One of the risks of being a columnist — which I have been for over 20 years, both for daily newspapers and right here — is that sometimes, my takes are … bad.
And when they are, I'm the type of fella who will stand up and take my lumps.
I wrote a bad take the other day: I said Super Bowl betting isn't as fun as it used to be. Basically, I suggested that the “innocence” or something has been removed now that there's so much legal sports betting — that because I can bet on anything, anytime, the thrill of placing a wager is gone. I noted that back in the old days, a few box pools and a friendly wager were more than enough.
Bah humbug, fair points, or a matter of perspective?