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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 #158 Still, the First Lady of Darts!

June 1, 2004
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Still, the First Lady of Darts!

It’s the Little Old Lady… from Pasadeeena…
Go Granny, go Granny, go Granny go
Has a pretty little flower bed of white gardenias
– Jan & Dean, 1964
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I don’t know about you, but if someone were to tell me that the best …

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Column #157 THE BIG MATCH: Bush versus Kerry!!!

May 1, 2004
Column 157
THE BIG MATCH: Bush versus Kerry!!!

“Political campaigns are decidedly made into emotional orgies
which endeavor to distract attention from the real issues involved, and actually paralyze what slight powers of celebration man can normally muster.”

– James Harvey Robinson

Game on!

– Russell Bray
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Thirty years ago I …

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Column #156 Dartoid Arrested in Zambia!

April 1, 2004
Column 156
Dartoid Arrested in Zambia!

URGENT!
This is Mike Broderick I maintain Paul Seigel’s web site – DartoidsWorld.com. I received a call from Paul’s wife, Marylou. Paul and a friend have been arrested in Africa — Zambia. They were caught trying to board a plane with a suitcase full endangered wood …

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Column #153 A Whole Lot of Bits about Something

January 1, 2004
Column 153
A Whole Lot of Bits about Something

You never quite know what to expect when you pick up a book about darts.

We’ll, actually you pretty much do. That’s the unfortunate thing.

There is a boring, monotonous, similarity — a predictable, formulaic, uniformity — to many of the darts books …

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Column #151 “Don’t Know Much About H-I-S-T-O-R-Y…”

November 5, 2003
Column 151
“Don’t Know Much About H-I-S-T-O-R-Y…”

Back in tenth grade I nearly flunked Western Civilization. This is because I thought the world began in the Wild West, somewhere among the buffalo on the other side of the Mississippi River. John Wayne was in charge.

I didn’t care then and I sure …

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Column #150 They Played Conkers, not Darts!

November 1, 2003
Column 150
They Played Conkers, not Darts!

Something like four hundred years ago a small group English people hopped into a boat.

You’ve probably heard about it.

They sailed all the way to Cape Cod to have Thanksgiving dinner with our Indians before converting them to the Christian Faith and then killing …

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