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Drew Magary

Rear view of car with handwritten sign reading Student Driver, warning other drivers that the person operating the vehicle is learning to drive, Dublin, California, May 2018. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Jamboroo

When Your Kid Can Drive, They Can Do Anything

A cub scout takes off his shoes and socks before going for a paddle, circa 1955. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Funbag

Taking Off Your Socks Is The Greatest Feeling On Earth

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 19, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Have We Seen The Last Hall-Of-Fame Running Back?

MADISON, WISCONSIN - JUNE 11: Former NFL player Brett Favre stands on the 14th green during the Celebrity Foursome at the second round of the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Club on June 11, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Motherfuck Brett Favre

A boy in bed with a copy of 'Horror Stories' comic book, circa 1960. (Photo by Hunter/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Help! My Kid Knows About Death Now!

Ron Cain spreads ribs, chicken and links on racks while the smoker heats up in the parking lot of the Eclectic Cookery shared kitchen space in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Cain serves up his selection of barbecued dishes at Clooney's Pub in the Mission District.

Here Are Some Smells That I Miss

Cyclist on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, In the background the houses of Keizersgracht 718-716. On the right the Reguliersgracht., George Hendrik Breitner, printer: Harm Botman (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, printer: Netherlands, c. 1890 - c. 1910, paper, gelatin silver print, height 50.5 cm × width 40.0 cmheight 40.0 cm × width 27.4 cm. (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Lessons I Have Learned So Far As A Bike Guy

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 26: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers stands on the field prior to the start of an NFL preseason against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on August 26, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

A Way To Make Pro Football Safer Has Been Hiding In Plain Sight

Tobias Ludvigsson of Sweden, Clement Davy of France, Lars Van Den Berg of Netherlands, Kevin Geniets of Luxembourg, Valentin Madouas of France and Team Groupama - FDJ - Yellow Leader Jersey and a general view of the peloton passing through the feed zone area during the 82nd Skoda Tour Luxembourg 2022, Stage 3 a 188,4km stage from Rosport to Diekirch on / #skodatour / September 15, 2022 in Diekirch, Luxembourg

Cycling

Bicycle! Bicycle! Bicycle! I Want To Ride My Bicycle!

NEW YORK, USA, September 11: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain falls to the court at match point as he celebrates his victory against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles Final match on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Championship 2022 at the USTA National Tennis Centre on September 11th 2022 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

What Is The Most Physically Exhausting Sport?

Let’s Wander Slowly Through The Fields Of Joy

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Los Angeles Rams

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Cincinnati Bengals

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Kansas City Chiefs

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: San Francisco 49ers

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Green Bay Packers

TOPSHOT - Dave Barnes enjoys a holiday lunch with his wife Christy Barnes at an outdoor restaurant in Manhattan Beach, California where beaches are closed due to a spike in COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, on July 4, 2020, the US Independence Day holiday. - Beaches and indoor restaurant seating in Los Angeles County are closed to help fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

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Drew Magary

When Your Kid Can Drive, They Can Do Anything

Taking Off Your Socks Is The Greatest Feeling On Earth

Have We Seen The Last Hall-Of-Fame Running Back?

Motherfuck Brett Favre

Help! My Kid Knows About Death Now!

Here Are Some Smells That I Miss

Lessons I Have Learned So Far As A Bike Guy

A Way To Make Pro Football Safer Has Been Hiding In Plain Sight

Bicycle! Bicycle! Bicycle! I Want To Ride My Bicycle!

What Is The Most Physically Exhausting Sport?

Let’s Wander Slowly Through The Fields Of Joy

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Los Angeles Rams

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Cincinnati Bengals

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Kansas City Chiefs

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: San Francisco 49ers

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Green Bay Packers

There Are No More Shitty Food Towns In America

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Tennessee Titans

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Buffalo Bills

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Dallas Cowboys

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Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Arizona Cardinals

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Las Vegas Raiders

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