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"Dartoid" is the pseudonym of Paul Seigel, a prominent chronicler of darts for over 35 years. His columns are celebrated for their wit and insight, often detailing his quest for a game in exotic locales worldwide. His writing offers vibrant commentary on the competitive darts landscape, including players, organizations, tournaments and the sport's unique culture. Dartoid's articles are highly regarded among darts enthusiasts, solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in promoting and documenting darts as both a recreational pastime and professional sport.

Column #671 If a dart were to hit Earth at the speed of light…

Monday, September 7, 2024
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If a dart were to hit Earth at the speed of light…

…the event would be catastrophic due to the immense energy involved. Below is a detailed breakdown of the consequences.

[DISCLAIMER: A physicist (I don’t know who) wrote this.  I don’t understand a damn word of

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Column #670 Zack the monkey learns that reputations cannot be stolen

Monday, September 2, 2024
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Zack the monkey learns that reputations cannot be stolen

Once upon a time there was a monkey.  His name was Zack.  He was a dumb monkey but, he was not the president of a country.

Zack the monkey lived in Africa.

The other monkeys ate coconuts.  They knew where …

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Column #663 So, you’re not Luke Littler but want to become a darts millionaire…

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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So, you’re not Luke Littler but want to become a darts millionaire…

Some years ago, I nearly puked the night before the Super Bowl. I’d turned on Regis Philban’s new show (Who Wants to be a Millionaire?) to be blasted with a full HOUR of questions …

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Column #662 IT’S ABOUT TIME AGAIN for Rocky’s Annual Roadside Outdoor Darts Tournament!

Saturday, April 20, 2024
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IT’S ABOUT TIME AGAIN for Rocky’s Annual Roadside Outdoor Darts Tournament!

There’s Marciano, Graziano, Balboa, and the 41st Vice President of the United States…

You’ve got those big mountains.

And don’t forget the squirrel!

Then there’s “Rocky” the darts dude from Parkhill, Ontario, Canada.

Surely this guy – …

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Column #657 A great player’s years of unsportsmanlike behavior have prompted these words…

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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A great player’s years of unsportsmanlike behavior have prompted these words…

There have been some incidents on the American darts circuit that underscore the need for some sort of serious process, perhaps even a regulatory authority, to be established to sanction those who bring our sport into disrepute. In …

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Column #654 Advice from my dog: “Shoot straight – like darts.”

Friday, February 9, 2024
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Advice from my dog: “Shoot straight – like darts.”

It’s been a week now since my wife left town. Marylou, always organized, shipped her shoes ahead in a big box and then hopped on a flight to Houston. Her sister lives there. They were gonna go shopping. Probably for …

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