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It’s Not the Next Big Thing, But It Is the Next Best Thing

While we love and appreciate every single cover version of Dictators tunes we’ve heard, we especially appreciate those versions where the original tune gets a different interpretation. As today’s Hanukkah gift to you, our readers, here are a few covers … Continue reading

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Hanukkah Day 2: Bringing the Love

“Darlene Love, I love you! Welcome to Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom!” For you on the second day of Hanukkah, some Love (Darlene) and unbridled joy, courtesy of these two video clips of Handsome Dick Manitoba interviewing her for his radio show … Continue reading

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Holla, It’s Hanukkah!

In case you missed NBC’s “Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special” the night before Thanksgiving or all the Santa s**t that’s been sitting on store shelves since Halloween, let us finally alert you that the holiday season is absolutely, completely upon … Continue reading

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More Midwest Madness

While I continue to try to get the stench of GWAR out of my luggage, here are a couple of final notes from my recent swing through the great state of Wisconsin. If you find yourself in Madison and in … Continue reading

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Four Times the Manitoba, Four Times the Fun

How can you not love Halloween? Throw on some zombie make-up or pink hot pants, and even the meekest shlub gets to indulge their inner wildman. The Motorz, those shy and retiring wallflowers from America’s #1 party town, Madison WI, … Continue reading

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Foto Fun: Find the Frontman

(Click to enlarge) It’s the DFFD Blog’s version of Where’s Waldo! Included in the montage of rock & roll luminaries above is our own favorite fearless frontman, Handsome Dick Manitoba. The image is from a new ad campaign by fashion … Continue reading

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Be Vewwy, Vewwy Quiet

No sudden movements or loud noises are allowed at DFFD World Headquarters until we recover from the party celebrating our 100th post. – Salvi C.

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I Get a Thrill When I Look at This Billboard

(Photo courtesy of Gene Suttle) We’re still waiting for BackToAfrica.net to be used by the Nigerian Tourist Bureau, and MinnesotaStrip.edu to be claimed by the Greater St. Paul branch of the Bada-Bing. Link: iStandTall.com – Salvi C.

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The Dictators: Always on My Mind

Sign hanging inside the Beekman Arms, “America’s Oldest Continually Operating Inn” (est. 1766), Rhinebeck, N.Y. – DFFD123

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What I Crave: White Castle Scented Candles

Dictators Nation rejoices at the latest item to hit the free market: candles infused with the scent of a White Castle slider, onions and all. The good news? The 10 bucks it costs goes to charity (Autism Speaks). The bad … Continue reading

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