For the loyal, yet beleaguered fans of the Chicago White Sox, the conclusion of this season couldn't have arrived soon enough. After suffering through a historically painful campaign that culminated in a staggering 121 losses, the team found a sliver of joy on social media that caught everyone’s attention.

On Saturday morning, the White Sox delivered an unexpectedly clever tweet, pawing the team’s mascot, Southpaw, into the spotlight. Sporting a sleek black suit akin to characters from the iconic movie "Men In Black," Southpaw wielded a memory-erasing pen—a perfect symbol of the team's hope to forget this grim season as quickly as possible.

This clever pop culture reference not only provided a moment of levity but also showcased the organization’s humor amidst adversity. Adding to the fun, the tweet hinted at a cross-promotion with competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut’s preferred flushable wipe, Dude Wipes, capturing the attention of fans and non-fans alike.

While it’s a monumental stretch to find any positives from this disastrous season, the White Sox's social media team certainly managed to keep spirits lifted with their viral posts and light-hearted memes, turning what might have been a year of despair into a source of online entertainment. Though they would surely prefer to be celebrated for their on-field performance rather than their meme game, in the world of sports, sometimes you just have to find joy wherever you can.

Despite the overwhelmingly negative statistics, it was somewhat ironic when, in a surprising turn of events, the White Sox actually secured a win in their Saturday showdown against the Detroit Tigers, triumphing 4-0. This fleeting victory provided a bittersweet reminder that hope does still exist, even in the bleakest of seasons.

The final game of the season is on Sunday afternoon in Detroit, where the White Sox aim to close the chapter on this painful saga. Meanwhile, the Tigers—who were once struggling below .500 as recently as the start of August—have remarkably clawed their way into postseason contention.

As the White Sox look to regroup and rebuild for next season, it will be interesting to watch how the organization applies lessons learned from both their on-field struggles and engaging social media strategies. Will they turn their fortunes around? Or will they continue their quest for hilariously cringe-worthy moments? Only time will tell!