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July 15, 2025 57 mins

You know how summer has a way of bringing out the most random opinions? You're either all in, outside with iced coffee and sunscreen, or you're absolutely not. And people get very passionate about their preferences. So I thought, what better way to celebrate the season than with a full-on summer hot take showdown? Naturally, I had to bring in my partner in spicy opinions, my hilarious friend Ivy Boyd.

We pulled some of the wildest summer takes from Reddit and talked through each one, laughing our way through fireworks, parades, popsicles, and the very controversial question of whether ketchup belongs on a hot dog. Also, yes, you’ll hear the childhood impersonation that made me think I was either destined for podcasting or phone sex.

Hot Takes Covered:

  • Summer nostalgia: carefree freedom or endless chores?
  • The 900-number jingle that still lives rent-free in my brain
  • Whether ketchup is for kids and why the Hot Dog Council can chill
  • Fireworks at 3am, bottle rocket mishaps, and dog-parent guilt
  • Parades as community joy or just candy-littered chaos
  • Popsicle shame, push-pop memories, and Ivy’s freezer stash
  • A passionate defense of Halloween and some Thanksgiving slander
  • Are beach vacations soothing or just a hot, sandy scam?

Here are some actions you can take, whether you have 5 minutes or 50:

I have three activities for you to try that are all summer-themed! And I think you can do any of them for 5 minutes, or you can commit more effort if you have more time.

  • Create a Summer Adventure Jar: Write down different activities, and draw one each week.
  • Storytelling Nights: Share your favorite childhood summer stories and bask in the fun of your past adventures.
  • Discovery Days: Choose one day a week to explore a new place you’ve never been to before.

Connect with Ivy!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivysavanah/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyboydmakeup/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portraitbeautyco/
Website: https://www.portraitbeauty.us/

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