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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 #415 Scoring for Show, Doubles for Dough. Bobby George’s Darts Lingo.

Friday, July 1, 2011
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Scoring for Show, Doubles for Dough. Bobby George’s Darts Lingo.

Okay, I admit it. I don’t understand the British. I don’t understand a fookin’ thing they say. I’ve tried. Honest I have. Now I’ve even read a book that’s supposed to explain it all. Ain’t sure it helped a …

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Column #414 A long overdue apology to Dave “Boy” Green

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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A long overdue apology to Dave “Boy” Green

After a decade of hesitation (which I now regret) I attended my first Chicken COOP Open (the 25th anniversary of the tournament) in Noel, Missouri in 2006. I had an outstanding time, met hundreds of terrific people, witnessed an outpouring of …

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Column #413 Mr. Rat EXPOSED! Erdogan Camelback SPEAKS!

Sunday, May 1, 2011
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Mr. Rat EXPOSED! Erdogan Camelback SPEAKS!

In 2006, after months of vigorously tracking the elusive Mr. Rat – the seer of darts seers, the prognosticator of darts prognosticators – through an intermediary (the former Caroline Sams) I finally prevailed and secured the Great One’s agreement to respond to the …

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Column #411 The Diary of an Unhealthy Dart Throwing Slug. Week Nine of Nine.

Monday, April 4, 2011
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The Diary of an Unhealthy Dart Throwing Slug. Week Nine of Nine.

March 28, 2011
People often ask me which darts column, from among all those I have written during the past 15 years, was the most popular (or at least the most widely read). Far be it from …

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Column #410 The Diary of an Unhealthy Dart Throwing Slug. Week Eight of Nine.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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The Diary of an Unhealthy Dart Throwing Slug. Week Eight of Nine.

March 22, 2011
I’m in the middle of the penultimate week of my nine-week odyssey through the world of fruits and vegetables and am on course to reach my goal weight. Not for a moment does this …

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Column #409 The Diary of an Unhealthy Dart Throwing Slug. Week Seven of Nine.

Saturday, March 19, 2011
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The Diary of an Unhealthy Dart Throwing Slug. Week Seven of Nine.

March 19, 2011
Shedding more of my slug weight was easy this week. I barely ate.

Like you, I am sure, I spent much of my time following the news about the devastating events in Japan – …

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Column #407 The Diary of an Unhealthy Dart Throwing Slug. Week Five of Nine.

Monday, March 7, 2011
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The Diary of an Unhealthy Dart Throwing Slug. Week Five of Nine.

March 2, 2011
Today marks the half-way point in my quest to make it to nine weeks on Reverend Raw’s Whole Health Plan and whittle away a quarter of myself – 53 pounds – to reach my …

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Column #406 The Diary of an Unhealthy Dart Throwing Slug. Week Four of Nine.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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The Diary of an Unhealthy Dart Throwing Slug. Week Four of Nine.

February 23, 2011
I am in the middle of the fourth week of my nine-week diet and exercise program. Today I ate some weeds and dirt, ran twenty miles, sweated and almost died. Okay, the twenty mile …

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