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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 #HR47 World Matchplay Preview

Thursday, July 14, 2011
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World Matchplay Preview

How many times have you heard “Games are invented for children to play?” Okay, so you’ve never heard it (but play “pretend” or this column is DOA). Now add to that “Sports writes stories that if found in a novel would be unbelievable.” That, boys and …

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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 #HR46 Happy Independence Day – even to you POMS!

Friday, July 1, 2011
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Happy Independence Day – even to you POMS!

As those of us in the Colonies prepare to celebrate Independence Day, that’s the 4th of July for you folks from public schools, it’s a time of retrospect, to look back and remember. Some older folks may even recite the opening …

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Column #HR45 Wankin’ to the Darts at the Temple of Tungsten

Thursday, June 9, 2011
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Wankin’ to the Darts at the Temple of Tungsten

According to the Internet from the year AD 30 until the present day there have been “…19 major world religions which are subdivided into a total of 270 large religious groups, and many smaller ones (including) 34,000 separate Christian groups.” …

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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 #HR44 Anderson’s the new star in town. (But keep an eye on John Part.)

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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Anderson’s the new star in town. (But keep an eye on John Part.)

The Old Dart Coach likes to stay with a routine. He’s living proof that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” One reason may be because an “old dog” doesn’t want to do tricks. But …

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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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