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Happy hump day, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, April 29th. We’re here to deliver you this week’s roundup of oddly useful stuff, designed to make you a more interesting Kentucky Dude since 2024.
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Dad Joke of the Week
My boss told me to have a good day.
(scroll to the end for the answer)
This Week in Kentucky History
May 1970: In 1970, legendary writer Hunter S. Thompson went to Churchill Downs to cover the race for Scanlan’s Monthly. He ended up writing "The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved," a gonzo-style piece that forever changed how the world viewed the Derby crowd. It turned the event from a formal horse race into a global pop-culture phenomenon of "Southern style" and excess.
Oliver’s Questions
Turns out, our 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.
how many notes are in lynard skynyrd's song 'free bird'?
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
f you’ve ever tried to count the notes in the "Free Bird" solo, you probably stopped around note 47 to just play air guitar in your kitchen instead. We looked up the math (and the guesswork) to find out if this legendary marathon is a masterpiece of precision or just beautiful, high-speed chaos. Here you go!
urinal etiquette. yes, this matters
Kentucky Dude original, 1-minute read
There are rules in life nobody writes down but everyone expects you to follow. Mess them up, and you won’t get a warning… just a look. This is one of those situations.
Man on the Move
Do Less, Get More Done
Dudes, ever feel like you’re busy all day… and somehow got nothing done?
You checked boxes. Sent emails. Knocked out tasks. And still feel behind.
That’s not a motivation problem. That’s a focus problem.
It’s something called the Pareto Principle.
Most of your results come from a small fraction of your effort.
More work doesn’t fix it. More hours don’t either. The wrong work just scales frustration.
The 80/20 rule is simple: 80% of outcomes come from 20% of inputs.
Not all tasks are equal. Some move the needle. Most don’t.
But we treat them the same. That’s where things break.
The guys getting ahead aren’t doing more. They’re doing less of the right things.
They identify the few actions that actually drive results and they ignore the rest without guilt.
That’s the whole game. Not being busy. Just being effective.
Here’s the Move: Find the 2–3 things that actually matter in your day. Do those first. Protect that time like it’s the only thing that counts because it is.
Why bother? Because being busy is easy. Being effective is rare. When you focus on what actually moves the needle, progress stops feeling random and starts feeling predictable.
Health, Fitness, Outdoors
the best public land for turkey in kentucky
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Turkey hunting in Kentucky isn’t the problem, finding the right ground is. Some spots make it feel easy; others make you question your life choices. If you’re tired of guessing and ready to hunt where the birds actually are, this is where you start.
Bourbon, Brews, & THC
the great bourbon hunt
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
If you’ve ever walked into a liquor store with a plan and left wondering what just happened, you’re not alone. Somewhere along the way, buying bourbon turned into something… else. Keep reading for some tips on find those unicorns.
Dad Joke of the Week: Answer
So I went home and enjoyed myself. 😂
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