Will Arnett did call pickleball a “fat man’s sport” during a May 2025 episode of the SmartLess podcast, which he co-hosts with Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes.  The comment was made during a conversation with guest and director David Leitch, after Leitch mentioned playing the sport. Arnett’s critique focused on what he perceived as a lack of physical intensity compared to other racquet sports he has enjoyed, such as squash and racquetball.  . . . . . . . . #willarnett #pickleball