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Stephen A's Take: He has strong and personable opinions about French Fries and who should be Number#1.

Stephen A's Take: He has strong and personable opinions about French Fries and who should be Number#1.

Update: 2025-06-16
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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

It focuses on a ranking of fast food French fries based on Yelp reviews and delivers a passionate, opinionated reaction to the results.


🍟 Key Points from the Script 🏆 Survey Results (via Seeding Masters)

  • In-N-Out ranked #1 with a 3.86/5 average.
  • McDonald’s was not in the top 10, scoring only 1.86.
  • KFC ranked last.
  • Other top contenders included: Shake Shack, Bojangles, Chick-Fil-A, Hardee’s, Freddy’s, Zaxby’s, Arby’s, Checkers/Rally’s.

🎤 Commentator’s Reactions

  • McDonald’s exclusion is called “egregious” — their fries are described as “delicious” when fresh and crunchy.
  • Chick-Fil-A is the personal favorite, ranked #1 by the speaker (with the only complaint being they’re closed on Sundays).
  • Burger King fries are harshly criticized.
  • White Castle gets a humorous shoutout — praised for both its fries and its “laxative” effect, especially the double cheeseburgers.
  • In-N-Out is acknowledged as deserving a top 5 spot, though not necessarily #1.

🎯 Tone and Style

  • Casual, funny, and relatable.
  • Uses personal anecdotes and humor to connect with the audience.
  • Strong opinions delivered in a conversational, off-the-cuff style.

Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith

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Stephen A's Take: He has strong and personable opinions about French Fries and who should be Number#1.

Stephen A's Take: He has strong and personable opinions about French Fries and who should be Number#1.

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