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I can't Bear it any longer

I can't Bear it any longer

Can I go back in time to 1986 and pledge allegiance to a new NFL team?

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Oct 01, 2023
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Three American men are granted an audience with The Lord. They are told they can ask him one question apiece about the future.

The first man says, “I’m from Detroit. When are the Lions finally going to win a Super Bowl?”

“In fifty years,” replies God.

“I’m already middle aged!” the man exclaims, adding “I won’t be alive to see the Lions win a Super Bowl.” And he starts to cry.

The second man says, “I’m from Cleveland. When are the Browns finally going to win a Super Bowl?”

“In a hundred years,” replies God.

“I’ll never live that long!” the man exclaims, adding “I won’t be alive to see the Browns win a Super Bowl.” And he starts to cry.

The third man says, “I’m from Chicago. When are the Bears finally going to w-”

God starts crying.

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