I know it’s been a few days, but there’s still plenty of Patriots schadenfreude to absorb.
Let’s just drink it all in, shall we?
Of course, folks thought the League had it in for the Eagles right from the start.
They have ref shirts under "Patriot Team Apparel". I am weak. pic.twitter.com/HwyCjaWJ1d
— Subpoena Williams ππ³ (@pennyroo_) February 4, 2018
But as the game unfolded it wasn’t to be, although some people were lulled into a false sense of security at halftime,
I understand the need to make the Super Bowl more dramatic, but enough is enough. Stop goofing off now, boys.
— The Strong Are Silent (@MayBelle6104) February 5, 2018
and some began to question the commitment.
The levels of desperation climbed. First, when they were behind in the fourth quarter:
22-yard TD pass from Foles to Clement.
Eagles lead 29-19.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
And just like a broken clock is right twice a day, I discovered the rare introspective Pats fan
Then they were ahead, and NOTHING WAS WRONG?!!1?1!
#Patriots take the lead. #GoPats pic.twitter.com/LOJWVmeom6
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
Awesome job, Patriots…..see… I knew my tweets are definitely helping you all…. I think you all are gonna get a big win!!!! Keep getting those touchdowns!!! Good job…way to take the lead!!!πππβΊοΈβΊοΈβΊοΈβΊοΈππππ
— Kayla Rayton (@kayla_rayton) February 5, 2018
But then,
11-yard pass from Foles to Ertz; two-point attempt is no good.
Eagles lead 38-33 with 2:21 remaining.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
and then,
Eagles kick a 46-yard field goal.
Eagles 41, #Patriots 33 with 1:05 remaining.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
and after they were beaten –
Final score. pic.twitter.com/cLP2AZKOOi
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
Oh, the glory. On Twitter,
and on Facebook
Of course, people had to go looking for “causes”. Gene Steratore chuckled at calling Gronk for procedure,
which just opened the door to the conspiracy nuts.
This ref is so unprofessional. He's always laughing for no reason when calling a penalty. Always wants to be part of the show. Smh
— Anthony (@AntTheSportsGuy) February 5, 2018
and then the other conspiracy nuts.
Of course, it’s not a good conspiracy unless it’s both about “they’re for them” and “they’re against us”,
or they’ve been brought down FROM WITHIN! BY ONE OF THEIR OWN!!
Unlike most games, because the Patriots lost, the HATERS had to come out & show their glee. Among the ‘best’:
There really is nowhere to go from here.
Ladies & Gentlemen, your Patriots schadenfreude.
This brings an end to “Hope Clicks” for the season. I’ll likely bring it back for the draft, but otherwise do what I plan to do and avoid all NFL social media. It’s a cesspool.
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Holy shit. This truly is the year of miracles.
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Here’s a fun fact about Brady: HE MADE OUT WITH HIS SON, MAAAAANNNNNNNN!
lol not gonna happen
He will BEAT YOUR ASS…at Nintendo.
How dare you use an NFL memes image and not cover up their watermark with ours?
I figured no credit was the bigger diss. Covering their work with ours is more effort than those dips deserve.
We’re better than having to result to their eBaum’s World-like tactics of #content thievery.
You deserve a beer. Catch!
[shamelessly moved over to open thread]
I have been waiting for this all week. I commend you sir.
Oh, dear God, yes.
I will never not laugh at that pic.
Delicious. I can think of only one man who can bring us greater Hope Clicks joy than Nick Foles.
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Now this is truly a wonder to read. I wonder why the kid is crying and the dog is hiding in the corner. Might have something to do with the smashed TV and broken phone with 13 missed calls from “the ex.”(Kidnap victim who got over her Stockholm Syndrome.)
I don’t think I’ve ever seen any statement with less self-awareness, including ones coming out of the White House these days.
I honestly hope it’s satire.
For the sake of the kid and the dog, yes, I agree, but you know there is someone just like this, the only question is whether they put their shit out for the public to see it.
All the tears and bitching:
I like how the Patriots fans are complaining that the refs were in the tank for the Eagles when the Patriots got called for a single penalty the whole game to the Eagles’ six.
It’s amazing how none of those fans even acknowledged the blatant holding the o-linemen got in order for Brady to go on some of those drives.
I still don’t know how to feel that the Iggles catch for a TD stood. If they reversed the call, I’d stop watching football, which isn’t exactly a bad thing.
So I was having a hard time finishing this morning, so I rewatched the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. You know what finally got me over the edge? The final minute of the broadcast, which consisted of DEAD FUCKING SILENCE from Collinsworth as he ruminated over his beloved Tom Brady losing.
Fuck you, Cris.
What was the final number of times you said that btw? The line was 8.
Alright, I don’t know who is watching, but jason kelce is going nuts in his speech here.
And that’s not saying anything about his outift
The outfit was superb
I have loaded (double entendre) his speech into the Open Thread.