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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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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,…
Read Full Article “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,…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article And at the head of the list is “Rocky Raccoon” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 755 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Before we go any farther, yes … the Beatles were a fantastic group, arguably the best rock musicians of any time or genre. That said, they weren’t perfect. The Fab…
Read Full Article Instead of a box of chocolates on Sweetest Day, maybe give her a bag of M&Ms, a Snickers, Milky Way, Kit Kat and Almond Joy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 754 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my favorite days of the year is a week away. Sweetest Day, traditionally…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article But let’s not forget Cronkite and Jennings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 752 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I can’t remember the exact moment or precise day, month or year, but at some point in recent time as my wife and I sat and watched the nightly network news it dawned…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 I’m considering a name change, possibly Don Vito Eighinger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 751 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At the home office of The Daily Dirt we regularly have fun with famous quotes, and today is one of those days. Our subject is most…
Read Full Article Today’s 750th edition is kind of a milestone. The way I figure, we should reach No. 1,000 around the start of the 2024 baseball season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 750 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever been waiting in line at HyVee or Niemann’s when you find your…
Read Full Article Raise your hand if you feel MLB should cut bait when it comes to franchises in Florida … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 749 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other day I received what I felt was a hilarious email from a good friend. I’m not sure if he thought it…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 When you get to the part of the sesame seed buns, ask yourself, “Whose idea was it to keep track of such things in the first place?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 748 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are a few things to work your…
Read Full Article I wonder if McDonald’s will continue to put those blasted pickles on the McRibs when they return? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 746 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, McDonald’s confirmed that the McRib sandwich will be available at participating locations beginning in November. This announcement comes less than…
Read Full Article QUINCY — It’s next to impossible to leave a Kohl Wholesale food show without a smile on your face, accompanied by that wonderfully full sensation that, at some point, will likely force a loosening of the belt around your middle. A Kohl show of this nature is, after all, the equivalent of the World Series…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 The common denominator of great films in this period was named Errol Flynn … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 746 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other night I watched a classic western film, which many of you know is one of my cinematic weaknesses. This…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article Viva la banana splits!… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 744 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Mark your calendars now. National Dessert Day is Oct. 14. That’s just a little more than two weeks away, so we’ll need to be prepared. I’d suggest putting together a list of your top three or four…
Read Full Article I wonder whatever happened to Germany Smith and Klondike Douglass? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 742 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The St. Louis Cardinals’ season comes to a merciful end Sunday. The El Birdos have clinched their first last-place finish since 1990 — that’s 33 years — but just how…
Read Full Article I’m glad to know it’s considered normal to be bit gassy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 739 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here at the world center of operations for The Daily Dirt, staff members spend much of their valuable time in search of oddities to amuse, entertain and inform. I…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 I’m not sure how I feel about Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 738 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The “Book of Odds” is a highly interesting collection of statistics that relate to everyday life. Compiled by Amram Shapiro, Louise Firth…
Read Full Article Today we also usher in some Super Bowl halftime news … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 737 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those who know me have likely come to understand — and rather quickly, I’m sure — my fascination with statistics and numbers, especially those connected with everyday life. (Sports, too,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 You can now call me “Buck”. You’ll understand in a few minutes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 735 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When I moved to Quincy from Ohio in 1998, one of the first things I noticed was a difference in the speech tendencies…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article And I’m a proud card-carrying member of that group … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 731` of The Daily Dirt. 1. Someone far smarter than yours truly once said, “Youth is a gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” Well, I’m getting to the point in life when I…
Read Full Article What can Sanders possibly do for an encore after Saturday night? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 729 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Love him or hate him, Deion Sanders is the talk of college football — and much of the sports world — today. Coach Prime led the Colorado Buffaloes to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 Can anyone stop the Atlanta Braves in the MLB postseason? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 729 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, you’re pretty confident you know quite a bit about today’s celebrities, right? The never-ending news cycle, coupled with cable and satellite TV and all…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 At least the Cubbies have been entertaining this season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 728 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Possibly the funniest line I have heard at any point during the current MLB season came earlier this week when I came across a picture…
Read Full Article If you have an extra $14,000 taking up space around the house, you can get a couple of tickets for the Ohio State-Notre Dame football game … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 727 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What exactly makes for a happy life? WalletHub, a personal-finance website, has a detailed…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article I find it hard to believe Carrie Underwood is now 40 years old. It just seems like the other day Simon Cowell was telling her she was a little “pitchy” on “American Idol” …. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 722 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I was amazed when I recently…
Read Full Article It’s hard to remember life without Monday Night Football, isn’t it? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 722 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Monday Night Football is an American institution. Men, women, children and most housebroken animals all consider Monday evenings during football season to be a near-religious type of experience.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 If you’re like me, you’re more than ready for the return of Norman Reedus tonight … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 722 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we put a wrap on our look at the top grossing films of each decade from the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 If some ambitious movie studio would ever decided to do a remake of “Dr. No,” I would suggest the title of “Dr. Love” — and I, of course, could star. It would be an entirely new look at the world of secret agents. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that…
Read Full Article Ray Weast talks golf and tequila with Brittany and Bobby. Steve Eighinger also stops by for his first ever Club Muddy experience. And as we work on our studio conversion, please excuse the hollow audio. We’ll have it fixed for next week.
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 When you get to the part of how Koreans determine their age, I’m betting the first word out of your mouth is “What?!” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 719 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve noticed with each passing year there are certain phrases I…
Read Full Article I think if I were Whoopi Goldberg I would have come up with a different story about that name. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 718 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Back in June, we provided a list of well-known celebrities and what their real names are. Here’s a…
Read Full Article There’s no reason those tabletop juke boxes couldn’t make a comeback. What do you think? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 717 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When do you officially become old? Well, if most of the following ring a bell and/or make you smile, there’s a good chance you…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 716 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Late Sunday night I was walking to my 2007 Kia Sorrento in the parking lot at Adams County Speedway when it hit me. Summer is over. It’s really over. It’s Labor Day weekend,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 At the time of his passing, Jimmy Buffett’s fortune was estimated to be $1 billion. Looks like all of those trips to Margaritaville paid off quite handsomely. .Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 715 of The Daily Dirt. 1. He was called the Poet of Paradise,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 I know who I’ll be watching this afternoon. How about you? .Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 714 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is the first big day of the college football season. That means millions and millions of Americans will be joining me in…
Read Full Article Have I ever mentioned I like pie? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 713 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we welcome September, and in my mind that means it’s officially autumn. (I know, I know, autumn does not officially start until Sept. 23, but it’s hard to say “summer” and…
Read Full Article Every store I go into now, the first thing I will be checking will be if there is music playing in the background … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 713 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Considering how many trips I have made to that new Target store on Broadway since it…
Read Full Article I could have been given 100 possibilities as to who invented bra straps, and I can pretty much guarantee Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens would have been No. 100 when I started guessing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 712 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Mark Twain has always been kind of a…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 And it sounds like Katy Perry’s dressing room would be a great place to go … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 711 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret celebrities can be quite demanding. The higher they travel up the food chain, the weirder…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love When talking about football films, the conversation should always start with “Remember the Titans” and “Knute Rockne All-American” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 708 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In the coming weeks we’ll have…
Read Full Article And don’t underestimate the importance of those concession stands at the football games … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 707 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is the weekend many sports fans have had circled on their personal calendars. High School football kicks off in earnest across West-Central Illinois and Northeast…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 What George Harrison (“The Quiet Beatle) was to his group, Charlie Watts was to the Rolling Stones … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 706 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was two years ago today that we lost the Rolling Stones’ iconic drummer, Charlie Watts,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 In Illinois, Wendy’s gets the favorite’s nod. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 705 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that fast food is extremely popular in the United States. The fast-food industry’s revenue is estimated to be about $200 billion in the U.S., more than…
Read Full Article That all seems like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 704 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was 54 years ago this month that Woodstock made music history. An estimated 500,000 attended the four-day rock music festival in upstate New York on an old dairy farm.…
Read Full Article The more I think about it, the more I am convinced no decade comes close to the 1980s as far as classic comedy films are concerned … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 703 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1980s were, perhaps, the finest decade ever for quality comedy films. Here…
Read Full Article I gained five pounds just writing this … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 702 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is the time of year when fast-food chains like to introduce new items to us. These look to be must-try items in the coming weeks: Gold medal: Hardee’s Peaches and Cream…
Read Full Article I’m serious. Honest! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 700 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever opened the door to your refrigerator and be greeted with a wave of unpleasantness? As in unpleasant odor(s)? Well, there’s a trick to combat that. Place a roll of paper towel inside the…
Read Full Article How has Crayola missed these possibilities? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 699 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are reportedly 120 official colors of Crayola Crayons, according to crayola.com. That said, I’m pretty sure they missed a few, at least for the baby boomer age bracket. Wouldn’t the following be…
Read Full Article That 2023 Illinois Rock and Roll Museum Hall of Fame class is pretty impressive… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 698 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s produced some for the most classic sitcoms, and what made most of them special were the husband/wife tandems who anchored the programs. Looking back,…
Read Full Article And today we also pay tribute to the late, great Vesta Stoudt … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 697 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s our latest edition of “Strange Laws” that are still on the books. Today’s medal-worthy edition has an international flavor. Gold medal: You are not permitted to poop…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 Today’s effort is simply chock full of goodies. I hope you enjoy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 696 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I recently came across an interesting account from Harvard-trained psychologist Cortney Warren. (Before we continue, let me note I found…
Read Full Article Bring back Christian Bale and save the Batman brand! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 695 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The latest Tom Cruise “Mission Impossible” movie has received numerous thumbs’-down reviews, which is kind of sad. It’s been a solid, entertaining film franchise, and if this proves to be…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 They may never make the hall of fame, but they’re a sure-fire bet for the hall of names … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 694 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yourhighness Morgan? Boogie Knight? Yep, those are actual names of actual people. And, yes,…
Read Full Article One grandpa is realizing that first day of school is drawing closer for grandkids of all ages … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 693 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m a lucky guy. I realized that — again — when my wife and I were talking about our five grandkids. Two…
Read Full Article They killed Kenny? Oh well, yada, yada, yada … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 692 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve had a lot of fun with famous movie quotes in this space over the past couple of years, but rarely have we done the same with TV shows. That all…
Read Full Article Have you noticed we’re getting close to edition No. 700 of the Daily Dirt? Muddy River Czar JRG is promising a mammoth celebration … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 691 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some more bizarre laws that still on the books in some states: 2. The Denver Broncos…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 When you get to the part about America’s sunniest cities, don’t be disappointed if Quincy is not on the list … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 690 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With that first day of school just around the corner, here are…
Read Full Article Brittany Boll and Steve Eighinger sample the burgers at The Scoreboard at the next stop of our Great Quincy Sandwich Debate. Ashley Conrad also interviews Brittany McKeown from John Wood Community College about the school’s Smart Start program.
Read Full Article No female cracks the ranking until Julia Roberts at No. 6 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 689 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Who’s your favorite movie star? Well, the National Research Group, an analysis firm specializing in entertainment and technology, set out to answer that question. The NRG attempted to find the actors/actresses…
Read Full Article The Rembrandts are still performing, and I would say it’s a safe bet there’s one particular song included in all of their concerts. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 689 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve had a lot of fun ranking various theme songs from network TV shows over the past…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 And if you’re in South Africa, you must try a borewor sandwich … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 688 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s an interesting fellow who goes by “Anthony the Travel Tart” who writes for the 52perfectdays.com website. Not unexpectedly, his…
Read Full Article If you ever move to Switzerland, you might want to avoid getting a pet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 687 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, I had a conversation with a mom who will soon have a son returning to high school and a daughter heading back…
Read Full Article Has the Great Plate Debate reached “phenomenon” status yet? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 686 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Unofficially, the past week has been the most entertaining since we started the Great Plate Debate for West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Not only did I receive the most ever texts…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 It could be a long winter for St. Louis baseball fans … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 684 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to August, the month that is all too often the hottest of the year. It’s also the month we send…
Read Full Article If you’re expecting a Bangles reference, just be patient … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 683 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yay, it’s Monday!! Said no one ever. To celebrate our collective feeling about this particular day of the week, here are three medal-worthy observations: Gold medal: “Monday is an awful way to…
Read Full Article The Giants are the gold standard when it comes to the TV booth. The Cardinals? Not so much … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 682 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For the first time in four years, the awfulannouncing.com website has released an analysis of MLB broadcasting teams. Each team’s fans…
Read Full Article I’m going to need an official Pit Spitters cap … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 681 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are the three of the strangest facts I have encountered in recent days: 2. Just the other day I spotted some more outstanding minor/summer league baseball team nicknames: 3.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, July 28, 2023 First top? Probably “Shambala” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 680 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In 1973, I was a year out of high school. That was (gulp!) 50 years ago, which seems like an eternity. The Oakland A’s were on their way…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 27, 2023 These are absolutely some of the worst baby names in the history of the free world ... Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 679 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that we here at The Daily Dirt love unusual names, be it for sports…
Read Full Article This will undoubtedly be a week that tests most of our air conditioners ... Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 677 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So … just how hot will it get in the coming days? As I am writing this, I see the forecast for the max temperatures this week…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, July 24, 2023 On the subject of famous TV western theme songs, the winner is “Maverick” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 676 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Part of the appeal of some of the classic TV westerns were their theme songs. Even in reruns all…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 22, 2023 For the record, I used to regularly say, “Do me a solid” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 673 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For each generation, there are slang terms that help define that period of time. But often, many of those familiar…
Read Full Article It’s a slippery slope someone named Don Lerman navigated in 2002 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 672 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each summer we like to chronicle how many hot dogs the world-famous Joey Chestnut consumes consumes in 10 minutes — by the way, his record is 74 — but…
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