What are good book club discussion questions for Pardon My Book?

Spoiler-free questions to get the conversation going: Which bit made you actually laugh out loud, and where were you (couch, kitchen, hiding from your family) when it happened?; The Pardon My Take crew thrives on inside jokes and running gags. What is a running joke from your own friend group that outsiders would never understand?; This book leans hard into not taking sports (or anything) too seriously. What is something you love that you are happy to be a little ridiculous about?; Big Cat and PFT play off each other like an old comedy duo. Which friendship in your own life has that same easy, give-and-take rhythm, and what makes it feel comfortable?; The humor here is often warm rather than mean. Which moment felt more like being let in on the joke than laughed at, and why did that land well for you?.

What food and drinks should I serve at a Pardon My Book book club?

Food: Loaded game-day nachos, Slow-cooker pulled pork sliders, and Warm soft pretzels with cheese dip. Drinks: Hot spiked cider, Cold light beer in a koozie, and Hot cocoa with extra marshmallows.

Cozy night

Pardon My BookBook club questions, food & host guide

Big Cat, PFT Commenter et al

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A cozy book club night for Pardon My Book by Big Cat, PFT Commenter et al. Includes 8 spoiler-free discussion questions, food and drink pairings, a playlist, and a host guide, ready to print and share.

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A rowdy, ridiculous romp of internet-era comedy, sports takes, and shameless bits from the Pardon My Take crew, perfect for a night of easy laughter with friends who never take themselves too seriously.

Why it works for clubs

It is built from short, quotable bits, so everyone can flip to a favorite part
Its running jokes and personas give the group inside references to riff on together
It blends sports, comedy, and internet culture, so there is an entry point for almost anyone
Low stakes and high laughs make it forgiving even if not everyone finished it

Themes & mood

comedy sports irreverent buddy energy internet culture

Reading level

Easy

Warm-up questions

1 Which bit made you actually laugh out loud, and where were you (couch, kitchen, hiding from your family) when it happened?
2 The Pardon My Take crew thrives on inside jokes and running gags. What is a running joke from your own friend group that outsiders would never understand?

Digging in

1 This book leans hard into not taking sports (or anything) too seriously. What is something you love that you are happy to be a little ridiculous about?
2 Big Cat and PFT play off each other like an old comedy duo. Which friendship in your own life has that same easy, give-and-take rhythm, and what makes it feel comfortable?
3 The humor here is often warm rather than mean. Which moment felt more like being let in on the joke than laughed at, and why did that land well for you?
4 So much of this book is about the comfort of shared fandom. What team, hobby, or obsession has given you that cozy sense of belonging?

Going deep

1 Under all the jokes there is real affection for sports, friends, and being a fan. What part of the book quietly reminded you why you care about the silly things you care about?
2 By the time you closed the book, did it leave you feeling nostalgic, energized, or just cozy and entertained, and what do you think earned that feeling for you?

You're invited

Pardon My Book Club (No Take Too Hot)

Come cozy up for nachos, warm mugs, and easy laughs as we talk about Pardon My Book. No hot takes required, just show up in your comfiest sweatpants.

Trivia

1

Big Cat and PFT Commenter host which wildly popular comedy and sports podcast?

Answer: Pardon My Take
2

Which sports and media company is the home of Pardon My Take?

Answer: Barstool Sports
3

PFT Commenter's persona is a satirical take on fans and commentary about which American sport?

Answer: Football (the NFL)
4

The podcast's title is a play on which common sports-broadcast phrase?

Answer: Pardon the Interruption (PTI)
5

Is Pardon My Book best described as a work of literary fiction or comedy and humor?

Answer: Comedy and humor
6

Big Cat's on-air name is a nickname rather than his given name, true or false?

Answer: True
7

The book's humor draws heavily from which two overlapping worlds?

Answer: Sports and internet culture