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Happy hump day, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, August 5th. 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
@connorjperry (Lexington, KY)
Dad Joke of the Week
Why is sausage bad for you?
(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.
can we fish for alaskan salmon in Kentucky dad?
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
I watched my 10-year-old catch his first Alaskan salmon last week, and somewhere on the flight home he asked me a question I wasn't expecting: "Dad... can we catch those in Kentucky?" The answer surprised both of us, because while the fish may be different, the feeling isn't.
Monmouth Street at Night (1950s)
was newport, ky really run by the mob?
Kentucky Dude original, 1-minute read
My son asked me, "Dad... was Newport really run by the mob?" I thought it was just another exaggerated Kentucky legend, but a little digging uncovered a wild chapter of Newport, Kentucky’s past filled with casinos, gangsters, and secrets hiding in plain sight.
Man on the Move
Work Hard, Work Early, Work Wisely
Dudes, ever notice how some people seem to get more done with the same 24 hours? It’s not luck, it’s a head start they gave themselves.
On a farm, there are no days off. The cattle need feeding, no matter the weather. You wake up early, get to work, and don’t wait for someone else to do it.
That kind of work ethic sticks. My grandparents didn’t just farm, they fixed engines, welded, plumbed, and even delivered calves. Their hands were worn and weathered, but they never stopped. That’s where I learned what it really means to work hard, work early, and work wisely.
Here’s the Move: Fear is passive, confidence is active. If you focus on doing the right thing instead of avoiding the wrong thing, you break Murphy’s cycle. Prepare, stay decisive, and trust yourself because confidence repels failure.
Why bother? Because letting fear run your mind is the fastest way to lose control. Flip the mindset, take control, and Murphy’s Law won’t own you.
Health, Fitness, Outdoors
our top 10 kentucky lakes & their personality
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
Every Kentucky lake isn’t the same. And your favorite one says a lot about you. Some lakes are showing off. Some are quiet. Some are just trying to stay out of the spotlight. Here's which one matches your personality.
Bourbon, Brews, & THC
the great kentucky fantasy beer draft
Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read
We're drafting a perfect cooler. Six beers. No backups. Fantasy football is cool and all, but we're playing a different game. Here's how to build a cooler that actually works instead of one that looks good on Instagram.
Dad Joke of the Week: Answer
It brings out the Wurst in people. 😂
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