#Satire

Bennett | Glass @GlassOfBennett

I have had thoughts on this matter ever since Pat McAfee said he hopes to never see the Utes again. I waited to see if Pat would revisit and clarify on the slighted comment with some context. First off: I can’t believe this is actually a real thing… not from PAT MCAFEE. To make a public statement over these two items, and act as some sort of victim, reshapes my whole view on a guy who I previously thought was entertaining, refreshing, and great for Saturday mornings. The student never called Pat “creepy.” That word was never used, but perhaps Pat is projecting his own insecurity here—who knows? The word “corny” offended this guy? Sheesh, anyone else a little disappointed how thin-skinned this man is acting right now? I’m a father of two boys under three years old, and “corny” is not only a compliment, but a rite of passage. I stand with the University of Utah, who posted a harmless video (in the follow-up comment) that simply should have given the trash-talking “icon” a way to jaw back. There was nothing from that clip of student thoughts that was in poor taste or crossed a line. As for the “only $1 million” comment, I’ll give him that… it was a tough look and made me cringe. This seemed to be the part he was least insulted by, though… And what really bothered me was he pointed to the assassination of Charlie Kirk as leverage to justify his hurt feelings and liken the words “corny” and “creepy”—again “creepy” was never said—to state that he felt uncomfortable? That’s pretty gross, in my opinion. Tragedies happen everywhere, unfortunately. This should have never been a story, talking point, or whatever… but my guess is the word “creepy” got to him. And what’s funny, is the word was never even used. Look inward, Pat. You need to have thicker skin. There’s no way you’ve grown to the level you’re at and avoided being called worse than “corny” or told to keep your shirt on—I’ve been called way worse in my short time as a media personality in this small pocket of the world. You’ll be aight, Pat.