and all…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 At least the Cubbies have been entertaining this season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 728 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Possibly the funniest line I have heard at any point during the current MLB season came earlier this week when I came across a picture…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 If you’re like me, you’re more than ready for the return of Norman Reedus tonight … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 722 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we put a wrap on our look at the top grossing films of each decade from the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 If some ambitious movie studio would ever decided to do a remake of “Dr. No,” I would suggest the title of “Dr. Love” — and I, of course, could star. It would be an entirely new look at the world of secret agents. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 When you get to the part of how Koreans determine their age, I’m betting the first word out of your mouth is “What?!” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 719 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve noticed with each passing year there are certain phrases I…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 At the time of his passing, Jimmy Buffett’s fortune was estimated to be $1 billion. Looks like all of those trips to Margaritaville paid off quite handsomely. .Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 715 of The Daily Dirt. 1. He was called the Poet of Paradise,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 I know who I’ll be watching this afternoon. How about you? .Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 714 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is the first big day of the college football season. That means millions and millions of Americans will be joining me in…
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