Quick Dick McDick
Dickson Delorme (born in 1982) best known by his stage name Quick Dick McDick, is a Canadian farmer, comedian, and YouTuber. Delorme is based in Saskatchewan and produces videos about Canadian politics and farming issues.
Early life[edit]
Delorme was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan to a father who worked for the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration.[1] When Delorme was four years old, his family moved to Foam Lake, Saskatchewan.[1]
Career[edit]
Delorme works as a farmer, based in Tuffnell, Saskatchewan.[2][3] He previously worked in Albertan oil fields in Brooks and Grande Prairie, mostly as a self-employed truck operator.[1] His Small Town Comedy Tour toured Saskatchewan in 2021.[4][5]
He uses the pseudonym Quick Dick McDick on his YouTube channel, where has just under 80,000 subscribers.[3][6] The channel includes content about farm safety, mental health, and charitable fundraising.[1][7] In April 2021, he satirically made a bid to be the Governor General of Canada,[8] and in 2022, he shaved off his beard to raise funds for the Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer event.[6]
His 2022 video purportedly about fertiliser sales restrictions in Canada was criticised by Jesse Brown his Canadaland podcast.[9] Brown stated that Delorme's video headline implied that there was a fertiliser ban in Canada, despite the video stating there was no such ban.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Delorme was aged 37 in 2020.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Briere, Karen (2021-11-10). "What makes Quick Dick McDick tick?". The Western Producer. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ Thomas, Dave. "A Saskatchewan Quickie With Quick Dick McDick". Country 600 CJWW. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ a b "Close Cuts for Cancer breaks fundraising record". Regina. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ Douglas, Cooper (19 Nov 2021). "Saskatchewan Small Town Comedy Tour Hits Eston". WestCentralOnline. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ Janzen, Joan. "Quick Dick McDick loves Saskatchewan!". Your West Central Voice. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ a b "25th Annual Close Cuts for Cancer raises $69,029.20". SaskToday.ca. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ Kemp, Chelsea (3 Feb 2022). "Manitoba Beef Producers prep for AGM". Brandon Sun. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ Wrubleski, Maury (1 April 2021). "Winners of Chamber's Mark of Excellence Awards Announced". DiscoverHumboldt. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ a b Brown, Jesse. "#801 Pope? Nope". CANADALAND. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ "The Vance Crowe Podcast | Quick Dick McDick; Canadian Oil & Gas Man, Comedian Farmer Famous on YouTube". share.transistor.fm. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
External links[edit]
- Delorme's YouTube channel
- RealAg LIVE! with Quick Dick McDick on finding humour on the bad days, 2021 podcast appearance, Real Agriculture