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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number = 392
| title = In Spite of Ourselves
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests = None
| type = Game Review
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 392: In Spite of Ourselves''' was a game review episode focusing on the Vikings' close victory over the Detroit Lions.

== Overview ==
The hosts reviewed the Vikings' narrow win against Detroit, discussing the team's conservative playcalling and performance inconsistencies. The episode featured extensive mailbag questions covering topics from coaching decisions to player evaluations and comparative team analysis.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Standard opening with "second opening buffalo" segment
; Lions Review : Analysis of the Vikings vs. Detroit game
; Mailbag : Extended listener questions covering team performance and comparisons

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Rahul - Comparing current pass-heavy offense calls to the John DeFilippo era and how to avoid past mistakes
* ZenCupid - Kirk Cousins' awkward emotional expressions and "YouLikeThat.exe" programming theory
* Ethan - Comparing this Vikings team to the mid-2010s Steelers (talented, dubiously coached, always in close games)
* Kyle Slaybee - Whether Greg Joseph has earned a big contract extension
* Question about Adam Thielen as a modern Jordy Nelson mythos
* Arif's Neglected Resistance Bands - Questioning if the win was actually a loss
* Bryan Jellerson - Darrisaw's 55 PFF score evaluation
* Tim - How a win can feel sad and whether being "dead inside" is necessary for Vikings fans; Darrisaw starting question
* Dr. Aaron Matson - Kirk Cousins' first half performance vs. second half conservative play
* Kenneth Allen - Changes in Kubiak's playcalling from early season
* Christopher - Chris Herndon's penalties and overall contribution evaluation
* Bob Marks - Suggestion for using two kickers based on field goal distance
* Christopher Wiley - Dan Campbell's decision-making on two-point conversions vs. analytics
* Question about Vikings' conservative approach if Lions had kicked XP for overtime
* Nolan Kehler - Case Cookus Corner question about Case Cookus playing cornerback
* Damian Barrett - Whether Lions hurt themselves by scoring two-point conversion; gambling story about Vikings/Patriots parlay bet
* Damian Barrett - James' Parenting Corner question about pride in children's achievements vs. fantasy football chaos
* Tommy Gunn - Ranking top 3 states to avoid for live shows based on cuisine
* Peter - Nessie's Parenting Corner question about washing stuffed animals
* Don from Ohio - Likelihood of Zimmer being fired without Joseph's kick; Pokemon Oreos discussion; Hell League pay service suggestion

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Case Cookus Corner segment with alliterative cornerback question
* Don from Ohio contribution with multiple topics
* Hell League/Double Hell Fantasy Football League discussion
* James' Parenting Corner debut
* Arif's Pokemon and relationship corner featuring expensive Pokemon Oreos

== Production Notes ==
* Timestamps noted at 89:05, 115 (potential burp), 126:17, 134:25
* Mason Crosby box score reference
* Patreon segment included
* Breaking news about Jon Gruden

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[[Category:Season 2021]]

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