Dave Portnoy
This goo was worth a point in August 2024.
publication date: Friday, August 9, 2024 (part of August 2024)
category: 
Opinion
clue: Taking its name from common barroom furniture, his sports-focused newspaper and opinion platform slowly grew into a media empire, allowing him to afford a bite of pizza anywhere in Manhattan.
explanation: Portnoy founded Barstool Sports in 2004 and eventually became known for his politically incorrect humorous writing in the publication. In 2017, he launched an online show called One Bite Pizza Reviews in which he attempted to review every pizza restaurant in Manhattan. more…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Samir Mehta
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