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This legacy of failure stands in stark contrast to the resurgence of other New York teams such as the Knicks and Mets, who have begun to shake off their own historical burdens. The Jets, meanwhile, find themselves unable to escape the ever-present "LOL Jets" moniker, which reflects a crippling cycle of underperformance and societal mockery.

A Nation’s Jokes

One of the most poignant observations made was around the notion that teams like the Jets are entrenched in a narrative that extends beyond sports. The fact that Jeopardy! would reference them when discussing absurdities speaks volumes about their national perception. This kind of scrutiny would never follow franchises that are simply out of the limelight, like the Detroit Lions or the Cleveland Browns.