Mayo Company Not Happy With NFL Linebacker’s Correct Assessment of Gross Condiment: TRAINA THOUGHTS

Seahawks player says condiment is ‘disgusting,’ gets roasted by mayo company

1. Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is an outstanding player AND has the correct take on mayo.

During his weekly press conference Wednesday, the seven-time Pro Bowler went after the vile condiment, saying, “Everybody can have their own flavor. I never put mayo on anything. Mayo is disgusting. If you have mayo in your kitchen, I will not be in that kitchen.”

This is a stand that should be admired and respected.

Wagner even followed up on his press conference comments with this tweet.

I’ll mix ranch with ketchup no mayo

— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) December 8, 2021

While Wagner was speaking truth to power here, his comments didn’t go over well with the people behind the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.

https://t.co/j6h8mDUYBZ pic.twitter.com/r24J3kN5rt

— Duke's Mayo Bowl (@DukesMayoBowl) December 8, 2021

I can understand the Duke’s Mayo Bowl being salty, but its game will feature 6–6 North Carolina vs. 6–6 South Carolina, and Wagner is a Super Bowl champion. Plus, everybody knows Hellman’s is the most popular mayo brand.

But a good roast is a good roast, and the Mayo Bowl pulled it off.

Bro I gotta go to this bowl game just cause of this. I’m looking for damn tickets

— Endless (@Endless_ae) December 9, 2021

The Seahawks are so bad right now that mayonnaise is coming after them 💀

— Kenny Crouthamel (@kcjr5wc4) December 8, 2021

Bro. Chill their season is already dead. No need to kill their best defensive player

— zach (@zachsox2400) December 9, 2021

Dukes takes no prisoners and I like it

— owencastle (@owencastle5) December 9, 2021

Why is a football game sponsored by mayonnaise choosing violence like this

— Tyler Turner (@TylerT1010_) December 9, 2021

Oh I retweeted it. I respect the burn.

Mayo is only fine as an accent though it can’t overwhelm the sandwich

— Your Married Pal Brian (@BrianTenerowicz) December 8, 2021

Shit like this is why I won’t delete Twitter

— rell (@siccseed) December 9, 2021

2. Twitter has released its end-of-the year report on the platform’s activity. Here’s how things looked in the sports world in 2021.

Most-tweeted-about male athletes

1. LeBron James
2. Tom Brady
3. Kobe Bryant
4. Kyrie Irving
5. Aaron Rodgers

Most-tweeted-about female athletes

1. Simone Biles
2. Naomi Osaka
3. Sasha Banks
4. Serena Williams
5. Bianca Belair

Most-tweeted-about teams–overall

1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Los Angeles Dodgers
3. New York Yankees
4. Green Bay Packers
5. New York Knicks
6. New York Mets
7. Pittsburgh Steelers
8. Philadelphia 76ers
9. Houston Astros
10. Atlanta Braves

Most-tweeted-about sporting events

1. Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
2. Super Bowl LV
3. 2021 March Madness
4. 2021 NBA draft
5. 2021 NBA Finals 

3. I don't know what the context is here for ESPN college basketball analyst Mark Adams, but this was quite a topic to cover during Wednesday night's Townson–Ohio State game.

Mark Adams giving Bill Walton a run for weirdest dude calling college basketball games for ESPN pic.twitter.com/mtFhY2PP4x

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 9, 2021

4. If you dunk off your own assist, as Joel Embiid did Wednesday night, it should count for three points.

Self-assisting your own dunk.

By Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/qtPenEICH5

— Sky Sports NBA (@SkySportsNBA) December 9, 2021

5. This is a bummer about WWE superstar Jeff Hardy, who has again been released by WWE.

Jeff Hardy Released By WWE https://t.co/GZ930oBLRe

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) December 9, 2021

If you're a wrestling fan, you know Hardy has experienced addiction for years, so hopefully he gets through this rough time.

Jeff Hardy is so beloved by his fans and his peers. I’ve never heard a negative word about him & he’s always treated me with such kindness. Just wishing him and his family the very best.

— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) December 9, 2021

6. This week’s SI Media Podcast features a conversation with author and reporter James Andrew Miller.

Miller has a new book, Tinderbox, out about the history of HBO. During the podcast, we discussed how The Sopranos initially tested poorly with audiences and the huge curveball that was thrown at the show during the famous “Pine Barrens” episode.

Other HBO topics covered during our chat include the demise of Inside the NFL, the behind-the-scenes problems at The Larry Sanders Show, how Curb Your Enthusiasm was never intended to be a series and how House of Cards and The Crown had a significant impact on HBO.

Before we talked about Miller’s new book, we discussed the future of the ManningCast, the NFL’s big ratings this season and more.

Following the interview with Miller is the weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment with Sal Licata from WFAN. This week’s topics include the college football coaching madness, the breakup between Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, our Mount Rushmore of HBO shows and the latest episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

You can listen to the podcast below or download it on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher.

You can also watch the SI Media Podcast on YouTube.

7. RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY: There are tons of videos out there of local school board meetings that are beyond cringe, but desecrating Mariah Carey takes the cake.

I’ve never been more ashamed to be an American. pic.twitter.com/jkeWa0bzQD

— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) December 9, 2021

Be sure to catch up on past editions of Traina Thoughts and check out the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina on Apple, Spotify or Stitcher. You can also follow Jimmy on Twitter and Instagram.