The 'Last Time The Cubs Won the World Series' meme format rose to internet prominence during the Chicago Cubs' historic 108-year championship drought, which finally ended in 2016. The joke typically involves pairing a vintage photograph with a caption detailing an obsolete historical reality—such as the fact that the Ottoman Empire was still in power or that radio hadn't been invented yet—to emphasize just how long the team went without a title. Even after their 2016 victory, the template remains a popular way to poke fun at sports curses and the passage of time. It serves as a staple for baseball fans and history buffs alike who enjoy pointing out the absurd longevity of certain sports 'curses' through a lens of historical perspective.