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Happy hump day, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, July 15th. 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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Kentucky Dudette of the Week

@queenn_deee_ (Louisville, KY)

Dad Joke of the Week

What did the doctor tell his patient that everything he touched hurt?

(scroll to the end for the answer)

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.

this kentucky town elects a dog as it's mayor

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Dudes, one Kentucky town looked at politics and decided, "You know what? Let's let the dogs run things." Oddly enough, it's become one of the town’s most beloved traditions…and it's for a surprisingly good reason.

when kentucky elections come down to a coin flip

Kentucky Dude original, 1-minute read

Dudes, most elections are decided by yard signs, campaign ads, and awkward debates. But every once in a while, Kentucky reminds us that sometimes democracy comes down to a single quarter spinning through the air.

Man on the Move

The Counterintuitive Wisdom of Holding Back Decisions

Dudes, ever feel the pressure to always have an answer? To decide fast, move fast, act like you’ve got it all figured out? In a world that glorifies decisiveness, hesitation can feel like weakness.

But what if real wisdom lies in not deciding, at least not right away?

A move out of the pressure cooker. A move into clarity. Falkland’s Law says: If you don’t have to make a decision, then don’t. It’s not laziness. It’s strategy. It’s grace under pressure. It’s knowing when to pause before jumping into the fray.

Here's the Move: When faced with a choice, ask yourself: “Do I have to decide this right now?” If not, wait. Let the fog clear. Let more information come in. Often, things resolve themselves or reveal a clearer, smarter path forward. This isn’t procrastination. It’s disciplined patience.

Good decisions age like whiskey. Bad ones curdle like milk.

The race to react can be a trap. Knee-jerk decisions often lead to messes you didn’t need to clean up. And worse? You miss the quiet wisdom of letting things unfold.

Why bother? Because hasty choices can cost you. In reputation. In resources. In relationships. Holding space for uncertainty lets you operate from calm, not chaos. You build a stronger gut, a sharper filter for what truly matters and a reputation for level-headed leadership.

You'll make fewer decisions, but they'll count for more.

Embrace the discipline of not deciding too soon. Falkland’s Law isn't about indecision; it’s about intelligent restraint. Master it, and you’ll move through life with more clarity, confidence, and control than ever before.

Health, Fitness, Outdoors

why boat docks catch so many fish

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

If you've ever idled past a boat dock without making a cast, there's a good chance you left fish behind. Here's why bass, crappie, catfish, and even stripers treat Kentucky docks like prime real estate.

Bourbon, Brews, & THC

the porch is the best bourbon bar in kentucky

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Dudes, Kentucky has no shortage of world-class bourbon bars, but the best bourbon I've ever had wasn't served by a bartender. It came from a chair on a back porch, and it reminded me that the bottle is rarely the part you'll remember most.

Dad Joke of the Week: Answer

You may have a broken finger 😂

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