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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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To be perfectly honest, I could never get the hang of those Rock-em Sock-em Robots. My fighter always got his head knocked off. Always. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 797 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It seems every Christmas season there is one particular toy that becomes the “hot” ticket.…
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There’s also a new entry on the medal stand for the most creative license plates across West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 776 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A little before 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Little Woman asked me to make a run to the HyVee…
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You’re going to ask yourself the question in about 30 seconds, so I’ll answer it in advance. Yes, I DID play the accordion … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 769 of The Daily Dirt. 1. No way. There’s just no way these songs are that old. But, alas, my friends, they…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 As hard as it might be to believe, November is right around the corner … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 765 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Late this week, it became obvious the true temperatures and colors of autumn were rapidly approaching. More and more leaves…
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After reading this, and you still say “yes,” you probably have some serious issues … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 758 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are two things we enjoy about the NFL. The games, of course, are No. 1, but every red-blooded American male also enjoys those cheerleaders. And…
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It’s really a shame Tom Cruise is not about 20 years younger. He could have a second career as another secret agent… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 752 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, before we advance one word farther, James Bond is the all-time No. 1 movie spy figure.…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 Until doing research for the following, I had never heard of Knockemstiff, Ohio, and that greatly upset me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 745 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for our latest list of funny town names. And as an added treat, we’ve…
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The correct answer is BOTH … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 734 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The official arrival of fall comes Saturday, and this time of year makes many think of falling leaves, cooler temperatures, football games and sitting around a campfire. Not me. Fall means Halloween, which is still…
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All three have iconic roles to their credit … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 726 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised yesterday, here are my picks for the three most deserving actresses from the modern era (roughly, the past 50 years) who have never won an Academy Award: 1. Sigourney Weaver: I’ve…
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