mid take
/mɪd teɪk/
CommonAn opinion so unremarkable it does not register as bold or safe.
Dismissive. Calling something a mid take is saying it adds nothing to the conversation.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | saying you like both cats and dogs is the most mid take ever | The opinion is so fence-sitting it adds nothing to any debate. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | mid take but I think both sides have valid points | Self-awarely stating a centrist opinion that will satisfy nobody. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | every single one of his opinions is a mid take. no flavor | Describing someone whose opinions are consistently boring and uncommitted. | tiktok, 2024 |
Use it when
- Someone shares an opinion that is neither bold nor interesting.
- You want to dismiss an opinion as completely unremarkable.
- You are self-deprecatingly acknowledging your own opinion is boring.
Do not use it when
- The opinion is genuinely controversial.Use “hot-take” instead.
- The opinion is obviously safe but framed as brave.Use “cold-take” instead.
Mid take vs hot take
mid take
Mid take is forgettable and generates no reaction.
VS
hot-take
Hot take is bold and designed to provoke.
Origin and context
Derived from 'mid' (meaning average or unremarkable) combined with the 'take' framework from internet discourse. Emerged as a third option between hot and cold takes.
- First seen
- early-2020s
- Confidence
- medium
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