Remember 2016? It was a happier, simpler time. Halcyon days where waking up was exciting and full of promise. LeBron was a Cavalier, Tony Romo was a quarterback, and Toad was just Mario’s friend. Much has changed in two short years, but there has been one constant to give us a clammy hug of mediocrity and remind us of the good old days — the Browns’ losing streak.
Here’s what was happening in the world the last time the Browns had won a game
The Browns finally have another win ... 635 days later.
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James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Now it’s over. Behind the brilliant debut of Baker Mayfield, the Browns beat the Jets and finally got that long-awaited win, their first since Mayfield was a junior at Oklahoma.
Speaking of the crushing reality of a ever-changing world of sadness, but let’s remember just what transpired when the Browns last won on Dec. 24, 2016 — to the San Diego Chargers.
In movies ...
- Since the Browns last won, there have been SIX movies released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Rogue One was the No. 1 movie at the box office. Two more Star Wars movies have been released since.
- Despite dramatic changes in cinema, the Minions have been featured less than when the Browns last won. We’ve only gotten to see those goofy yellow scamps in two shorts and Despicable Me 3 since 2016.
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- Draft Day remains a critical and commercial failure.
In music ...
- Drake was named top male artist at the Billboard Music Awards in 2017.
- Zayn was the top new artist.
- Adele dominated the Grammys, winning five.
- The No. 1 song was “Blake Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd and Gucci Mane.
In sports ...
- The Golden State Warriors won two NBA Championships.
- The Atlanta Falcons blew a 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl.
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- We had a Winter Olympics AND a World Cup since the Browns last won.
And now, some things that lasted less than the 635 days of the Browns losing streak:
- Apollo missions 1-7 (609 days)
- The return of Roseanne (60 days)
- John Cena’s longest WWE title reign (381 days)
But what we’ll mostly have is the memories.
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