The Kentucky Dude | 5.28.25

Edition 29

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Happy Hump Day and this week's roundup, designed to make you a more well-rounded Kentucky dude. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok

Dad Joke of the Week

I found a book called How to Solve 50% of Your Problems.

(scroll to the end for the answer)  

Bourbon, Brews, & THC

The Grateful Dead’s Creative Legacy—Now in Beer Form

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

The Grateful Dead has always pushed boundaries in music, in culture, and now, in beer. Their latest creation, Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, isn’t just another collaboration, it’s a liquid tribute to their creative legacy. With flavors as bold and unexpected as their sound, this beer proves that some legends don’t just live on, they evolve.

Beyond the Borders

Bananas Are Berries, Strawberries Are Not—Let’s Talk

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Strawberries aren’t berries but bananas are. The botanical rules behind fruit classification will turn everything you thought you knew upside down.

Toilet Scrolling Is Hurting Your Butt—Literally

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

We need to talk about what happens when your phone becomes your bathroom companion. A quick trip turns into doomscrolling, your legs go numb, and suddenly, you’ve spent 15 minutes wrecking your circulation. Think it’s harmless? Your butt disagrees. Let’s break down why toilet scrolling is hurting you and how to save yourself from the dreaded consequences.

Man on the Move

The Unexpected Power of Knowing Where to Find Inspiration

Dudes, ever felt like inspiration is some rare, mystical force that only strikes at random? Like some people are just naturally creative, while the rest of us sit waiting for lightning to hit?

But what if inspiration wasn’t about waiting but about knowing where to look?

Contrary to popular belief, inspiration doesn’t just appear, it’s built from observation, action, and curiosity. A conversation, a song lyric, even an old billboard you pass every day can plant the seed of an idea. The key? Pay attention.

Inspiration rarely arrives when you demand it. Instead, it sneaks in when you’re doing something else; exercising, driving, showering, or even making a mistake. Some of the greatest ideas have grown out of failure, randomness, and unexpected connections.

Here’s the Move: Waiting is passive, seeking is active. If you need inspiration, engage with something new. Read, explore, talk, or even switch up your daily routine. The more input you feed your brain, the more connections it will make and suddenly, inspiration will feel less like luck and more like a skill.

Why bother? Because inspiration is the catalyst for progress, creation, and problem-solving. It’s what turns ideas into action and keeps things moving forward. The truth? You don’t need to wait for inspiration to strike you need to go find it.

Outdoor Life, Health & Fitness

From Crisco to Cold Pressed: A Dude’s Guide to Cooking Oils

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read (including a quiz)

Your cooking oil isn’t just about taste; it’s about fueling your body the right way. Choose wrong, and you’re loading up on processed fats and inflammation. Choose right, and you’re getting clean energy, essential nutrients, and better performance. Let’s break it down so you never have to guess again.

Dad Joke of the Week: Answer

So I bought 2. 😆

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