50 hot takes to power your team conversations

Looking for an interesting idea to engage your employees in the next team building activity? Look no further. Hot wings, err, hot takes are here to relieve you of another episode of brain racking before a team building session. What is a hot take, you ask? Let me explain with some hot takes examples.

What is a hot take?

Hot takes are controversial opinions that divide the room since the chances of everyone agreeing to it is almost always zero. They can be both serious and light in nature. They provoke engaging discussions and debates. The provocative feature of these controversial opinions ensures everyone participates in the discussion and you come out with a successful team meeting.

Curious about how to run one? We got you!

Hot takes - Corporate Life

1.Best Friday plan after work - gaming or watching movies?
2.Which is better - working at a stretch or taking several breaks?
3.Which is more important - soft skills or hard skills?
4.Which is better - working in the morning or working at night?
5.Which is more difficult to find - bugs in a software or bugs under your bed?
6.Remote work is overrated.
7.Is LinkedIn as great as people make it sound?
8.Best inspiration in technology - Steve Jobs or Elon Musk?
9.Pay days are overhyped.
10.Which is better - gymming in the office or gymming outside office?

Hot takes - Entertainment

1.Should Will Smith be invited back to the Oscars after slapping Rock?
2.Marvel or DC?
3.Best dressed for Met Gala 2023 - Rihanna or Doja Cat?
4.Who was really at fault - Johnny Depp or Amber Heard?
5.Naatu Naatu is a mediocre song.
6.Which is best - Pokemon or Dragon Ball Z?
7.Titanic did not deserve an Oscar.
8.The Simpsons do not really predict the future.
9.Friends or The Office?
10.Harry Potter is overrated.

Hot takes - Food

1.The cookie of Oreo is better than the cream inside.
2.Starbucks is worth the hype.
3.Which is best - Dry cereal or Soggy cereal?
4.Plain salted chips are better than spicy chips.
5.Pizza is overrated.
6.Sour candy is underrated.
7.Everything should have cheese on it.
8.Cupcakes should not come with frosting.
9.Thick, sticky barbecue sauce or thinner, runny barbecue sauce.
10.Is coffee overrated?

Hot takes - Animals

1.Best pet - Cats or Dogs?
2.Labradors are the best breed of dogs.
3.Rats are cute.
4.Which is scarier - A flying cockroach or a flying bee?
5.Are lizards as bad as they are portrayed?
6.Dogs aren’t cute.
7.A fish is the best pet.
8.Which is cuter - A baby Panda or a baby Penguin?
9.Which is better - small sized dogs or big sized dogs?
10.Who is uglier - Pugs or Mastiffs?

Hot takes - Brands

1.Which is better - Nike or Adidas?
2.Which is better - Slack or Microsoft Teams?
3.iPhones are overrated.
4.Is KFC really as good as people make it out to be?
5.Facebook is for boomers.
6.Which is better - Tiktok or Instagram reels?
7.Amazon Prime Video has better quality content than Netflix.
8.Which is better - Bose or JBL?
9.McDonalds is overrated.
10.Which is better - Pixar or Disney?

Run a hot take with Sup Bot

So, you like the idea? Because it sounds fun or because it saves your hair from yet another head-scratching session about your next Fun Friday idea? Haha. Whatever the reason, you are in for a treat! Since Sup Bot - a standup bot for Slack and Microsoft Teams, allows you to easily run a hot take with your team.

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Want to get a look at how we ran it for our team? Well, here you go. So, our HR planned the hot take session and these are the steps she followed.

Step 1:

She went to the forms section on Sup and selected 'create your own'.

Step 2:

She entered the required details

Step 3:

She proceeded to add the hot takes questions.

Step 4:

For the first hot take, ‘Which is better - working at a stretch or taking several breaks?’, she selected the answer type as options and wrote them down - creating a poll within the survey form itself.

Step 5:

For hot takes that did not require options but an explanation, for example, ‘Naatu Naatu is a mediocre song’, she simply selected the answer type as text, as shown above.

Step 6:

She selected the channel to share the form to.

Step 7:

She created and shared the form on Slack.

And here is how it went for our team!

How do hot takes really ignite your team?

I’m sure you can see how these hot takes can really charge up your team building meetings. But there’s more in the bag. Have a look below.

Stimulates discussion: Hot takes with their controversial opinions can spark lively discussions among meeting attendees with differing views. These conversations can lead to new insights and ideas. One might just come up with a quirky marketing campaign, who knows?
Creates a sense of community: Hot takes can bring employees together who share similar opinions and values. This creates a sense of community and builds stronger bonds. Imagine finding the right companion for the Ghibli movie show after work!
Boosts employee engagement: Hot takes can be a fun and engaging way for employees to express their opinions and connect with their colleagues. This can help boost employee engagement and satisfaction.

With this in mind

You are now ready to host an amazing team building session or just an awesome Fun Friday. In addition to selecting ones that are controversial opinions, try to make the hot takes questions as inclusive as possible. This will get you maximum engagement and participation. Go through the hot takes examples shared above and get building the most enjoyable session with Sup Bot!

Frequently asked questions

1. What is a hot take example?

A hot take is an opinion that is often deliberately provocative and goes against mainstream views to spark debate. Here are a few examples of hot takes:

It is better to study early in the morning than at night.
Vaccinations are not safe.
Ketchup makes everything taste better.

2. Why is it called hot take?

A hot take is called so because its provocative and sensationalized content can incite heated conversations, sparking strong reactions and intense debates. Unlike a well-thought-out piece of opinion, a hot take is often quickly formulated and delivered with the intent to shock, provoke, or draw attention. The term "hot" emphasizes the immediate, fiery nature of the response it seeks to elicit, making it a stark contrast to more measured and carefully considered opinions.

3. What are the biggest hot takes?

Some biggest hot takes:

Veganism is not a sustainable solution to climate change.
Ronaldo is a better player than Messi.
The FRIENDS show is overrated.

4. How to play hot takes?

To play hot takes on Slack, use the hot takes template available on Sup Bot. Begin by brainstorming and adding any number of hot takes - provocative or controversial opinions - to the template. Once you've compiled your list, share the form of Sup Bot with your team on Slack. This activity not only sparks engaging and lively discussions but also promotes team bonding as members share their unique perspectives. It’s a fun way to encourage open communication and enhance team cohesion through spirited debate and interaction.

5. What does "hot take" mean in slang?

Hot takes in slag refer to a controversial piece of opinion on a recent event. They usually come with charged remarks that polarize the masses.