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Welcome to Darin Approved, where you’ll find a collection of everything worth approving (or disapproving) by none other than Darin himself. This is the only list that matters, not because it’s well-researched or particularly useful, but because it’s just plain fun. Expect bold opinions, questionable rankings, and maybe even a few things you didn’t know you needed to know!

So, if you’re ready to dive into a world where seriousness takes a backseat and silliness rules the day, you’re in the right place. Stick around, scroll through, and maybe even laugh at a few things along the way. After all, if it’s Darin Approved, it’s got to be good… or at least interesting.


Embark on an Epic, Messy Adventure!


Get ready to dive into the Assistant’s Log: Operation ‘Overturd’, a hilariously over-the-top mission report on a very real (and very messy) operation—taming the wild beast that is potty training. With scientific precision, chaotic failures, and one very confused dog named Churchill, this log has everything you didn’t know you needed: suspense, questionable protocols, and a battle of wills like no other. Will the Assistant emerge victorious, or will the subject’s defiance rule the day?

Recent Posts!

  • This is why we got a girl dog!
    This poor dog is just trying to look out the wind screen. I laugh out loud every time I see this in my feed. It’s hilarious. #Dunkin’Dognuts
  • Approved phrases:
    Over the years, I have found myself using the same phases over and over and over again. Ask anyone who has worked with me. Here are a few of my favorites. “You don’t truly know where the line… Read more: Approved phrases:
  • That’s great!
    Over the course of the past few months, I, along with my partner in crime at work, have been dealing with a marketing firm. The artistic work that they have done has been much better than anything that… Read more: That’s great!
  • At the waters end.
    Yesterday, I was inspecting some of my handy work with some of the large vegetation by the pool. I was looking up with my back to the water looking at the new growth and suddenly I was momentarily… Read more: At the waters end.
  • Pop a Cap in the mockingbird!
    Think classic literature is boring? Maybe you just need to discuss it with an original gangster. Sparky Sweets lays down the real talk about some your favorite classics. Here is a little clip from “To Kill a Mockingbird”.
  • Who Owns a horse anymore?
    It’s like an Irish ICP, except better!!!! Fuck your Honda and Subaru. I’m going Green!!!
  • Star Trek: Into Crappiness
    *** SPOILER ALERT *** Last night I when out to see Star Trek: Into Darkness. I was disappointed to say the least. This was just plain lazy writing. I love Star Trek, even the new “alternate” timeline, and… Read more: Star Trek: Into Crappiness
  • … But Star Trek didn’t use Rockets
    Billy Shatner muses us with his sensual tones and reminds us all that he is not a rocket man, but he does know how to “Rock It, Man”. Enjoy.
  • Merging!
    ‘When merging in traffic, don’t slow down or even worse STOP. When you stop, you lose all momentum and relinquish all control of the situation and have to wait for someone else to stop to let you in… Read more: Merging!