You can win a chance to appear on ‘First Take’ – if you’re into that sort of thing

Here’s your chance to sit across from Stephen A. Smith in person. Maybe bring a bottle of ibuprofen?

Despite some strong competition from 95 percent of the Fox Sports 1 lineup, ESPN’s First Take remains the most popular sports “debate” show currently on the air. While it’s takes can be shallow and/or overheated many of you continue to watch First Take every morning, which means that you’re directly contributing to its continued success. Stephen A. and the crew want to thank you in outlandish fashion – as he explains in this surprisingly subdued video that was released Friday morning.

That’s right, folks: Avid social media users like @BOOTYWARRIOR69 and @trillary_clinton can earn a trip to placid Bristol, Connecticut and unleash their hottest takes in the presence of Stephen A., Max Kellerman, and Molly Qerim. In addition, Stephen A. will treat the two winners to dinner and two tickets to an NBA game of their choice.

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Even if you loathe First Take as much as Troy Aikman does Skip Bayless, you’ve got to admit that this is a pretty dope gesture. It’s not every day that the Average Joe and Jolene get a chance to sit across from Stephen A. Smith and feel the heat of his fiery sports opinions.

If you’re planning on uploading a video for consideration, keep in mind that you’ve got to be well on top of your A-game. They’re not looking for any Kwame Browns, or Rasho Nesterovics, or Sla-va Med-ve-den-kos. They only want to bring all-star debaters to Bristol.

As a way to ensure that you’ll impress the First Take team, here are a few pointers to keep in mind while filming your submissions:

• Volume can be as effective a tool for making a winning argument as facts and logic.
• Make good use of large vocab words like “unequivocally.”
• Name-drop like a pro (e.g. “Cam Newton is a close personal friend of mine. We share the same proctologist”).
• Master the art of clearing your throat before making an especially scalding take.
• Become an expert on “cornball brothas.”
• Maybe practice the corporately-mandated backpedal after saying something aggressively wrong.

Good luck everyone, and if you win, I look forward to muting you in the future.