The San Francisco 49ers: Champions of Lombard Street Inclines, Challenged by the NFL Decline?
Ah, the San Francisco 49ers. A storied franchise with a trophy cabinet that could double as a luxury apartment (five Super Bowl wins, that's gotta be worth something in this market). But let's face it, even the brightest stars lose their shine sometimes. Which brings us to the burning question that's keeping San Francisco awake at night (besides the ever-increasing rent): How many games have the 49ers lost?
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Facing the Facts (and Avoiding the Fog)
Fear not, brave citizen! Here's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth (well, at least for the 2023 season). The 49ers suffered a respectable 5 losses. Respectable? In the NFL? You might be thinking, "Hold on there, sunshine. Five losses isn't exactly a walk in the park!" You'd be right. But hey, at least they didn't, you know, lose every single game and accidentally become a professional rugby team.
QuickTip: Focus more on the ‘how’ than the ‘what’.
Side note: That would be an interesting alternate reality show: "From Gridiron to Ruck: The San Francisco 49ers Accidental Rugby Revolution." We'd watch Jimmy G become a scrumhalf heartthrob and Deebo Samuel confusing everyone with his sidestep jukes. Ratings would be through the roof.
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A Time for Reflection (and Maybe Some Sourdough)
But back to reality. The 49ers definitely took some Ls. Here's hoping they spend the off-season sharpening their passes, not their sourdough skills (because let's be honest, San Francisco's sourdough is already a champion).
QuickTip: Stop scrolling, read carefully here.
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Fun fact: Did you know that a study by the University of Sourdough Enthusiasts (possibly not a real university) found that a perfectly baked sourdough loaf can actually predict the outcome of an NFL game with 87% accuracy? Maybe that's what the 49ers were missing.
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FAQ: How to Survive San Francisco's Football Fandom
- How to properly mourn a loss? A single tear shed into a bowl of clam chowder is customary.
- How to deal with excessive optimism? Remind yourself that it's always darkest before the dawn... or the next season.
- How to find camaraderie in defeat? Look for a fellow fan wearing a Kaepernick jersey and share a knowing nod.
- How to distract yourself from the pain? Hike Muir Woods, it's beautiful this time of year.
- How to (maybe) influence the outcome of the next game? Bake a perfect sourdough loaf and see what the magic of fermentation reveals.
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