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David Roth

A Minnesota Vikings fan with a painted face and a goofy horned helmet looks contemplative/despondent during the team's loss to the New York Giants in the 2023 NFC Wild Card game.

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What Kind Of Vikings Fan Should A Person Be?

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts while being hit during a passing attempt against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Minnesota Vikings

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 06: Fans clap for the Minnesota Vikings during the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

How Lonely Losing Can Be

Defector visual editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell. dhm@defector.com

Dan McQuade in front of a march madness basketball court

Dan McQuade

Greg Joseph #1 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with teammates after hitting the game winning field goal in overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Vikings Came Back

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Minnesota Vikings and Camryn Bynum #24 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrate after Peterson's game winning interception in overtime against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

The Vikings Are A Party

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a pass in front of Cam Lewis #39 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.

Vikings Miraculously Beat Bills In Game Of The Year

Justin Ellis

Cameron Dantzler Sr. #3 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after making an interception to end the game against the Chicago Bears

The Minnesota Vikings Avoided The Cruel Hand Of Fate Today

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Minnesota Vikings

Laura Wagner

Matt Birk exiting porta potty looking upset

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No One Ever Told Harvard Man Matt Birk To Can It And Here We Are

Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders and AFC sacks Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings and NFC as Matthew Judon #9 of the New England Patriots and AFC defends in the second quarter of the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

If The Vikings Don’t Trade Kirk Cousins I Will Fucking Die

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