Kristin Cavallari Wants A Baby, Best Ballpark Foods In 2024 & Who Gets The Airplane Armrests?
Happy Tuesday, my Nightcaps family. Did anyone catch that solar eclipse yesterday?
Here in Nashville, we were supposed to be in the path of "mostality." Sadly, though, the clouds had other plans. I stood outside in my backyard hoping the sky would clear up. But 2:04 p.m. CT came and went with no sign of the eclipse.
The good news is we didn't have to worry about damaging our retinas from staring at the sun. The bad news is we still had to worry about chairs falling out of the sky. Thanks for that, Morgan Wallen.
Look there's a lot you can say about Wallen's drunken antics and how he could have killed someone with the stunt he pulled on Sunday. But here's what really stood out to me: Those chairs at Chief's on Broadway are INSANELY durable.
This thing fell from six stories onto the concrete and there's barely a scratch on it:
Absolutely remarkable craftsmanship.
Anyway, that's our last chance at the eclipse for the next 20 years, so let's see what else the week has in store.
Grab a drink or two (just not enough to make you want to hurl furniture off buildings) and settle in. It's Nightcaps time!
Welfare Check On Kristin Cavallari
Unless you're living under a pop culture rock (and, frankly, I don't blame you if you are), you've probably heard that Kristin Cavallari is dating Mark Estes — part of the cringe TikTok-famous, lip-syncing Montana Boyz. Kristin is 37, and Mark is 24.
On her podcast, Let's Be Honest, Kristin dropped a bomb on us last week: She's considering having a kid with Mark.
"I'm not actively thinking about it [but], you know, he wants to have a kid. I'm mulling it over... If he ends up really being the one, I would have a kid," she said.
Kristin already has three children with her ex-husband, Jay Cutler.
Now, if you're a Womansplaining reader (and if not, you should be), you know that I have fiercely defended Kristin's right to date someone younger than she is. After all, rich and famous men do it all the time and no one bats an eye.
READ: Response To Kristin Cavallari Shows Double Standard In Age-Gap Dating, But Cougars Are Here To Stay
What I won't defend, though, is the fact that a smoking-hot, successful woman of 37 years is somehow attracted to the douchebaggery that is the Montana Boyz.
Just listen to how these guys talk about her.
"My girlfriend's 19. What would it look like if Kristin came to my girlfriend's house to hang out? Like, she would have more of a chance of clicking with my girlfriend's mom."
"Kristin's around a bunch of young people. It probably keeps her young."
Oh, sweet baby Jesus.
This woman is 37 years old, and the Boyz with a "z" are talking about her like she should be knitting her grandkids' winter hats in a rocking chair wearing the orthopedic shoes she bought with her AARP discount.
And now she expects Mark to father her child?!
Here they are blatantly telling her how stupid they think it is for a guy in his early 20s to settle down, get married and have kids. She just nods and smiles.
But a delusional woman in love is usually blind to the red flags.
"The age thing was a hangup for me, at first. Now, I don't give a f-ck. And I'm all in with this guy," she said on her podcast in March.
"I don't actually care what anyone else thinks. And I do think my entire career has prepped me for this moment, because when this news came out, it's the first time in my entire life I 100 percent haven't given a sh-t what anybody thinks."
Alright, girl, do your thing. Just trying to look out for you.
Mets Reporter Tests Out The Vending Machine
SNY’s Mets reporter is truly going the extra mile for content.
Steve Gelbs made headlines Sunday when he tested out a ballpark vending machine that dispenses burritos, hamburgers, chili cheese dogs and even tuna fish sandwiches.
Side note: Why is ahi tuna absolutely delicious and canned albacore tuna is utterly repulsive?
Anyway, in all his years, Gelbs has never witnessed anyone actually use this machine. So he decided to take one for the team and try it himself.
"I don’t want to oversell it or overdo it, but I think we’ve found maybe the most vile thing that we’ve experienced in nearly two decades on the air," Steve said. "This is a vending machine right outside the truck. I know everyone’s really into the new food offerings (at Great American Ballpark) and all the ballparks, but they don’t really seem to care about our crew."
Steve opted for a cheeseburger, a chicken salad sandwich, and a chicken, rice, and cheese burrito. Before taking a bite, he pointed out that the microwaved vending machine burrito contained MORE THAN 90 INGREDIENTS!
So it's no surprise what Steve had for dessert:
With all the delicious options at the ballpark, he opted for heartburn and explosive diarrhea. Better you than me, Steve.
In my first job out of grad school, I was a Real-Time Correspondent for MLB.com. One of the best parts of the job is that I got to try all the delicious and over-the-top food sold at MLB ballparks on the company dime. (Which is good because a $25 side of garlic fries is a tough spend for a 24-year-old right out of school).
While taste testing is no longer a part of my job description, I still look forward to seeing what the stadium chefs come up with every year. Here are some of the best I've seen for 2024:
I hate the Dodgers more than I hate canned tuna, but I'd bury my face in this Korean Fried Chicken Bucket.
I agree with my colleague Matt Reigle that overloaded milkshakes are entirely impractical, but I dare you to tell me this Campfire Milkshake doesn't make you want to risk your life on the south side of Chicago.
Petco Park is my favorite of all MLB ballparks, and these Birria Egg Rolls would be incredible with a Green Flash IPA.
A homer pick because the D-backs have my heart, but so does the foot-long Sonoran Dog. Just miss me with the mayo.
And, finally, the Mets Championship Burger looks delectable enough to make you forget they haven't had a "championship" since Ronald Reagan was in office.
What's the best ballpark food you've EVER had? Tweet me at @TheAmberHarding or email me at Amber.Harding@outkick.com and let me know.
Have We Solved The Airplane Armrest Dilemma?
When I fly, it's almost always Southwest. I don't have any particular allegiance to the airline. They're just usually the cheapest, and — with the way I over-pack — free checked bags are a must.
The downside of flying Southwest is that passengers get to pick their seats… and the biggest dudes always want to sit by me. Not because I'm pretty or I smell nice or I'm a great conversationalist. But because I'm little. And since I don't take up much space, these 300-pound dudes think they are entitled to my armrest, part of my seat and half of my leg room.
That's why I sneeze all over the seat just to mark my territory!
I'm kidding, I don't do that. But the armrest thing is annoying. So when I saw a New York Post article claiming the "Who gets the armrest?" question had finally been answered, I was intrigued.
According to someone on Reddit, a United Airlines flight attendant laid out the proper etiquette for armrests:.
"To my surprise, he was very emphatic that no person gets two armrests," the Redditor wrote. "He explained every person is supposed to use the armrest on their right (and the left for the other side) and keep the armrest on the aisle clear for carts and people walking down the plane. He emphatically stated that no armrest drama would be tolerated."
(Reddit /unitedairlines)
I actually think this might be fair! Although saying no one is allowed to use the aisle armrest feels a bit controversial.
The way I see it, there are three solutions:
- Exactly what this FA said. Everyone takes ONE armrest to your right or to your left — depending on which side of the plane you sit.
- The middle person gets both armrests to make up for the fact that they are the most uncomfy. Window and aisle people lean away from middle.
- Passengers fight to the death.
What's your call?
While we're on the topic of airplanes, though, if you're a rich guy looking for a wife, it's your lucky day:
Or maybe this lady's more your type?
This is why I prefer road trips.
Stuff That Made Me LOL
The mash-up we didn't know we needed:
I'll take whatever strain this guy is on:
The Montana Boyz podcast — but better:
Watch this police officer catch a runaway pig:
And if you're a South Park junkie like I am, you already know what I'm thinking:
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