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There have been few true icons in the game-show industry, and Alex Trebek was certainly one of them … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,023 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What a great — and fitting — tribute to one of television’s all-time positive personalities. Alex Trebek, the late and longtime…
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And as they say in the Muddy River world headquarters, “Hello, Adam!” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,023 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the end of our tribute to “Seinfeld,” and fittingly, the final character to be spotlighted is Jerry himself. Jerry was always the straight man when…
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Full circle at “American Idol”: Carrie’s coming home … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,022 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today, it’s Cosmo’s turn. Our salute of the four main “Seinfeld” characters marches on. Today we tip our hat to Cosmo Kramer, the longtime cross-the-hall neighbor of Jerry who in the…
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I once said, “Yada, yada, yada” to my wife. For the record, it wasn’t a pleasant experience … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,020 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We can continue our tribute to the four principal characters of the classic TV sitcom, “Seinfeld.” Today’s spotlight shines on Elaine, the…
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I have to admit, George was always my favorite when watching “Seinfeld” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,020 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we start another tribute week, this one dealing with the main characters from arguably the funniest TV show ever created, “Seinfeld”. The first subject is George,…
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For the first 70 1/2 years of my life, I had thought the fortune cookie originated in China … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,018 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all know some basic facts about most of the states in this great country. Some of the more obvious include…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 28, 2024 But my dad did once refer to me as Stubby … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,017 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say all sports fans appreciate bizarre player names. The stranger, the better. Who has not laughed at the…
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For the record, it’s always a good day when I can mention the name of Debra Winger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,017 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Paris Olympics are now fully underway, and most of us will be spending quite a bit of time in front of…
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Well, other than forgetting about Tommy Harper … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,016 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Pete Rose debuted in MLB in 1963 — that’s 61 years ago — and on a recent Instagram post was able to recall all but one of the other players in the…
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I once gained five pounds at the fair BEFORE I had eaten anything. There are even calories in the aroma of a county fair midway … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,014 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Adams County Fair is underway. What’s your favorite part of such event? If…
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I kind of like No. 10. A lot … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,013 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As you age, personal rules tend to change. So do things like deadlines and your memory (or lack thereof). I recently came across a variety of items built around the general…
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If my math is correct, you could have purchased all nine things on the menu for $1.16 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few days ago, The Daily Dirt offered a list of food items that have been discontinued by McDonald’s over the years.…
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By Steve Eighinger Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love There are some big names on this list, which is rather surprising … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say we all have some degree of love for…
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Will the Cardinals win the NL Central? Don’t fret, it doesn’t matter … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the MLB All-Star Break. So what teams have realistic chances of reaching the World Series in a little more than three months? First, let’s look…
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Don’t miss that second “Did you know” today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,005 of The Daily Dirt. 1. How times have changed in the past 100 years. And there’s no pun intended with that “change(d)” reference. Let’s take a look at what some pocket change could have bought you…
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Does anyone actually know anyone named Mildred in this day and age? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,002 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know when are officially labeled an old person? If you are currently employing any of the following phrases on a regular basis, you are old. But…
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What I’ll always remember most from the ’90s is getting acquainted with Quincy and eventually moving to the Gem City … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,001 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At this point in time, the 1990s seem like such a long, long time ago in a galaxy far,…
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It’s that time of year to remember there is more to the July 4 holiday than fireworks and hot dogs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 994 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re one day from celebrating the birthday of the greatest nation in the history of the world, and fortunately…
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I have a friend who must have double that number of sweat glands in his feet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 992 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In most cases, the human body is a complex and remarkable entity. To prove that claim, here are some strange-but-true facts: 2. Did…
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For the record, Steve Eighinger is my real name, although I was once rumored to be a distant relative of J. Robert Gough … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 991 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you been surprised — or even disappointed — when you found out a celebrity’s real name is…
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You just have to love that Martin Luther King Jr. was a Trekkie, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 990 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you haven’t figured out by now, I find great entertainment from the strange and downright quirky, especially when it involves the people we have…
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I would definitely need more room than my Kia could offer … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 989 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next big thing? You might want to get acquainted with something called “CarJitsu”. It’s when two combatants grapple jujitsu style — but inside a car, utilizing seat…
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And I’m still convinced Tina Turner in “Ghost” would have been legendary … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 988 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always thought it must have been incredibly interesting what probably went on behind the scenes of some of our most iconic films. Here are a handful…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 26, 2024 One of the worst deaths possible would be locked in a room with that Bobby McFerrin song playing over and over and over … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 987 of The Daily Dirt. 1. More often than not, we look at music from the…
Read Full Article I once considered a career as a breakdancer, but decided I enjoyed snacking much, much more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 988 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Paris Olympics are right around the corner, beginning Friday, July 26. That gives us roughly a month to plan exactly what we…
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