She said she wasn't offended by dumb blonde jokes because "I know I'm not dumb...and I also know I'm not blonde!" We take a moment to remember the smart, funny and uniquely talented Dolly Parton.
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Opinion: Remembering Dolly Parton
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August 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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She said she wasn't offended by dumb blonde jokes because "I know I'm not dumb...and I also know I'm not blonde!" We take a moment to remember the smart, funny and uniquely talented Dolly Parton.