The Grand Opening of Big Cat's $7,500 Buffalo Bills Trough at Barstool HQ | The Yak 4-9-26
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖MLB player Conor Griffin signed a $140,000 contract and plans to 'take care of myself' first.
- ❖The Pittsburgh Pirates have a team tradition of 'hoisting the cone,' which originated from a Fanatics typo.
- ❖Big Cat spent $7,500 on a urinal trough from the demolished Buffalo Bills stadium, which confirmed no new troughs in their new stadium, increasing its value.
- ❖The trough's grand opening involved a ribbon cutting and immediate use by Big Cat and the MLB guests, with plans for a signature wall.
- ❖A Barstool mini-golf tournament was marked by White Sox Dave's controversial ball handling and Max's dramatic meltdown after losing a significant lead.
- ❖The hosts debated the societal impact of COVID-19 on youth development, particularly for preschool and kindergarten-aged children.
- ❖Discussion arose about anti-aging pills for dogs and the potential for similar human applications in the future.
Insights
1The $7,500 Buffalo Bills Trough: A Content Investment
Big Cat purchased an actual urinal trough from the demolished Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium for $7,500, plus plumbing installation. The trough, which still contains 'Buffalo piss,' was unveiled as a new fixture at Barstool HQ. The Bills confirmed no new troughs in their upcoming stadium, making this a unique piece of memorabilia. The event was framed as a 'grand opening' with a ribbon cutting, and guests were invited to use and sign the wall above it.
Big Cat details the purchase price, the lack of plumbing, and the confirmation from the Bills that no new troughs will be installed. He invites guests to piss in it and sign the wall. (, , , , , )
2MLB Players' Visit and 'Hoist the Cone' Tradition
Pittsburgh Pirates players Conor Griffin and Spencer visited The Yak. Griffin, a recent signee, shared details of his $140,000 contract and his unique path to MLB, having only seriously pursued baseball during COVID-19 at age 13. The players also explained the Pirates' 'Hoist the Cone' tradition, which originated from a Fanatics typo on a t-shirt, mistakenly printing 'Hoist the Cone' instead of 'Raise the Jolly Roger.' This led to a city-wide phenomenon of cone stealing in Pittsburgh.
Conor Griffin discusses his contract and how COVID-19 helped his baseball career (, ). Spencer and Conor explain the 'Hoist the Cone' origin (, ).
3Mini-Golf Tournament Drama and Personalities
A Barstool mini-golf tournament generated significant internal drama. White Sox Dave was criticized for touching a ball that was still in play, claiming it was 'out of bounds' despite evidence to the contrary, and later changing his defense. Max experienced a dramatic meltdown, destroying property after his team blew a two-hole lead on the final two holes, losing due to multiple out-of-bounds shots when a conservative play would have secured the win. The final matches were drafted by captains Hank and Big Cat, with no half points and sudden death playoffs for ties.
White Sox Dave's ball incident (), Max's meltdown (), tournament rules and draft (, ).
4COVID-19's Lingering Impact on Youth Development
The hosts discussed the long-term developmental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young children, particularly those in preschool and kindergarten. They speculated that these children, who experienced crucial early years with masks and limited social interaction, might grow up to be 'awkward kids' or 'mutants' lacking full understanding of sarcasm or facial cues, potentially affecting their social skills and language acquisition.
Discussion about children's development during COVID-19 (, , ).
Notable Moments
Conor Griffin announces his $140,000 MLB contract.
This is a significant personal achievement for the guest, providing a contrast to the comedic Barstool environment.
Big Cat's $7,500 Buffalo Bills urinal trough is officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This is the central, absurd event of the episode, showcasing Barstool's unique content style and investment in outlandish ideas.
Big Cat and MLB players Conor Griffin and Spencer are the first to use and sign the new trough.
This moment solidifies the trough's place as a Barstool HQ fixture and creates a new, bizarre office tradition.
White Sox Dave controversially touches a mini-golf ball, claiming it was out of bounds, despite video evidence.
This highlights Dave's contentious personality and adds comedic drama to the mini-golf tournament.
Max has a dramatic meltdown, destroying a mini-golf club, after his team collapses and loses a significant lead.
This provides a highly entertaining and relatable moment of frustration, showcasing the competitive nature of Barstool personalities.
Quotes
"I'm just going to take care of uh take care of myself and make sure I'm good to go."
"This is a ridiculous thing to buy. So, I bought a trough."
"It's expensive, stupid, and also gross. We got just the guy for it."
"I don't know what goes on inside his head, but from what I saw yesterday, I still think I'm okay."
"I don't want all my I want my team to have a chance."
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