The Kentucky Dude | 8.6.25

Edition 39

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.

@kayelee.borisch (Kentucky)

Dad Joke of the Week

What did the fish say when it hit the wall?

(scroll to the end for the answer)  

Bourbon, Brews, & THC

I Found a Better Beer (and It's Not What You Think)

Kentucky Dude Original, 2-minute read

Your liver called: it wants you to read this. Forget everything you thought you knew about 'near beer', the game's changed faster than a politician's promise, and now you can get all the satisfying hiss and hoppy goodness without the regret. Dive in, your tastebuds (and your dignity) will thank you.

Beyond the Borders

The Hot Brown: Kentucky's Most Famous (and Least Eaten) "Staple"

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Everyone and their cousin thinks Kentucky's food scene is all about the Hot Brown, right? Wrong. That thing's a tourist trap, a delicious lie, and frankly, an insult to our actual good food. This Kentucky Dude thinks we should erase the Hot Brown from our history…and all menus in Kentucky.

What Happens If You Shoot a Gun in Space?

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Ever wondered what happens when Hollywood's favorite trope (guns in space) meets the cold, hard reality of zero-gravity? Turns out, it's less "pew-pew, explosions!" and more "silent, majestic, and probably embarrassing spin-cycle."

Man on the Move

Live Life on Your Terms

Dude, when was the last time you did something just because it felt right, not because it was expected?

Someone I look up to, he never cared about fitting in. Never once combed his hair unless his wife made him. Dress codes, social norms, playing it safe, none of it applied.

And honestly? There was power in that.

He wasn’t reckless. Just… free.

Here’s the Move: Stop editing yourself for the crowd. Wear what you like. Speak what you believe. Choose the path that fits your pumas, not the one someone else paved. The road less traveled? It’s got fewer rules and better views.

Why bother? Because living on your terms means fewer regrets and more stories. It builds a life that’s honest, not performative. And while others chase approval, you’ll be building something way more important: peace with who you are.

You don’t need permission to be yourself. Just the guts to start.

Outdoor Life, Health & Fitness

Conquer the Climb of Effortless Hill Walking

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Probably not, but here we are. Because let's face it, those innocent-looking hills on your daily stroll can feel like Mount Everest after a while. But what if I told you those inclines are actually your secret weapon for getting seriously fit.

Dad Joke of the Week: Answer

Dam! 😆

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