The NBA Finals produced the meme that conquered America
Don't let this data analysis distract you from the fact that the Warriors last year became the first team in history to blow a 3-1 NBA Finals lead.
Just kidding. How could you forget? Since the Warriors snatched defeat from the jaws of victory last June (with considerable help from LeBron James), "blowing a 3-1 lead" has become a touchstone in the American consciousness — or at least in the consciousness of Americans who spend a lot of time online.
Don't believe us? Consider this: Some five months after last year's NBA Finals, Hillary Clinton suffered an upset loss to Donald Trump in the presidential election. As election day played out, tweets using the phrase "3-1" were posted 24,950 times, according to data provided by Twitter. Read more...
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