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- The Kentucky Dude | 8.20.25
Happy hump day, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, August 6, and we’re delivering you this week’s roundup, designed to make you a more interesting Kentucky dude. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
@aliviamyrea (Lexington, KY)
Dad Joke of the Week
Why did the football coach go to jail?
(scroll to the end for the answer)
Bourbon, Brews, & THC
Old Forester Has Outlasted Prohibition, Spoiled Expectations, and Still Sips Smooth
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Old Forester isn’t just bourbon, it’s a survivor. From inventing bottled whiskey to outlasting Prohibition, it’s been schooling whiskey nerds since 1870. Want the full tasting guide? Grab the Kentucky Dude Bourbon Book—reply to this email with BOURBON for your free digital copy and sip like a scholar.
Oliver’s Questions
In case you missed it. Turns out, my main source of inspiration for these articles is a pint-sized, 9-year-old dude (my son) who thinks he's got all the answers, forcing me into a constant state of fact-checking.
Through that fact-checking chaos, we turn his “dad, did you know…” moments into bite-sized wisdom you can actually use, or at least laugh at over a beer.
Why Are Police Officers Called Cops?
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Kentucky gave the world bourbon, bluegrass, and Raylan freakin’ Givens, and it also gave us a reason to rethink the word “cop.” Time to find out how this little four-letter word got so big.
What Size Generator Do I Need?
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Kentucky weathers got more mood swings than your ex, and when the lights go out, it’s you versus the 1800s. Wanna be the guy passing out cold beers instead of candles? Keep reading.
Man on the Move
 | The Value of StruggleDude, when was the last time something actually felt hard, like “why am I even doing this?” hard, only for it to end up shaping you into someone stronger? I had a coach who never sugarcoated the grind. To him, every tough workout, every bad day, even every failure wasn’t punishment but rather training. He’d say, “If it’s too easy, you’re not learning.” And honestly? He was right. |
Every struggle, every setback, every “this sucks” moment… that was the rep that counted most. Not the smooth wins, not the easy days, the ugly, gritty parts where most people tapped out.
He wasn’t obsessed with pain. Just… growth.
Here’s the Move: Stop running from struggle. Instead, lean into it. When something feels tough, ask: What muscle—mental or physical—am I building right now? What’s this challenge making possible tomorrow that wasn’t possible yesterday? That shift turns hardship into raw material for growth.
Why bother? Because life doesn’t shape you with comfort, it shapes you with resistance. And if you’re willing to push through, you come out sharper, tougher, more capable than the version of you that had it easy. That’s how you build real resilience, better instincts, and confidence that sticks.
You don’t need to chase struggle. Life will hand it to you. Just stop wasting it because hidden inside every fight, there’s a win waiting to be claimed.
Fitness
5 Lies You've Been Told About Your Testicles and Aging
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Your testicles have been lied to more than a politician in an election year. From “bigger is better” to “shrinking is just age,” the myths are everywhere and they’re messing with your health. Crack a beer, check your boys, and let’s bust some lies.
Dad Joke of the Week: Answer
He was caught with too many offenses! 😆
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