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

Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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Drag Queens, Darts and the Old Dart Coach in Key West

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

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Column #399 The “No Baloney” Maloney Reunion Charity Dart Tournament

Monday, November 1, 2010
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The “No Baloney” Maloney Reunion Charity Dart Tournament

They don’t call her “No Baloney” for nothin’…

She was the best there ever was…

It was in an Orlando pub in 1979 where Kathy Maloney picked up her first dart. Endless hours of practice later and after a run of …

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Column #398 From the Big Bang to the Bikini Patrick Chaplin’s new book HAS IT ALL!

Friday, October 1, 2010
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From the Big Bang to the Bikini Patrick Chaplin’s new book HAS IT ALL!

He’s been called eccentric. (He once made Page 3 of The Sun, a space generally reserved for the most serious bazoombas on the planet – so some people may have a point.)

Bobby George …

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Column #397 Give Bromberg a Break – we ALL do Dumb Shit!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
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Give Bromberg a Break – we ALL do Dumb Shit!

There’s an unforgettable scene in the comedy Hangover when the bachelor party guys are seated, not of their own will, in Mike Tyson’s living room. They’ve been “invited” by a couple of the champ’s bodyguards to return the fighter’s …

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Column #395 Darts Charlatans

Friday, August 13, 2010
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Darts Charlatans

There is a fundamental difference between promoting with zeal and knowingly misleading people in an effort to garner attention and profit for your enterprise. The latter is unethical, insidious, and prejudicial to the darts community. Dartoid’s World will continue to call out charlatans whose deceitful self-serving actions …

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Column #393 Support the Gallagher Boys’ Bid to Become the 2010 ADO National Youth Champion!

Thursday, July 1, 2010
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Support the Gallagher Boys’ Bid to Become the 2010 ADO National Youth Champion!

Who do I look up to in darts? Well, this is probably predictable, but I look up to Phil Taylor. His attitude and determination to win set him apart from everybody else in professional darts. TWO

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