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- The Kentucky Dude | 12.24.25
Happy Christmas Eve, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, December 24th, and we’re delivering you this week’s roundup, designed to make you a more interesting Kentucky dude.
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Dad Joke of the Week
What do you call a broke Santa?
(scroll to the end for the answer)
Oliver’s Questions
Turns out, my main source of inspiration for many articles is a pint-sized, 10-year-old dude (my son) who thinks he's got all the answers, forcing me into a constant state of fact-checking.
Through that fact-checking chaos, we turn his “dad, did you know…” moments into bite-sized wisdom you can actually use, or at least laugh at over a beer.
dad, why does mall santa smell weird?
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
My 10-year-old asked me why the mall Santa smells like dollar store cologne, and honestly, I didn't have a good answer ready. Turns out, the history of how Santa went from a Turkish bishop to a seasonal retail employee involves economics, stranger anxiety, and one very smart store owner in 1890 who figured out crying kids sell more stuff.
6 Christmas songs that have nothing to do with Christmas
Kentucky Dude original, 1-minute read
Half the songs on your Christmas playlist have absolutely nothing to do with Christmas. If you've ever wondered why "Jingle Bells" feels more like a drunk sleigh race than a holy night, well, here you and you’re welcome.
Man on the Move
 | Master the Art of DelegationDudes, have you ever handed off a task to someone, then spent twice as long checking their work or just redoing it yourself? Yeah, we've all been there. But the best leaders, entrepreneurs, and efficiency ninjas have a trick up their sleeve: effective delegation. |
Here's the move: Match the task to the right person's strengths and clearly define success.
Give Sarah that detailed spreadsheet? "Data-driven Sarah." Ask James to handle client calls? "Relationship James." The mental matching makes your delegation decisions stick.
Sounds easy, right? Just don't micromanage it. You don't want to accidentally become "Hovering Harry" who never truly lets go (trust us, it happens).
Why bother? Because mastering delegation isn't just efficient—it builds your team, creates growth opportunities, and gives you back precious time for high-impact work.
So next time you're drowning in tasks, delegate with purpose. Your future self will thank you.
Health, Fitness, Outdoors
what is your misogi for 2026?
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
One of our most popular articles from 2025 was about the ancient Japanese tradition of choosing one impossible thing to attempt each year. And it's even more relevant as we roll into 2026. If you spent last year playing it safe and this year feels like more of the same, this might be the wake-up call you didn't know you needed.
Bourbon, Brews, & THC
the 2026 bourbon pause. should we be concerned?
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
If you thought your dry spell was bad, wait until you see why Kentucky’s biggest players are pulling out early in 2026. It turns out even the legends have trouble staying stiff when the government starts screwing with the wood.
Dad Joke of the Week: Answer
Saint Nickel-less. 😂
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