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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 #605 Fortunate, humbled, sad and proud – there’s more to life than darts!

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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Fortunate, humbled, sad and proud – there’s more to life than darts!

When I flipped on my laptop and polled for messages, buried among the list was a curious return address: [email protected].  Could it be?  I immediately clicked away.

The e-mail was from John Lowe.  One of the greatest …

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Column #HR313 Scotland shocks Austria!  Austria shocks everyone!

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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Scotland shocks Austria!  Austria shocks everyone!

 

As the dawn breaks over the City of Entertainment the Old Dart Coach hopes that today’s (well, actually, Sunday’s) Cazoo World Dart Cup will enthuse the crowd.  To this point they have been as quiet as crowds at the Old Embassy where …

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Column #HR312 Belgium KO’d by Austria, Yanks Bye-bye, 7 Seeds Advance

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Saturday, September 11, 2021
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Belgium KO’d by Austria, Yanks Bye-bye, 7 Seeds Advance

This is the first time since 2016 that all seeds advanced to the round of 16.  For those seeded teams that didn’t look good the experts’ said, “They’ll play better in singles.”  Most did play better except for Belgium.  How …

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Column #604 As the World Cup heats up, a word about willies and women…

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Saturday, September 11, 2021
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As the World Cup heats up, a word about willies and women…

Today’s Dartoid’s World issue is a joke but not of the sort readers have grown accustomed to finding in this space.  It’s not about any of the screwy things that are found out and about the wacky …

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Column #HR311 Japan lights up the stage.  Seeds don’t, but advance.

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Friday, September 10, 2021
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Japan lights up the stage.  Seeds don’t, but advance.

Another GREAT day with the World Cup – and beer!

One of the stupider statements came from announcer Stuart Pike.  “Darts is becoming popular in Japan.”  Machine darts is BIG in Japan, steel darts not so much.  The Japanese duo …

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Column #HR310 Netherlands, Poland & the USA: SOCKO!  Singapore gets a Mulligan.

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Thursday, September 9, 2021
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Netherlands, Poland & USA: SOCKO!  Singapore gets a Mulligan.

Day One of the Cazoo World Cup began when the resplendent John McDonald called the meeting to order on a day that had been a sunny 80 degrees in Jena, Germany.  Prior to the opening dart, the Old Dart Coach …

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Column #HR309 2021 World Cup of Darts PREDICTIONS!

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
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2021 World Cup of Darts PREDICTIONS!

The Old Dart Coach was singing at the top of his voice with all his baby heart (in the key of ugly):

How is your mother,  

How is your brother,  

How is your sister Sue 

How is your Granny   

How is your Fanny …

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Column #603 Whoopin’ darts ass in Paradise

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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Whoopin’ darts ass in Paradise!

Far be it from me to steer anyone away from a couple weeks of sun and fun in Puerto Vallarta – the place is amazing.

Pristine beaches etch endlessly into the sunset.  Bikinis are everywhere.  The nightlife runs into morning – the Dos Equis …

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Column #602 Drag Queens, Darts and the Old Dart Coach in Key West

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Drag Queens, Darts and the Old Dart Coach in Key West

A ten-year-oldie… how time flies!

In the last installment of Dartoid’s World I found myself in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – the coldest national capital on the planet.  Somewhere in the countryside yaks wandered the frozen tundra while I pounded …

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Column #HR308 Colorful hair, pants, shoes, “Old Mo” and Snakebite GIT ‘ER DONE!

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Colorful hair, pants, shoes, “Old Mo” and Snakebite GIT ‘ER DONE!

The Old Dart Coach could dine on crow, fava beans and a nice Chianti (not Pierazzuoli Chianti Montalbano Riserva 2015 – but on the brown bag stuff).  But still, his Matchplay predictions were right more than wrong.  He …

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