This is what it looked like when Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl 17 years ago

A young Tom Brady gives an interview back when winning was still new and exciting.

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last updated 4 February 2019

The New England Patriots won their sixth Super Bowl title on Sunday in a 13-3 victory against the Los Angeles Rams, putting yet another ring on Tom Brady's fingers. But one of the problems about being the G.O.A.T. is that winning starts to get ... well, boring.

Just take a look at Brady's postgame interview from tonight:

Brady is clearly happy about the victory, but he doesn't seem, well, enthused. If anything, it's just another day at the office.

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Now compare that to his postgame demeanor 17 years ago, when the Patriots also beat the Rams — then based in St. Louis — and Brady earned his very first ring:

Ahh, to be so young and innocent and new to winning! Almost warms the heart.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.