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@alyssathomas65 (Kentucky)
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
What do you call a sunburned librarian?
(scroll to the end for the answer)
Bourbon, Brews, & THC
Kentucky's Bourbon Boom: It's Not Just About the Giants Anymore!
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Kentucky’s still got the big boys—your Blands, Beams, and Buffalo Traces—but there’s a new wave of whiskey rebels stirring the mash. From barn-sized distilleries with wild barrels to garage-born batches that taste like gold, small-batch bourbon is booming across the Bluegrass.
Beyond the Borders
Sliding Doors and Broken Dreams: The Great Minivan Fadeout
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Once the undisputed ride of dads, coaches, and dudes with hobbies, the mighty minivan is now an endangered species. SUVs showed up with swagger, and suddenly sliding doors weren’t sexy anymore. But was it practicality that died… or just public perception?
The General Lee Jumped a Fountain in Somerset, KY, and The World Lost Its Mind
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
And no, it wasn’t a dream, a deleted Dukes of Hazard scene, or a particularly aggressive fireworks display. It was real. It was orange. And it jumped a town fountain in Somerset, Kentucky while an entire county held its collective breath and said, “Y’all watch this.”. Buckle up for the most Southern stunt that’s happened since a riding mower drag race broke out at a Waffle House.
Man on the Move
 | Perfection is flashy, but consistency cashes the checks.Dude, you ever start something new and expect results by Tuesday? You go hard. Full effort. Meal plan printed. Gym bag packed. Vision board up. |
Here’s the deal. Change doesn’t show up with fireworks. It shows up with boring. With showing up when no one’s watching. With doing the thing when you’d rather scroll.
Because it’s not intensity that builds momentum, it’s consistency.
Here’s the Move: Lower the bar, raise the frequency. Stop aiming for the perfect week but rather three solid days. Then four. Stack boring wins. Boring wins become habits. Habits become proof. And proof becomes belief.
Why bother? Because perfection flames out. Hacks fizzle. But consistent effort? That’s how you wake up in 90 days and barely recognize the stronger, sharper version of yourself. Don’t chase hype. Chase reps. The scoreboard comes later. Just show up today.
Outdoor Life, Health & Fitness
Hotter Than the Sun? 5 Outdoor Workouts That Won’t Kill You
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read (including a quiz)
Kentucky heat hits different, like trying to jog inside a crockpot. But that doesn’t mean your fitness game has to flatline. From creek sprints to backyard farmer’s carries, here are five workouts that’ll leave you sweaty, strong, and slightly less cooked. Get moving before the sun turns you into brisket with sneakers.
Dad Joke of the Week: Answer
A red-hot reader! 😆
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