Deadspin: The Best And Dumbest Meme Is Unfolding On the Panthers Facebook Page

[Joey007]

Further proof that people have become mug dumber in recent years, especially in the last 3-4 years.

 

[Crononaut]

I don't know why they thought they weren't 6-1, we saw Tom Brady beat them down Aug 28! That's why we're 7-0!

Still a great job by their team, don't know why they wouldn't be satisfied with 6-1!

 

[Kontradiction]

To think that they're 6-1 without Benjamin is very impressive.

 

[Tony2046]

How is that possible?

 

[1960Pats]

I came within a few inches of getting mugged in Charlotte back in 2001 while attending the last game of the Pats regular season. They couldn't even do that right.

 

[BradyFTW!]

Colts have to get their wins somehow. Why not count imaginary wins?

 

[shmessy]

Colts have to get their wins somehow. Why not count imaginary wins?

Please, don't bring the Defending World Champion Indianapolis Colts into this.

I'm depressed enough already.

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[meatface]

Further proof that people have become mug dumber in recent years, especially in the last 3-4 years.

I really fail to see how a meme is evidence of that, people have always acted stupid.

 

[mihap]

Interesting how both Luck and Newton are similar QBs and how ****ty situation was Carolina with salary cap and they manage to be 6-1, and Colts this year favorites with Luck on the board are just 1-6

 

[DarrylS]

Is the the byproduct of standardized testing instead of education?? Or are they just dumbazz rednecks??...

You can fool most of the people most of the time, you can fool a Panthers fan all of the time..

 

[aluminum seats]

This is damn funny...

 

[Tony2046]

A news site contacted one of the 6-1 trollers and asked him why he thought they were 6-1.

http://nymag.com/following/2015/11/undefeated-carolina-panthers-are-61.html

One of the earliest posts alleging that the Panthers' record is not as it seems came from Austin Conrad, who wrote shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday, “It’s so painful knowing you could be undefeated but oh well 6–1 ain’t bad. Go panthers!”

I messaged Conrad on Facebook to find out more about this conspiracy.

As far as I can tell, you were the first person to post about the Panthers’ real 6–1 record. What inspired you to reveal the truth?
I’m not the first, but I’m a true believer in our 6–1 record. You can’t just go around spouting nonsense about a 7–0 record if it ain’t true, brother.

ESPN, a big sports site, is reporting the 7–0 record. What evidence do you have that they’re mistaken?
Well, a lot of it is just a gut feeling, Brian. Then, of course, God spoke to me about it. Also, ESPN are lying libtards. I would trust them as far as I could throw them (like a football).

So you’re saying that the liberal media is falsifying records for the Carolina Panthers? To what end? What’s the goal here?
Yeah, that and lizard people. Obama is probably working behind the scenes as well. The fix is in, they want all these bandwagon Caroliner fans to jump on an undefeated team.

Hmmm … this is super interesting. Which team did the Panthers actually lose to?
The Patriots, man. Don't believe all you see or hear.

Mr. Conrad abruptly ended our conversation at this point, noting, "God told me I can't talk to you anymore, brother. You media types are always out to get us."

 

[goheels22002]

It would be nice if some fan base tried to diminish the Patriots' Super Bowl win or 7-0 record. We need something like that to liven things up around here.

 

[jah]

I can't believe I'm scrolling through this thread and some people actually feel the need to post "people are stupid" as if anyone actually truly believes the Panthers are 7-0.

 

[chasa]

I dont get it.

 

[Galeb]

If Carolina and GB both win out, who holds the tie breaker?

 

[patchick]

IMO the real story is how the media has ignored the Panthers because they're too busy ball washing the 9-0 Broncos.

 

[PatriotsReign]

No, Carolina is actually 6-1. What have you been watching?

My records have the Panthers at 6-1.....

 

[Bruins29]

I dont get it.

I dont either. Its not ironic nor clever. Its 8 year old humor (it is the Carolinas after all) . My theory:

The poor Panthers finally came out of the gate smoking with an undefeated record. Unfortunately 3 other teams are doing the same and its greatly diluting the attention the Panthers would have gotten if they were the lone 7-0 team.

So develop some cutesy/dumb conspiracy (like this one) and the team gets max attention because everyone will want to take part in this oh so clever and funny thing.

 

[aluminum seats]

I dont either. Its not ironic nor clever.

It's pretty brilliant, actually.