The Indiana Fever, historically known for their less-than-stellar performance, are finally cooking up some magic this season, and it’s all thanks to their sizzling superstar, Caitlin Clark. But as the Fever ride the wave of success, it seems that Clark has ignited more than just a winning streak—she’s sparked a culinary controversy that has the Fever faithful in a frenzy.
With the Fever sitting at 11-15 and the hope of surpassing their pitiful 13-win ceiling for the first time since 2016, you’d think all the chatter would be about basketball. But no, Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s golden child, has decided to stir the pot—or rather, the condiment jar—with her fiery take on a food combo that has fans clutching their mustard bottles in horror.
During a light-hearted Q&A session on the Fever’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account, the question was posed: “What’s the most questionable food combo?” Without hesitation, Clark dropped a bombshell that sent shockwaves through Indiana: “Mayo on hot dogs. You know who you are.”
The response was instant. Fever fans, notorious for their strong opinions (on anything but basketball), took to social media in droves. Some rallied behind their queen of the court, while others recoiled in gastronomic disgust.
One fan, clearly unbothered by traditional breakfast norms, declared, “My girl Caitlin calling me out? Mayo dog at the airport at 8 AM is the best!” Because who doesn’t crave the creamy tang of mayonnaise with their morning coffee?
Another fan, evidently a connoisseur of the unconventional, chimed in, “Mayo/Ketchup on Hotdog is the bomb!” We can only assume this person also enjoys pineapple on pizza and perhaps dunking their fries in a milkshake—because why not?
But the real intrigue came from those speculating about whom Clark might be calling out. One sleuthy supporter posed the question on everyone’s mind: “So is [Caitlin Clark] calling out [Connor McCaffrey] and [Kate Martin] for Mayo on a hot dog?” We can’t confirm, but let’s just say if the shoe fits—or in this case, if the bun fits.
Even Clark’s teammates couldn’t resist joining the food fight. Katie Lou Samuelson, ever the critic, questioned ketchup on macaroni and cheese (a crime in several states). Meanwhile, Erica Wheeler declared her distaste for pineapple on pizza, and Aliyah Boston, in a move that could only be described as polarizing, took a stand against pickles.
While the Fever’s improved record is giving fans something to cheer about, it’s Clark’s fearless foray into the world of questionable condiments that’s truly lighting up the internet. As the season progresses, we can only hope the Fever’s play on the court remains as spicy as the debates off it.
So, is mayo on a hot dog the ultimate culinary betrayal, or is it just another bizarre hill for sports fans to die on? One thing’s for sure: in the world of Caitlin Clark, you’d better hold the mayo.
And with that, the Fever’s season—and their condiment controversy—continues to heat up. Who knew the road to basketball glory would be paved with mayo-stained buns?