06/17/2026
🇺🇸 Darrell’s Daily Observation 🇺🇸
Darrell here…
First, I’d like to personally thank all the Americans who apparently did an outstanding job of keeping their crazy relatives, deranged neighbors, and generally unhinged normal people locked safely out of sight while the world came to visit for the FIFA matches. 😂
Seriously though, it’s been incredible watching fans from every corner of the globe bring their traditions, chants, celebrations, and national pride. The TikToks and Reels have been absolute gold. From singing in the streets to friendly rivalries and spontaneous celebrations, it’s a reminder that sports can bring people together in a way few things can.
If you haven’t gone down the FIFA social media rabbit hole yet, do yourself a favor and spend a few minutes searching. The fan videos don’t disappoint.
And while I’ve got your attention, I’d like to extend a personal invitation to any of our international visitors: if you find yourself anywhere near Southeast Missouri, come hang out at Stogies, smoke a cigar, tell us about your home country, and help us solve the world’s problems one cigar at a time. 🌎
In fact, after seeing all this excitement, I’m officially launching a campaign to bring FIFA to Sikeston.
Now before you start asking questions, hear me out…
We’ve got the rodeo grounds.�We’ve got Benton Speedway.�We’ve got plenty of parking.�And we’ve got enough common sense to figure out the rest.
FIFA Sikeston 2038 has a nice ring to it if you ask me.
Until then, welcome to America, enjoy the matches, and keep those videos coming.
— Darrell 🦶
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