I freaking love a good Hot Take. The hot takes I like the most are positive ones. Ones like: Suicide Squad is one of the best superhero movies of all time, Billy Joel is the greatest male solo artist of all time, “FourFiveSeconds” is Kanye’s best song and Paul McCartney’s best song, Christmas music is great all year long, leggings are pants, steak should only be seasoned with salt and pepper and butter, vodka water is the best alcoholic drink. Things like that. I love the lack of irony and embarrassment. I love the self-assuredness and joy in proclaiming that you love what you love. I love the conversations that are started. I love the tension that builds in a room I love the friendships that are built. Celebrate these sentiments this season with hot take apparel and hot-take themed gifts!
Hot Take Shirt ($25)
If you want to announce yourself as someone who has a lot of hot takes and is excited to share them, there’s nothing better than this shirt. Also, it’s just a badass shirt that looks awesome and will make anyone look great no matter how many or how few hot takes you have! Extremely soft, you’ve been warned!
Jem and the Holograms (2015) Was a Great Movie
![Autostraddle Gift Guide: Hot Take Jem and the Holograms](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hottake_collage-1.jpg?resize=1220%2C610)
[1] Jem and the Holograms on Blu-ray ($9.86). [2] Jem and the Holograms Vol 1 Showtime graphic novel ($13.73). [3] Jem and the Holograms Band Rolled Sleeve Tee ($38.99). [4] Jem and the Holograms Light Up Synergy Earrings and Illustrated Book ($9.93). [5] Jem and the Holograms The Mifits Retro Shirt ($18.95). [6] Rainbow by Kesha ($6.99).
Sourdough Bread Is Not Very Good
![Autostraddle Gift Guide: Hot Take Sourdough](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hottake_collage-2.jpg?resize=1220%2C610)
[1] Bread Coin Purse/Makeup Bag/Pencil Bag ($3.81). [2] Cute Buns of Bread Toast Purse ($9.74). [3] Taste Team Shaker Set ($16.99). [4] Hamilton Beach Programmable Bread Machine with Gluten-Free Setting ($57.05). [5] Classic Sourdoughs, Revised: A Home Baker’s Handbook ($15.99).
Robots Are Not Our Friends
![Autostraddle Gift Guide: Hot Take Robots](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hottake_collage-3.jpg?resize=1220%2C610)
[1] BB-8 App-Enabled Droid with Droid Trainer ($124.99). [2] Chappie on Blu-ray ($9.67). [3] Blade Runner 2049 Joi Funko Pop ($8.89). [4] O Human Star Vol 2 ($25). [5] Star Wars Rogue One K-2SO Action Figure ($14.76).
Hot Dogs Are Better Than 99% of Food (and are Sandwiches)
![Autostraddle Gift Guide: Hot Take Hot Dogs](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hottake_collage-4.jpg?resize=1220%2C610)
[1] Olde Midway Electric 18 Hot Dog Roller Grill Cooker ($99.99). [2] Retro Series Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster ($14.92). [3] You’ve Got Doxie, Kid Flats in Blush (59.99). [4] A Friend in Tea Mug in Dogs ($24.99).
Cowgirls Are the New Witches
![Autostraddle Gift Guide: Hot Take Cowgirls are the new Witches](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hottake_collage-5.jpg?resize=1220%2C610)
[1] Oh My Gosh A-Line Dress in Horses ($59.99). [2] Reactive Cactus Graphic Tee ($29). [3] Stetson Alamo Hat ($78). [4] Wrangler Dependable Denim Jacket in Mid Wash ($79.99). [5] Paisley Bandana in Rust ($8.99). [6] Religion Denim Mini Skirt With All Over Sequin And Rhinestone Embellishment ($119).
Thinking of buying gifts from the Autostraddle Store?
To get your deliveries in time for the holidays make sure to place your order by
Dec 13th—UPS First Class*
Dec 15th—USPS Priority Mail/UPS Ground*
*These dates are for domestic orders–we have no guarantee for international orders, so get ‘em in early heartstrings! ♡
I really need more bread-related merch in my life.
Bread is the best
is kesha on vinyl commonly disliked? who are these people that feel this (wrong) way??
Kesha’s there bc she was in Jem & the holograms!
What an amazing list! It has something for all of the wonderful people in my life!
Hot dogs are American tacos
This made me laugh a lot and I appreciate you, Mey, but these takes are, like, objectively wrong. Piping hot, I’ll grant you, but wrong.
“Cowgirls are the new witches” is the only trend I’ve been ahead of, like, ever.