During a recent Sunday Night Baseball broadcast, analyst Joey Votto created a buzz by humorously asserting he had never consumed nachos in his entire life, leading to a lively exchange with his fellow commentators. This unexpected declaration, made during a discussion prompted by fans enjoying nachos in the stands, captivated viewers and became a trending topic, showcasing Votto's well-known playful persona.
The amusing incident unfolded during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. As cameras focused on spectators savoring their nachos, play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti initiated a conversation about the popular stadium snack. Color commentator Anthony Rizzo shared anecdotes of occasionally sampling fans' nachos during his playing days as a first baseman for the Cubs, a common practice among some players.
Benetti then turned to Votto, who was positioned in the dugout as the NBC "Inside the Pitch" analyst, asking if he also engaged in similar interactions with fans over food. Votto's surprising response—"I've never had a nacho in my entire life, guys"—left Benetti in disbelief, who exclaimed, "What?!" Votto then comically added, "I know. I'm a nacho virgin." Rizzo, playing along, promptly asked if they could remedy this situation on the spot, to which Votto agreed, suggesting a visit to the concession area.
The conversation further delved into Votto's culinary preferences when Benetti inquired if he had ever tried poutine, a classic Canadian dish. Votto, being Canadian, again responded with a playful "Never," prompting Benetti to jokingly ask, "What?! What do you eat?!" Votto clarified that poutine is more prevalent in Quebec, while he hails from Ontario. Rizzo continued the playful interrogation by asking about Tim Hortons, a Canadian coffee and donut chain, which Votto enthusiastically confirmed he had frequently visited. However, Benetti circled back to the original point, "But you've never had a nacho in your entire life?" Votto, still maintaining his comedic timing, simply replied, "Jason. Let it go. Let it go."
Known for his wit and sense of humor both on and off the field, Votto, a revered figure for the Cincinnati Reds, later took to social media platform X to put an end to the speculation, humorously confessing, "Of course I've had nachos." This lighthearted admission confirmed that his on-air claim was all part of his engaging and entertaining personality, designed to create a memorable moment during the broadcast and spark amusement among fans.
