Cream Day Has Arrived: Success or Failure?

The day is finally upon us...yes, it is officially Cream Day. Zac & Jacob’s moment to (hopefully) complete Big Cat’s dream of office ice cream daily.

Now of course, Mintzy somehow found himself in the middle of the team too, but the grunt work, and maybe many gallons of literal sweat...came from Jacob, as the machine stress almost hit his breaking point. So, can they do this? As fans, do we want it to work for all our Barstool peeps, or fail, just to see the pain and chaos?

Zac, a new employee, has burst onto the scene with Knicks playoff content and McDonald’s orders that even Shaq would struggle to get down. We saw our own Barstool Breakdown’s Sando struggle through as well. Through this early weight gain, Zac found himself working on his boss's dream, one that many could connect to in the never-ending stress-eating cycle.

Zac, though, is a man of few excuses and stood by Big Cat to help get the right cream machine, no matter the price his body or mind might have to pay. (Well, also Big Cat’s wallet, definitely taking a bigger hit than expected.)

Former intern Jacob was tagged as part of the Cream Team duo, and for the Yak fans, we know what Jacob is capable of. He recently built the original Plinko board from scratch. The former four-time almost Florida Gator walk-on running back is one thing for sure, persistent.

Recently though, his body has paid the price chasing a well-respected boss’s dream. We’re talking constant sweat, not just a light sheen, but cartoon-esque drenching, like he fell in the gator pit during feeding time. So...do they have what it takes to complete the Cream Team’s dream?

Of course, the Yak (always looking for the world to burn) seemed split on the outcome, with the boys Nick & KB rooting for a complete and irreplaceable destruction of the machine. Though let’s be real, deep down, who doesn’t want cream? In their heart of hearts, I’m sure they were quietly hoping for the good stuff.

Early on, they hit a snag with too frozen cream. Who would’ve thought the cream could be... too cold? Nerves kept rising as Zac & Jacob watched the office converge around the machine looking for that soft-serve delight. As pressure mounted, Jacob’s body continued to break down, with many wondering not if dehydration would kick in, but when. Also, seriously, how did he survive at the University of Florida, one of the most humid places on Earth?

As the stream continued, the lack of cream was felt throughout the entire office. A general malaise floated through Barstool Chicago. The Yak tried to lift it with some old-school chaos, but you could still feel the tension. Empty tummies grumbled for cream.

The Cream Team, after pouring in the mix, brought in Chef Donny to help with the final tips needed to bring this thing to life. (If you don’t know Donny, that’s wild, go tune into What’s for Lunch...dude knows his shit.) Clutch as ever in the kitchen.

Finally, the machine was locked, loaded, and starting its process. The boys could feel it. All the early mornings, the late nights, it all led to this. Weeks of research, literal sweat loss, and yes, weight gain.

A too-early pull gave only drops of liquid. Stress peaked. Big Cat hovered. The team teetered. Then...out of the woods...we got the thumbs up: It was ready to go. Confidence soared for Zac & Jacob. The vibes were immaculate. Katic rolled up first in line.

Nope...not for cream, but to raise a banner:

"MISSION ACCOMPLISHED"

The Big Man’s dream of cream was realized.

The countdown hit zero, And we had CREAM.

Chants of "CREAM TEAM!" rang through the halls, replacing the earlier dread with eyes full of cream.Big Cat APPROVED!

Before you could blink, a line formed across the Barstool court. Could this be a top 10 moment in company history? Big Cat now stands as a full and proud dad, his team having achieved the once-thought impossible. Zac & Jacob have for good put themselves in Barstool lore and this day in history for all of time. A+++ work from the boys. Only only question that now remains is can it last? Will there be enough cream to go around...time will only tell.

Barstool Sports... or Barstool Cream? We may never know. But they stand hand in hand forever.

Barstool Chicago is now cream-filled.

Lets make sure the Cream Team gets honored!

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