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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 #HR136 Get well soon, Katie Hopkins!

Thursday, April 23, 2015
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Get well soon, Katie Hopkins!

As the Old Dart Coach was on his yearly tour of Thailand and Philippines – this year called “The best Go-Go’s that play YMCA” and subtitled “Look’n for Love in All the Wrong Places” –  his dear friend Kate Hopkins underwent heart bypass surgery …

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#HR135 Is Phil Taylor Britain’s greatest living sportsman?

Sunday, April 12, 2015
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Is Phil Taylor Britain’s greatest living sportsman?

In life there are always surprises.  With the Old Dart Coach currently on tour of various historical sites in Pattaya Beach, Thailand he has yet to be placed on a short tether for his behavior, possibility with a choke chain for good …

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Column #485 Dr. Darts appears to support outlandish Inca-darts theory!

Friday, April 10, 2015
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Dr. Darts appears to support outlandish Inca-darts theory!

While (or is it “whilst”?) my April 1 column (Did the Incas invent darts?) was intended as just a bit of April Foolery, I have since received the following from none other than darts historian extraordinaire, Dr. Patrick Chaplin.  Reprinted with …

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HR#134 Paul Lim succeeds where Ponce de León failed!

Monday, March 30, 2015
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Paul Lim succeeds where Ponce de León failed!

“EUREKA!” screamed the Old Dart Coach, which startled the other diners at the Kitchen on Pattaya Beach’s Second Road.  His search for the ultimate Greek salad – to rival that found at Harrods’s famed food court in trendy London – had …

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#HR 133 A solid straight right – for history!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015
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A solid straight right – for history!

(Please note: Due to the rules that govern Free Agency and the IDWPU – International Darts Writers People’s Union – this column has not been edited and Dartroid’s World is not responsible for its content.)

The Old Dart Coach is …

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Column #483 Jordanian darts fan visits Disneyland

Sunday, March 1, 2015
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Jordanian darts fan visits Disneyland

Perhaps you saw the recent New York Times human interest story about multi-billionaire Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his teenage son, Sa’adah (apparently a darts fan)…

In Amman, the father and son and the rest of their family settled into the comfort …

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#HR132 “Unbelievable… Incredible… Delicious… Delectable… and not to forget, delightful.”

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
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“Unbelievable… Incredible… Delicious… Delectable… and not to forget, delightful.”

It’s not a fun time at the Casa where Toeing the Oche springs to life. The Old Dart Coach is storming around like a bear with a thorn in his paw.  He’s had a bad couple of weeks so hopefully …

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#HR131 Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Aristotle!

Wednesday, February 11, 2015
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Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Aristotle!

How many times has someone quoted to you, “With age comes wisdom”?

“Never” is not an acceptable answer.

There may be some truth in the quotation but like everything in life a caveat should also be included.  There are some …

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