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Steve Wright might just be the funniest human being alive today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 909 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Daily Dirt has always had a special affection for the work of deadpan comedian Steven Wright. He’s kind of our unofficial poet laureate. Every so often I…
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If so, get ready to dig deep … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 906 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Where do lovebirds like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoy their getaways? America’s favorite couple recently spent some time in a place called Harbour Island in The Bahamas. In case you’re reading…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, March 29, 2024 Be honest. Did you know he had this strong of tie to our territory? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 905 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This month marks the birthday of one of the most famous Illinoisans who, I think, has been somewhat forgotten over…
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Daily Dirt: Closing in on 60-year anniversary of what may have been Beatles' greatest accomplishment
Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 28, 2024 It dawned on me the first “slow” Beatles song to reach No. 1 was not until “Yesterday,” the band’s 10th No. 1 in October 1965 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 904 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re nearing the 60th anniversary is what is…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 27, 2024 For the record, I’ve never worn a pair of budgie smugglers … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 903 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For as long as I can remember, I have had a love affair with how Australians speak because of both the accent…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 “The people who tolerate you on a daily basis are the real heroes.” I’ve heard that more than once … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 903 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Friends, let’s be honest. There is nothing more rewarding than a quality comeback to…
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Was your bracket busted early? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 901 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is it just coincidence that March is Gambling Awareness Month AND the time of one of the heaviest-wagered U.S. athletic events, the NCAA Tournament? Bettors are expected to LEGALLY wager somewhere between $3 billion to…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 24, 2024 Just 99 days from now, we’ll reach Daily Dirt No. 1,000 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 901 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Pie is one of the great American traditions, but which kind is best? Or at least most popular? And which kinds of…
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And the White Sox, you ask? If you’re a fan of the Southsiders, I simply wouldn’t ask … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 898 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The first MLB.com Power Rankings have been released, and I can’t say there are any major surprises other than Muddy River czar…
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The world’s most famous assistant to the traveling secretary? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 897 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This may be the greatest promotion in the history of promotions. “George Costanza – the raging neurotic paranoid character played by actor Jason Alexander in the 1990s classic TV hit…
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Will Oli Marmol still be Cardinals manager the next time St. Patrick’s Day rolls around? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 896 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Even if you’re not Irish, St. Patrick’s Day is always a lot of fun. Lot of green. Lot of leprechauns.…
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For those who might be interested after reading the following, from Quincy to Sevierville, Tenn., is 649 miles … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 894 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Looks like the Eighingers may be taking a road trip at some point to Tennessee. That’s where the world’s largest gas…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 14, 2024 It’s hard to believe “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” is actually that old … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 893 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As we move closer and closer to the start of the MLB season, I find myself singing “Take…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 13, 2024 This might be the best “Found on Facebook” ever: “Bono and The Edge walk into a bar and the bartender says, ‘Not U2 again.'” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 892 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Another week, more great entries for the No. 1 position…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Being a big fan of the old “Gunsmoke” series, I kind of prefer “Let’s get the heck outta Dodge”… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 891 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Remember when your family may have been visiting some relatives, or possibly you and your dad…
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Mark Twain may have had the right outlook about this subject … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 890 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever wondered when the phrase “four-letter word” was first used as a euphemism for swear words? Research indicates it first surfaced at some point in the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 10, 2024 By the way, I’m sure I still owe Columbia House a small fortune … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 889 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So … did you wake up this morning with a spring in your step, feeling like you could conquer the…
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I think I could rock one of those jerseys with the big doughnuts on the front … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 889 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Minor league baseball is its own special world. Sure, the game is the same that is played in the big leagues, but the…
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DAILY DIRT: Caitlin Clark is a magnificent talent, but let's not overlook the majesty of Pistol Pete
Maravich would have been must-see TV in his day, except telecasts of him weer few and far between … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 887 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let me be perfectly clear. I absolutely love Caitlin Clark and enjoy watching her play basketball. But there’s something I have…
Read Full Article The National League Central will be one of the two worst divisions in MLB this season, but it should be a lot of fun … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 882 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The St. Louis Cardinals were an abysmal baseball team in 2023. That last-place finish in…
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What a medal stand: Eastwood, Flynn and The Duke … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 881 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that one of The Daily Dirt’s favorite subjects deals with the old westerns, both on film and of the weekly TV series. I rarely met a cowboy…
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But don’t forget about George, Alan, Garth and Willie … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 879 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you ask me — and, really, why wouldn’t you? — the finest era of country music was during the 1980s and 1990s. That’s when what has been tabbed “mainstream…
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I’ve never had fries at Taco Bell. I may have to see if this ranking is worthy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 878 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A day ago in this space, we unveiled the worldtravelling.com ranking of fast-food cheeseburgers. Well, today, it’s time to tackle French fries.…
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The website in question says the winner is “truly memorable”. Hey, ALL cheeseburgers are memorable … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 877 of The Daily Dirt. 1.There are few things in the world better than a well-crafted cheeseburger. Opening Day of baseball season, your wedding day and the arrival of your…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 Roger Daltrey is turning 80 and still singing about “My g-g-g-g-generation” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 875 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s day two of three for our Daily Dirt weekend extravaganza honoring some of our favorite celebrities reaching milestone birthdays. Today’s honorees…
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