Barstool Sports - Yes or No?

[RobDeer 45]

Just curious how many people have started reading/listening to Barstool Sports? I've gotten in to it quite a bit but sometimes question if I should be. It can be pretty immature, which I'm guilty of being at times! It can be really funny too. I think a couple people there are pretty legit, but others don't offer much. I question whether they are creating much or just forwarding on funny stuff on the internet. Thought I'd see if any of you are in to it or strongly against them.

[jerichoholicninja]

I've only caught Pat McAfee's stuff but it seems like Funny or Die/College Humor but focused on sports.

[Point Beer Is Best]

I've only caught Pat McAfee's stuff but it seems like Funny or Die/College Humor but focused on sports.

 

Yeah, it's kind of like the sports-focused love child of College Humor & The Chive.

[homer]

Those guys have always rubbed me the wrong way. Too bro-ey.

[jjgott]

Yeah, the few times I've stumbled on their content, like the PFT Commenter on Twitter, I've found it to be funny, but the whole thing about being a "stoolie" is off-putting. The whole "Saturdays are for the Boys" shtick is pretty dumb imho.

[RobDeer 45]

I agree with the Bro stuff. That rubs me the wrong way. It's like a gang of frat boys. That said, some of the stuff they put out is pretty good. Big Cat - Dan Katz, is really good I think. He does a great job of walking the line between sports and comedy. He doesn't do too much Bro stuff, just having fun and not taking himself too seriously. I think the guy who started the whole thing is pretty funny on camera. Just naturally one of those people that makes you laugh. So I guess I always get caught in this middle ground where I like some of the stuff they do but don't like the people who get too in to it, if that makes sense.