Hot Take Tuesday
/hɒt teɪk ˈtjuːzdeɪ/
CommonA weekly internet tradition where people post controversial or unpopular opinions every Tuesday.
Ranges from earnest hot takes to obvious bait. The format invites pushback, so people use it as an excuse to say things they'd normally avoid.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hot Take Tuesday: pineapple belongs on pizza and I will not be taking questions. | Stating a deliberately controversial food opinion and refusing to debate it. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | Hot Take Tuesday: the office is not that funny and y'all just have nostalgia | Criticizing a beloved show to provoke fans. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | it's Hot Take Tuesday and nobody is safe | Warning followers that a provocative post is coming. | instagram, 2024 |
| 04 | my Hot Take Tuesday is that everyone else's hot takes are mid | A meta take mocking the quality of other people's opinions. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- You are posting a controversial opinion on a Tuesday.
- You want to participate in a recurring social media format.
- You want to provoke a reaction or debate.
Do not use it when
- You are posting on any day other than Tuesday.Use “hot take” instead.
- Your opinion is not actually controversial.
Origin and context
Emerged from Twitter hashtag culture as part of a broader pattern of day-specific weekly social media formats. Gained traction in the mid-2010s alongside other Tuesday trends.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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