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Happy hump day, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, August 19th. We’re pumped 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
@asheparker_ (Louisville, KY)
Dad Joke of the Week
Why did the squirrel love living in Kentucky?
(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.
the kentucky banana is almost here
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
My son asked me what a Kentucky banana was yesterday. I couldn't believe I'd never told him. Here's the story he needed to hear (and probably you too).
10 normal things from the 90’s that feel weird today
Kentucky Dude original, 1-minute read
Before your phone told you everything, you had to figure out life the hard way. And somehow, it was actually better. Here's what they're missing.
Man on the Move
Use Boredom as a Performance Enhancer
Dudes, we spend a ridiculous amount of time trying to avoid being bored. Phone in your hand, podcast in your ears, music in the background, something playing on the TV.
But what if boredom isn't something to escape? What if it's actually where your brain gets stronger?
Try sitting with nothing for 10 minutes. No phone. No music. No scrolling. Just be bored.
At first, your brain will start looking for an exit. Check your phone. Grab a snack. Do literally anything. Don't.
Boredom forces your brain to slow down. That quiet gives your attention a chance to reset, think, and eventually focus without constantly needing stimulation.
That's where the performance boost starts.
Here's the Move: Build boredom into your day. Take a walk without your phone. Sit on the porch without a screen. Drive without a podcast. Give your brain a few minutes where it isn't being entertained.
Why bother? Because if you need constant stimulation to stay focused, you're letting your environment control your attention. Learn to be comfortable doing nothing, and you'll get a hell of a lot better at doing something.
Health, Fitness, Outdoors
squirrel season is deer season with training wheels
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
August means one thing in Kentucky: disappearing into the woods with a valid excuse. But there's actually a lot more happening than just chasing bushy tails. And if you bring a kid, the whole thing becomes something different entirely.
Bourbon, Brews, & THC
your bourbon might taste better with a little water
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Before you get mad about this, the people who literally make bourbon for a living add water to theirs. Here's why you should too. And no, this isn't about turning your bourbon into something weak.
Dad Joke of the Week: Answer
Because it could always find “nut-ty” friends! 😂
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