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Take Slip·Apr 25, 2025
#PMT-2025-0425-10626
HankHank

I would die for Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye

[Hank] was crying. Said he was gonna die for Drake Maye. I would die for Vrabel. That's pretty good, Hank. I fucking love him.

Fandom-based hyperbolic statements are inherently subjective.
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Take Slip·Apr 25, 2025
#PMT-2025-0425-10631
Jon GrudenJon Gruden

Travis Hunter will be a receiver in the NFL, not a two-way player

I just don't know what they're gonna do with [Travis Hunter]. I really think he's a receiver. I think he can impact the game and help their quarterback at receiver. I think you're whistling Zippity do do out your butt if you think he's gonna play both ways in the NFL... We really have to be crazy to think a rookie's gonna come in here and do that right away.

Hunter's usage in Jacksonville will determine if Gruden is correct that he ends up being primarily a receiver.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 25, 2025
#PMT-2025-0425-10645
Justin ThomasJustin Thomas

Alabama is officially a basketball school now

It was an interesting year. It's, we, we got a lot of spoiled Alabama fans... I hate what's going on in, in NCAA sports right now with the, the NIL and the transferring... But, you know, we're a basketball school now.

The identity of a 'football' vs 'basketball' school is subjective and dynamic.
Win
Take Slip·Apr 23, 2025
#PMT-2025-0423-10564
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The NBA should stop the Eastern Conference playoffs because the Celtics are just going to eat everyone

Can we just stop with the Eastern conference playoffs? Can we just not do 'em? Because what's happening is every team is just kind of getting fattened up to get eaten by the Celtics and a delicious snack. Like that's what's gonna happen.

The Celtics did dominate the 2024 Eastern Conference, losing only two games total on their way to the Finals.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 23, 2025
#PMT-2025-0423-10567
Big CatBig Cat

Jalen Brunson's foul baiting has made him hard to watch as a basketball fan

The foul baiting has gotten to a point where it's just hard to watch. And it's not just the foul baiting... the Knicks in this fourth quarter, they just go to straight iso ball foul baiting. No one else touches the ball. Jalen Brunson just trying to score. And it's bad basketball to watch.

This is a subjective opinion on playing style that many fans and analysts debated during the 2024 playoffs.
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Take Slip·Apr 23, 2025
#PMT-2025-0423-10570
Todd McShayTodd McShay

It is more likely that only one quarterback is drafted in the first round than three

There's a growing sense that it's more likely that one quarterback gets drafted in the first round than three. Cam Ward one, Jackson Dart two, Shedeur Sanders three, Tyler Shough four, Jalen Milroe five.

The 2025 NFL draft results will determine if the QB class was indeed valued this lowly by teams.
Open
Take Slip·Apr 21, 2025
#PMT-2025-0421-13388
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

This might finally be the Capitals' year to win it all

I'm pumped to watch the [Capitals] playoffs. I do think that this might be our year. Yeah. And the issue is we don't really have a goaltender. We've got two goaltenders and neither one, you have to pick which one is gonna get hot at the right time.

The Capitals' 2025 playoff run is not yet completed in the context of the transcript date.
Open
Take Slip·Apr 21, 2025
#PMT-2025-0421-13391
Big CatBig Cat

Giannis Antetokounmpo will ask for a trade out of Milwaukee

I feel like the bucks are just kind of a bummer now. 'cause I, I, I like Giannis... and maybe honest in in Milwaukee... Probably. He might, he might ask out. I don't know.

Giannis's future with the Bucks is a long-term development.
Open
Take Slip·Apr 21, 2025
#PMT-2025-0421-13399
Daniel JeremiahDaniel Jeremiah

Travis Hunter will be more impactful as a Wide Receiver than a Cornerback in the NFL

I think everybody I've talked to has a plan to major in minor... I think he's ready, he's more impactful as a receiver right now. And so I, to me, I think that's where you start him... I think he is right now ready to go. There's a ton of ways we can get the ball in his hands and I just think he impacts the game more on offense.

Pending Hunter's rookie season and usage.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 16, 2025
#PMT-2025-0416-19316
Big CatBig Cat

Nico Harrison is 'so lost' and delusional as the Mavericks GM

He's [Nico Harrison] so lost. It's insane. Yeah... Such a coward move to do. No, no video, no no recordings. What a fucking loser. And we stand with Mavs fans. The guy's a fucking loser. He needs to get outta town.

Subjective evaluation of a GM's performance and personality.
Open
Take Slip·Apr 16, 2025
#PMT-2025-0416-19317
Big CatBig Cat

Cam Ward will be drafted by the Tennessee Titans

I think we can officially say that Cam Ward is going to be a Tennessee Titan. Did you guys see he was playing Fortnite tonight? He was on Twitch and he was asked his top four wide receivers in the NFL... He said Jamar Chase, Justin Jefferson, Calvin Ridley and Treylon Burks... He said AJ Brown is a dog, but he's no Calvin Ridley.

The 2025 NFL Draft outcome for Cam Ward will determine if this connects.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 16, 2025·Picks
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Aaron Judge is not a true Yankee because he hasn't won a World Series

I would go even further and say he's [Aaron Judge] not a true Yankee. Which is funny because he's had some of the best seasons of all time by any offensive player. Still not a true Yankee... You can't be a true Yankee in the regular season. The Yankees season starts in October.

Subjective definition of what makes a 'true Yankee'.
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Take Slip·Apr 16, 2025·Picks
#PMT-2025-0416-19325
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Steph Curry enters the Kobe realm of the GOAT conversation if he wins a 5th title this year

If the Warriors go on a run, which they could... Steph Curry goes, lights out. Is Steph Curry, does he enter the Kobe realm of the goat conversation?... If the Warriors win the NBA title this year, Steph Curry wins finals MVP, I feel like you're gonna have the Jordan, LeBron, Kobe Curry conversation.

The Warriors' 2025 playoff run will determine if this historical comparison gains traction.
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Take Slip·Apr 16, 2025·Picks
#PMT-2025-0416-19327
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Kevin O'Connell is a regular season merchant who can't win in the playoffs

Kevin O'Connell. Can't, can't win in the playoffs. Oh. He's a regular season merchant... Bringing the best out of him. Getting high seeds, losing the playoffs. Just something to keep your eye on. Keep an eye on.

O'Connell's playoff record will be the metric for this narrative.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 14, 2025
#PMT-2025-0414-5651
HankHank

Scottie Scheffler is just a Masters merchant

He's also gonna be the new narrative guy. He might just be a masters merchant. He's got, he's got a win in major that's not the masters.

Scheffler has won two Masters but also won the 2024 (and 2025 in this timeline) period. Wait, in reality, Scheffler has won only Masters. This take is factually interesting.
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Take Slip·Apr 14, 2025
#PMT-2025-0414-5655
HankHank

The Bulls are trending and could beat the Cavaliers in the playoffs

Bulls are about to go on a run. Keep saying, I think they can beat the Cavs. It starts on Wednesday night... I'm not worried about the Cavs.

The outcome of the Bulls vs Cavs (if it happens in the play-in/playoffs) will determine this.
Void
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Kidney stone pain is worse than childbirth

Also, the doctor again for the second time told me that this pain is worse than childbirth. Which I will not be saying to any women, but it's true... I've given birth to like 13 kidney stones. I'm as tough as Philip Rivers' wife.

This is a commonly debated anecdotal claim in medical circles but inherently subjective.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 11, 2025·NBA
#PMT-2025-0411-2070
Big CatBig Cat

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison is a coward for not sitting in his real seats since trading Luka Doncic

I also was made aware that Nico Harrison has not sat in his real seats since the trade. You fucking coward. Go back and sit in your seats... You can't make that trade. And they'd be like, oh, I don't sit in my seats anymore.

The claim that he hasn't sat in his seats is a specific observable detail, while the 'coward' label is subjective host banter.
Win
Take Slip·Apr 11, 2025·MLB
#PMT-2025-0411-2078
Big CatBig Cat

Zach Hampel is the best of all time at ball-hawking and deserves respect for his greatness

Listen, I, I know Zach Hampel's a very controversial, actually, he's not controversial. Everyone just hates him. He's, he's the best to ever do it... When did we stop respecting greatness?... He's literally the best to ever do it. What he does, he is the best of all time at.

Hampel's stats for collecting baseballs are empirically higher than anyone else's, though the 'greatness' label is the subjective part.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 11, 2025
#PMT-2025-0411-2080
Ryan WhitneyRyan Whitney

International hockey tournaments like the Olympics are not legitimate without Russia involved

The worst part about four nations and the Olympics next year. Do you guys know? No, it's no Russia. Oh. So nothing is really that legit because best on, best on best hockey? Like you need Russia involved. It's just, you know what I mean?

This is a subjective take on the 'legitimacy' of a sports trophy based on the field of competition.
Win
#PMT-2025-0411-2089
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

It is not gay to take a shower in a gym locker room after a workout

I finally look up, I'm like, is he yelling at me? And he's staring at me... 'bro, what the fuck are you doing? What the fuck is this gay shit, bro, you gonna shower?'... I really do. I love Joey Swoll. Love his content. He's the best. Joey, I need you to weigh in on this. Am I outta line? Should, should. Is it gay as shit to shower after you work out?

Showering in a locker room is the literal intended purpose of the facility.
Open
Take Slip·Apr 11, 2025
#PMT-2025-0411-2083
Ryan WhitneyRyan Whitney

This is the best chance the Maple Leafs have ever had to win the Stanley Cup

So hockey this year, so many storylines. I think the number one for me is that this is the best chance the Leafs have ever had to win the cup. Yes... 1967, the first is that, well the most recent one I heard is the last time both the Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins didn't make the Stanley Cup was 1967.

The outcome of the 2025 playoffs will determine if they capitalized on this 'best chance'.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 9, 2025
#PMT-2025-0409-4345
Big CatBig Cat

Seth Davis's 'refereeing is art' take is the dumbest argument ever

Seth Davis though tweeted this about the refs... 'Reffing is more art than science.' I'm gonna disagree with that. I think that's, that makes me want robot s. That's the dumbest argument I've ever heard. If the refs don't call physical play or something that happens in the first half and then all of a sudden they decide that they're gonna call that a foul, that's very confusing for the players.

This is a subjective disagreement about sports philosophy.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 9, 2025
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Big CatBig Cat

The Nuggets firing Michael Malone right before the playoffs makes no sense

I would keep the coach that you're winning right before the Playoffs... your NBA title coach, the only one you have in your history of your franchise Right before the Playoffs. Makes no sense.

The firing is a fact; whether it 'makes sense' is an opinion on team management.
Open
#PMT-2025-0409-4351
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Paige Bueckers will be a better pro than Caitlin Clark

I still think Paige Bueckers gonna be a better pro. I know, I know, she, I think Paige is gonna be better.

Their WNBA careers are in the early stages or haven't fully played out relative to this 2025 timeline.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 9, 2025
#PMT-2025-0409-4349
Big CatBig Cat

Tiger Woods is no longer a 'force of nature' in golf

Tiger Woods such a force of nature in golf for the last 20 years... this does feel like the first year where it's, I don't wanna say it's over 'cause I hope he plays again, but it does feel kind of over where it's like, you know, the Achilles injury and he already was already banged up and the leg problems. Is it do, can you feel that vibe where it's like that force of nature is no longer here?

Tiger's status is a matter of sports debate, though his decline is physically documented.
Open
Take Slip·Apr 9, 2025
#PMT-2025-0409-4353
Shane BaconShane Bacon

Phil Mickelson has a legit chance to win the Masters this week

I think Phil's got a chance. Oh I think Phil has a legit chance this week. He's been playing some solid golf and kind of going back to like what plays well here is a great iron player and somebody that's excellent around the Greens. I think Phil, he finds himself in contention it feels like every two years. So I think Phil, in terms of extreme long shots, I'm a big fan of his number this week.

Mickelson's finish will determine if he had a 'legit chance'.
Push
Take Slip·Apr 7, 2025
#PMT-2025-0407-10276
Big CatBig Cat

Duke's loss to Houston was the biggest choke in Final Four history

Duke's downfall for four hours, but like, sign me up. I'll take off my pants right now. 'cause that was, holy fuck. Was that an incredible Final Four delivered... Duke biggest choke in Final Four history. Best team ever analytically... They're the only team to, to have a higher field goal. Percentage more free throw attempts, more assists, fewer turnovers, more steals and lose in the history of the NCAA tournament.

While 'biggest choke' is subjective, the specific statistical profile of Duke losing with those advantages is a verifiable historical anomaly.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 7, 2025
#PMT-2025-0407-10280
Big CatBig Cat

Coach K is secretly happy that Duke lost because it protects his legacy

If we had true serum Coach K's happy. He doesn't want the next guy to win a title in his third year... John Scheyer, the, the, the school has not dropped off in terms of a level of basketball. But what Coach K has done to win titles gets magnified even more of. That's really hard to do because John Scheyer couldn't do it with one of the best analytically best teams of all time.

This is a psychological projection that can never be truly verified.
Void
#PMT-2025-0407-10281
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Ja Morant's addiction to fake guns is the best addiction of all time

Ja Morant can't quit holding fake guns. It's the, it's the best addiction of all time. I respect the hell outta that... the NBA coming down on him for his fake guns is bullshit. Just ignoring all the history of Ja Morant with real guns. I love that shit.

The 'best' addiction is a value judgment, though Morant did have multiple incidents involving gun-like gestures.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 4, 2025
#PMT-2025-0404-4470
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Cliff Kingsbury buying a one-way ticket to Thailand is the horniest move an adult male can make

I just keep thinking to myself like, this is the place that Cliff Kingsbury bought a one-way ticket to. I think that's the horniest move that an adult male can do. Is to buy a one-way ticket to Thailand.

This is a purely subjective humorous opinion.
Open
Take Slip·Apr 4, 2025
#PMT-2025-0404-4476
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Aaron Rodgers is waiting for the Vikings door to shut before committing to the Steelers

I think Aaron Rodgers is waiting to commit to the Steelers until he knows for sure that the door is shut in Minnesota. That's what I think is happening. He has not confirmed interest in the Steelers or denied.

The outcome of Aaron Rodgers' 2025 team placement depends on future events.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 4, 2025
#PMT-2025-0404-4484
Cody RhodesCody Rhodes

John Cena is a dick for trying to invalidate my authenticity

One of the big disagreements John Cena and I have had is he feels I'm not authentic enough or as authentic as he was. And I think at this point I'm pretty confident in who I am. To some people he's still John Cena, the hero, and to other people, especially the younger audience, he's kind of a dick.

Whether John Cena is a 'dick' or unauthentic is a matter of fan opinion.
Open
Take Slip·Apr 2, 2025
#PMT-2025-0402-3760
Big CatBig Cat

Deshaun Watson will start fewer than two more games in his NFL career.

So is Deshaun Watson over under starts Deshaun Watson has the NFL for the rest of his career. Three and a half. I was gonna say one and a half. Maybe like a random.

As of the 2024 season, Watson is still starting for the Browns, though performance and injuries remain issues.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 2, 2025
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Maryland basketball is currently a stepping stone job.

And here's what sucks for Maryland is that Maryland should not be a stepping stone job. No. Maryland should be a job that a guy should want to stay at for a long time. But as of right now, guess what the reality is? It's a stepping stone job.

This is a subjective evaluation of a program's prestige.
Open
Take Slip·Apr 2, 2025
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Min Woo LeeMin Woo Lee

I believe I can win the Masters.

I think so. I mean, last week was a very big turning moment for me... Right now, I mean, sky's the limit. I feel good and I like the course. I've got the record for the front nine. I just need the record for the back nine, and hopefully we can put it all together. I feel very good.

The 2025 Masters results will determine the outcome of this take.
Void
Take Slip·Mar 31, 2025
#PMT-2025-0331-1617
HankHank

NIL has ruined college basketball

I just NIL ruined college basketball. I don't wanna be a hater, but it it... I just want madness. I don't care if, if the games are good, I wouldn't care. But yeah, the, I want good games.

Whether something is 'ruined' is a purely subjective aesthetic and cultural judgment.
Open
Take Slip·Mar 31, 2025
#PMT-2025-0331-1623
HankHank

If the Celtics are healthy, they are not losing

If we're healthy, we're not losing. That's, it's really, it's just health. I, it's like the calves are a good team, good season. Sure. But... if we're healthy, we're not losing.

The Celtics did win the 2024 NBA title, but this take is in a March 2025 context.
Open
Take Slip·Mar 28, 2025
#PMT-2025-0328-3399
HankHank

LeBron James is planning to start a separate basketball league that would rival the NBA

I have not given up on my conspiracy theory that LeBron is starting this separate league. Him basically admitting that he believes the NBA was rigged is further evidence of it.

Outcome depends on whether LeBron James actually attempts to launch a rival league post-retirement.
Open
Take Slip·Mar 28, 2025
#PMT-2025-0328-3407
Jeff PassanJeff Passan

Bubba Chandler will win NL Rookie of the Year and eventually be better than Paul Skenes

Bubba Chandler with the Pirates... Fastball up to a hundred now. Great breaking stuff, good control and commit. I picked him to win Rookie of the year this year. [He texted Paul Skenes] enjoy it while it lasts because next year I'm going to be starting opening day.

Rookie of the Year is verifiable; the long-term comparison is subjective but trackable.
Loss
Take Slip·Mar 26, 2025
#PMT-2025-0326-17547
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Hammocks are more afraid of you than you are of them

Hammocks are more afraid of you than you are of them. My take is that that's a fact. Some of us aren't pussies and it's extreme sports. It's like extreme sleeping. Big Mattress is trying to steer you away from hammocks. Anytime somebody dies in a hammock, it becomes a big news story like a shark attack.

Hot TakeLifeHotSarcastic
The claim that hammocks are 'more afraid of you' is metaphorical/satirical and the safety comparison to bears is hyperbolic for comedic effect.
Open
Take Slip·Mar 26, 2025
#PMT-2025-0326-17553
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Washington Nationals will sneakily compete for a wild card spot

I think the Washington Nationals are going to sneaky compete for a wild card spot. That's my wild prediction. They won't be out of it in September.

Pending the outcome of the 2025 MLB season.
Open
Take Slip·Mar 26, 2025·Picks
#PMT-2025-0326-17560
Big CatBig Cat

Houston will dominate Purdue in the Sweet 16

I love Houston. I think Houston's going to dominate Purdue. I said something nice about Purdue someday this might say something mean about Purdue. You're gonna get your fucking ass kicked.

Pending the Sweet 16 game outcome.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Doc Rivers has won three games in a playoff series many times and doesn't get enough credit for it

When he [Doc Rivers] loses the three-one leads, he's won three games. That should be worth something. Like if you get up 28 to three against the Patriots of the Super Bowl, that should be worth something.

The take is satirical; literally, winning three games is a fact of a blown 3-1 lead, but the value of it is mockingly inflated.
Open
Take Slip·Mar 26, 2025
#PMT-2025-0326-17566
Scott Van PeltScott Van Pelt

Maryland needs Florida's Clayton to sprain an ankle to win the Sweet 16 matchup

I think we need Clayton to sprain his ankle. Not badly, not bad. I'm not rooting for it and I'm not rooting for an injury like that guy's got such big balls... Maryland needs to play its best, the best be the best version of itself and I think they can win the game.

Pending the result of the Maryland/Florida Sweet 16 game.
Void
Take Slip·Mar 24, 2025
#PMT-2025-0324-14499
MaxMax

The Big East is for basketball while the SEC is for football

Big East is college basketball. SEC's football... when you're watching SEC basketball fans, you know, you're only thinking in the back of your head... they don't care about this. Like they care about football.

This is inherently subjective, though historically SEC schools prioritize football and Big East schools lack FBS football.
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Big CatBig Cat

Hammocks are the most overrated thing in the world

I have a hammock take they suck. Most overrated thing in the world... It's thinking about getting out of a hammock. Getting out of a hammock sucks... They're uncomfortable. You're not taking naps in the hammock.

Purely a matter of comfort preference.
Loss
Take Slip·Mar 21, 2025
#PMT-2025-0321-13812
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Bill Self is on the hot seat after losing in the first round as a preseason number one

Is Bill Self on the hot seat? I don't know if he's on the hot seat... Kansas also, they became the second AP preseason number one to lose in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Obviously Bill self not on the hot seat, but it's fun to have the conversation.

Hot TakeCBBHotSarcastic
Bill Self is objectively not on the hot seat despite the loss.
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Take Slip·Mar 21, 2025
#PMT-2025-0321-13821
Stanford SteveStanford Steve

BYU is a legitimate threat to win the National Championship

BYU's a team that everyone's picking against, but they they were on the list. [PFT: BYU can win the national title?] Yes.

Prediction for the 2025 tournament outcome.
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Take Slip·Mar 19, 2025
#PMT-2025-0319-16959
MaxMax

Ryan Odom will not be the head coach at VCU next year

This will be his last time at VCU no matter what... I'm reporting this. He will either be going to Villanova or Virginia after this year. He will, this is his last ride with VCU.

This will be resolved by the end of the 2025 coaching search cycle.
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