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DAILY DIRT: DR LOV is in the house, and it's the new gold standard in this year's Great Plate Debate
Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 The current top three is arguably the strongest contingent of creative plates in the long and storied history of this competition … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,108 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just when I was getting ready to have the 2024 Great Plate…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 Has anyone seen Phat Phat Brooks? You’ll understand in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,102 of The Daily Dirt. 1.This week’s Great Plate Debate finds a new bronze medalist on the podium. JEDI has earned a spot on the medal stand for…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 Blue Swede, Redbone, Barry White and BTO. Was this a great period for music or what? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,095 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Fifty years ago today, were you playing any of the following songs on that AM/FM radio in…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 Who will be in the eventual national title game? Just keep reading, my friends … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,090 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The more the college football season unfolds, the larger the degree of separation seems to become. Here’s my current thought…
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GOD 911 wards off challenge for top spot … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,081 of The Daily Dirt 1. It’s been a fantastic fall so far, in terms of coming across some wildly entertaining personal license plates. I think 2024 has been the best overall year of our Great Plate…
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Or how about ordering from Columbia House? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,076 of The Daily Dirt 1. Here’s the latest episode of our ongoing look at “You Might Be Old” if you … Please award yourself one point for each item that applies to you: If you answered “yes”…
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The musician who often gets left behind in this conversation is Joan Jett, but don’t worry. She gets compensated, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,069 of The Daily Dirt 1. Admit it, guys, we all love the intro of Sunday Night Football on NBC, featuring singer Carrie Underwood. Have…
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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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