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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 #580 An oldie for my friends, Rocky and Lisa Wilcox!

Monday, November 18, 2019
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An oldie for my friends, Rocky and Lisa Wilcox

Last night I threw darts on a chessboard.

Amidst three-foot high knights and rooks on a checkered slab of cement I played cricket with a shapely native girl named Tanika. Behind me the sun seemed to levitate before disappearing beyond …

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Column #579 The Darts “Warthog Distraction”

Friday, November 1, 2019
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The Darts “Warthog Distraction”

About an hour ago, by candle-light and with a half-dozen warthogs grunting their approval only yards behind the line, I took out 109 here in western Uganda at the Mweya Lodge on the Kazinga peninsula in Queen Elizabeth National Park. In consideration of the conditions, …

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Column #578 Nigel Brown – the man who never missed the bullseye!

Tuesday, October 17, 2019
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Nigel Brown – the man who never missed the bullseye!

Remarkably, amidst the usual gibberish posted at the Darts Discussion Group no one yet has related the story of the man who threw perfect darts.

Nigel Brown hailed from Hawkshead in the UK’s beautiful Lake District. He wasn’t a …

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Column #HR273 Well ADO, it’s damn sure broke. Now, FIX IT!

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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Well ADO, it’s damn sure broke.  Now FIX IT!

As the World Darts Federation’s World Cup XIX said goodbye to Cluj-Napoca, Romania, it was the end of a historic event.  The men’s overall gold went to the Netherlands by 3 points over Wales (90-87). This was only the second …

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Column #HR272 Some WDF World Cup participants may need to visit the Three Dot Lounge

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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Some WDF World Cup participants may need to visit the Three Dot Lounge

During this visit to your computer screen the Old Dart Coach was going to introduce you to the Three Dot Lounge…

Were the Three Dot Lounge an actual physical structure it would have 8 dartboards and …

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Column #HR271 Unintended Consequences

Sunday, September 8, 2019
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Unintended Consequences

Colin Cunningham is quoted as saying, “Watch out what you wish for, you just might get it.”

The Old Dart Coach’s take on this includes “The Law of Unintended Consequences.” You get 6 wheelbarrows full of dirt from a neighbor. Then place dirt in a planter. Into …

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Column #HR270 Letters (emails) to the Old Dart Coach!

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Letters (emails) to the Old Dart Coach!

Those of you who in age are near or past the speed limit on Germany’s autobahn (80 MPH) may remember the American crooner Perry Como. He visited America’s homes with a weekly TV variety show.  At some point he’d sing “Letters… we …

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Column #HR269 What color unicorn would you like?

Thursday, August 15, 2019
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What color unicorn would you like?

A few weeks ago, the Old Dart Coach received an email. The communication arrived shortly after the ODC made remarks critical of “dart commentator” Paul Nicholson.

“I have concluded we are alike. I only said he was a monotone commentator – didn’t say …

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