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Daily Dirt for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,065 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Whoaaaa!!! You’re tuning in today for a piece of history. Leading off, we open with what is the first time in the (almost) three-year annals of The Daily Dirt Great Plate Debate that we…
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There’s a lot to digest here. Sit back, relax and take it all in … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,057 of The Daily Dirt 1. Jason Whitlock got on his soap box earlier this week, and it’s hard to argue with him. “The WNBA is going surpass the NBA, in…
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We’re getting close to crunch time. Is there an gold-medal worthy plate waiting for us to spot? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,052 of The Daily Dirt 1. We’re getting close to the home stretch run in the 2024 Great Plate Debate, our third annual year-long competition for the most…
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And don’t forget, Kenny Rogers also had his foot in the door … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,042 of The Daily Dirt 1. I don’t think any other decade has ever offered quite the eclectic mix of music like the 1970s. Of course, you had your basic rock (and a…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 I think my ideal destination would be one of the French towns we have listed. Well, for the exception of Lucifer, France … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,035 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s been awhile since we had some fun with the names…
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Never underestimate the power of suspenders … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,027 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’ve reached a certain age — let’s say in your 60s or early 70s — how many of the following things have you found yourself saying more and more? 2. Did you…
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I’m going to have to see if that “McGangbang” is available at any of the local McDonald’s outlets … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,027 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think’s it’s fair to say that “Animal House” House is one of the most beloved films, no matter what generation…
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The trip to Home Depot provided an unexpected plus for Mr. Fixit. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,019 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was Monday afternoon and I was backing into a parking stall at Home Depot. I was going to get some items for another of my home…
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Not that $37,000 is necessarily small change, but wouldn’t you think the U.S. would pay its medal winners more than … umm … Azerbaijan? Jus’ saying … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,015 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With the Summer Olympics in Paris getting ready to ramp up, keep this…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, July 12, 2024 And I’m serious about that comment concerning the old Onion Nuggets … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,003 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever pulled up to the drive-through at McDonald’s, looked at the menu and asked yourself, “Don’t they ever change this…
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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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War of words continues between Chestnut, Major League Eating; New York mayor tells Nathan’s and MLE to “stop being such weenies”…. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 983 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Fans of Joey Chestnut can relax. The Associated Press is reporting that the man with arguably the most famous…
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For the best single non-Rod Stewart song of this decade, see the No.3 act … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 977 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There was no doubt which musical artist ruled the decade of the 2000s, at least according to the American buying public. Eminem, born Marshall Bruce…
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And Frank Sinatra over Clint Eastwood? No way, shape or form … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 971 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What if … ? What if a famous movie role had gone to another actor instead of the one we now associate with it? Would that film have…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 8, 2024 In a few moments, you will know what “Yahoo” actually stands for … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 943 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Did you know Pepsi-Cola was originally known as “Brad’s Drink?” Don’t feel bad, I didn’t either. Here’s some background on that…
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I consider bumper stickers nothing more than creative license plates with more content … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 886 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Next to looking for creative license plates (and you know I do), keeping an eye out for equally creative bumper stickers probably ranks as the second-most…
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And yes, I truly would have loved to have known Rogers Hornsby … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 864 of The Daily Dirt. 1. More than anything else, the start of baseball season is a time of renewal. It’s a renewal of spirit, competition and a special kind of love for…
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Please address your thoughts on my criticism of Vin Scully to J. Robert Gough or David Adam … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 857 of The Daily Dirt. 1. MLB teams will soon start gathering at spring training sites, which means the sounds of America’s pastime will soon be with us.…
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Those tickets have a come a long way since that $12 charge for the first Super Bowl … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 854 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So you would like to go the Super Bowl, eh? “The Super Bowl, it’s like a different beast,” Chris Leyden, director of…
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Let’s be honest. There’s good hair and bad hair. And Tina Turner always had good — no, make that great — hair … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 847 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Hairstyles can do more than define a person. At times, they can illustrate an entire era. with…
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As far as I know, no car thief has ever tried to jettison my 2007 Kia Sorento … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 835 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The most stolen vehicle in the United States? Well, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau and reported by Motor Trend magazine,…
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Pass the Pepto, please … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 830 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, speed eating is dangerous. That aside, I think we’re all attracted to the accomplishments of such legendary consumers of food like Joey Chestnut, Eric “Badlands” Booker, Richard “The Locust” LeFevre, Carmen “Crazy…
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias rejected more than 304 vanity and personalized license plates this year that were deemed too obscene or defamatory. The Secretary of State’s office received 54,768 requests for vanity and personalized plates this year, including the 304 that were denied because of their inflammatory or offensive nature or because they…
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From “They Died With Their Boots On” to “Say Hello to My Little Friend,” these giants of the silver screen represent the best of the best … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 810 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re regular reader of The Daily Dirt, I’m sure you’re aware of…
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Would it be fair — or an insult — to call Taylor Swift the modern-day Madonna? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 803 of The Daily Dirt. 1. She’s now being called a global phenomenon, and it’s hard to argue that. Taylor Swift’s latest accolades are being named Time magazine’s “Person…
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