“People don’t forget.”
-Seth, Superbad
It’s been three full years since the most embarrassing breakdown in sports history was broadcasted to 112 million people, the fifth most-watched program in television history.
Since February 5, 2017, the Democrats won back the House, scientists revealed the first-ever image of a black hole, and Carol Baskin probably committed two more murders.
Still, time cannot bury the Atlanta Falcons’ blowing a 28-3 third quarter lead, and until the franchise secures a Super Bowl title, its trolling privileges have been revoked.
So when a Falcons fan account tried to dig up one of the worst moments of Sean Payton’s professional career, he was ready.
It began with a compliment.
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) April 9, 2020
And devolved from there.
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) April 9, 2020
It took me a good 12 minutes to figure out what was going on here, but here’s a cheat sheet.
Chalk this up to a W for the city of New Orleans.
Tom Brady breaks down the mentality that led to the Patriots' epic comeback vs the Falcons in Super Bowl LI 🏆 pic.twitter.com/FRNgtoVqiN
— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) April 8, 2020