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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 24, 2024 I would rather listen to any Christmas song recorded by Steven Wright than hear “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney ever again … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 791 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, Thanksgiving is officially over and we are now full throttle into…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ah yes, when Thanksgivings take an unexpected wrong turn … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 787 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re just a few days away from Thanksgiving, which along with great food usually comes great stories, too. I’ve collected what I feel are 10 of the most comical accounts…
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The Hannibal standout was a rare — and oh so enjoyable — high school talent … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 786 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, I have been covering high school sports in some form in some state since 1970. And there is only one player…
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Even though her biggest song is now 59 years old, she’ll always be linked to “Downtown” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 784 of The Daily Dirt. 1. During my formative years, there was one singer in particular I enjoyed tremendously. Whenever I heard one of her songs on my handy AM…
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A true Christmas miracle? Designer Melanie White may have nailed it in today’s first thought … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 783 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bah, humbug? We’re getting closer and closer to the time of the year when families gather to celebrate a six-week period we like to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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And what album would YOU pick to have a desert island? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 774 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, we’re on day two of this Daylight Savings Time crap, and my world feels like it has been turned upside down. What time did it get dark…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 774 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this year, the International Commission of Professional Excellence in Fitness (ICEF) released a list of what it felt represented history’s 10 best athletes. Take a look, see what you think: 2. Here’s a little ditty I found on Facebook this…
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And never, ever mess with Chuck Norris … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 773 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We can never get enough of those crazy laws that are still on the books in some states. Here are the latest and the greatest: 2. More on the man, the myth,…
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“The Flying Nun” soon turns 77, but more about that in a few paragraphs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 771 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a sports fan, I’m sure you’ll understand the following. I’m also certain some of the accompanying information will evoke a smile or two,…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023Happy November! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 770 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s a new acronym trying to find its place in our pop culture, according to The New York Times. Give a welcome to IJBOL. IJBOL (pronounced “eej-bowl”) actually stands for “I just…
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First of all, it’s hard to believe that 1994 was 29 years ago. Twenty-nine! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 766 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There has always been much discussion that 1994 was the best-ever year for movie releases, and I really have no argument. Consider this: In October 1994,…
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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Once you are scorned by the public, it’s difficult to rebound … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 763 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some of the highest-profile stars of film and/or television manage to soil their image so badly their reputations never recover. Earlier this month, the list25.com website released its 2023…
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Neither Illinois or Missouri made his list of top 10 U.S. states, but he loves Da Bears … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 764 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Chris Tollerfield is a native of the United Kingdom who has always had a long-distance love affair with the United States. Over the…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 Is Giannis Antetokounmpo actually worth $62 million a year? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 763 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some things simply can’t be explained. They just have to be accepted. Coincidence? Happenstance? Fate? The act of a higher power that none of us can…
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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 Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 It’s the perfect day to get on that “Love Train” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 757 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s hard to believe, but some of the greatest pop songs ever are turning 50 years old in 2023. If it seems like only…
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And then there is the framed picture of astronomer Carl Sagan for Pharrell … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 757 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A couple of months ago we put together a list of some celebrities’ outrageous demands that have to be met in their concert contracts. Consider the following…
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Key lime pie really deserves more love … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 756 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have to admit I was at least mildly surprised at the overwhelming percentage of respondents who picked pumpkin as their favorite Thanksgiving pie in a recent poll I saw. Granted, I’m not…
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