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

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.

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