When Did the Chicago Bears Last Taste Playoff Pizza? A Deep Dive
Let's talk about the Chicago Bears, shall we? A team with a history as storied as a deep-dish pizza, but with a recent playoff record as cold as a Chicago winter. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Hey, this guy's not a Bears fan." And you'd be absolutely right. But even I feel a pang of sympathy for a franchise that once ruled the NFL like a grizzly bear rules a salmon stream.
The Glory Days: When Bears Roamed the Playoffs Like Kings
Back in the day, the Chicago Bears were the NFL's equivalent of the Avengers. They had Super Bowl rings on their fingers and fear in the eyes of their opponents. Think '85 Bears, Walter Payton, and Buddy Ryan’s defense – that kind of stuff. It was a time when Bears fans could walk around with their chests puffed out like a peacock.
The Playoff Drought: A Desert in the Windy City
But alas, those days seem like a distant memory now. It's been a while since the Bears have tasted the sweet nectar of playoff football. In fact, it's been so long that some Bears fans have probably forgotten what a playoff game even looks like. They might think it's a mythical creature or something.
Now, I'm not here to depress anyone, but let's face it: the Bears have been more like the Chicago Cubs in the early 2000s than the '85 Bears. You know, the kind of team that makes you question your life choices.
So, When Was the Last Time the Bears Made the Playoffs?
Alright, let's cut to the chase. The last time the Chicago Bears made the playoffs was in 2020. That's right, folks. Two whole years ago. To put that into perspective, that's about as long as it takes for a deep-dish pizza to digest.
Now, I know what you're thinking. "But wait, didn't they almost make it in 2021?" Well, yes, they did tease us a bit with a late-season surge. But alas, the football gods had other plans.
How to Cope with Being a Bears Fan
Being a Bears fan is like being a masochist with a penchant for disappointment. But fear not, fellow sufferers, there's hope. Here are a few tips to help you cope:
- How to find humor in Bears losses: Embrace the absurdity. It's like watching a really bad comedy – you can't help but laugh at the sheer ridiculousness of it all.
- How to avoid talking about the Bears: Sometimes, silence is golden.
- How to dream big: It's okay to imagine a Bears Super Bowl victory. Just don't get your hopes up too high.
- How to find a new hobby: There are plenty of other things to do in life besides watch football.
- How to support the Bears unconditionally: Even in the darkest of times, true fans stick together.
So there you have it. A brief history of the Chicago Bears' playoff woes. Let's hope they can turn things around soon. Until then, we'll just have to keep dreaming of glory days.
Bear Down!