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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 29: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.

Funbag

End Play-Clock Abuse!

Automobile in a winter landscape with a man coming from Christmas shopping trip with packages, Christmas Tree, etc. Undated photograph circa 1911.

Jamboroo

I’ll Be Home For Christmas

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 08: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sam Darnold Brought Me To Football Nirvana

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts on the field during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Aaron Rodgers Is The Last Glory Boy Standing

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: A detail view of the College Football Playoff championship trophy is shown prior to the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

You Are Not Prepared For How Cool The 12-Team Playoff Will Be

CLARYVILLE, NY - FEBRUARY 3: A rescued pitbull sits on her owners couch, February 3, 2024 in Claryville, New York.

Help! My Dog Gets Mad At Me When I Fart!

Nevada Las Vegas The Strip MGM Grand Hotel Casino slot machines neon lights interior gambling

Your Luck’s About To Change

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: San Diego Chicken (Ted Giannoulis) cooks up some chicken wings on his grill at his home nest, April 15, 1986 in San Diego, California.

Don’t Sauce My Fried Chicken If You Suck At It

We Will Further Secure Our Financial Independence By Letting Drew Cook

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on before a game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&amp;T Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

The 2024 NFL Season Is A Hater’s Paradise

President Joe Biden returns to the White House with first lady Jill Biden on July 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. Members of Congress return to Washington this week as pressure for Biden to withdraw as the Democratic nominee for the presidency continues to mount.

The Gerontocracy Loosened Its Death Grip

Photo of TALKING HEADS; Stop Making Sense

It’s Never Too Late To Fall In Love With ‘Stop Making Sense’

What Makes A Power Ballad?

Atmosphere at the Nike Air Innovation Summit held at the Palais Brongniart on April 11, 2024 in Paris, France.

Capital

The Fanatics Disaster Is Also A Nike Disaster

Does Jon Stewart Matter?

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, along with running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs and teammates react after defensive tackle Chris Jones (not pictured) of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after sacking quarterback Easton Stick (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

This Postseason, Root For The Money

A new type of dryer is presented on the hair fashion show in London. About 1935. Photograph.

The Cult Of The New Is Why Everything Feels So Old

My Life As A GPS Dot

Hoodie Addiction Is Real And Also Not My Fault

In this handout image provided by the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs pose during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring Ceremony at Union Station on June 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Kansas City Chiefs

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks in a post-game interview after Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Philadelphia Eagles

Joe Burrow walks off the field during the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Cincinnati Bengals

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during a regular season NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 2022 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Buffalo Bills

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas.