THE ODYSSEY BEGINS...

Ever since the NBA increased the 1st Rd. from a Best-of-5 to a Best-of-7 series, people have moaned about how long the NBA Playoffs take.

The fans hate it. The media hates it. The players hate it. 1/2 of The Realests might be the only person that actually enjoys it.

In a cry for help directed at the league to shorten the playoffs, The Realests put last year's marathon in perspective by comparing it to much more grueling and monumental tasks in U.S. history accomplished in less time:

2005 NBA Playoffs:
62 Days


Sherman's March to the Sea:
37 days


Days at Sea Until Columbus Reached America:
36 Days


2000 Election Controversy:
33 Days


Bill Clinton Impeachment Trial:
21 Days


Alaska Purchase Negotiations:
19 Days


Time to Write U.S. Declaration of Independence:
17 Days


Cuban Missile Crisis:
12 Days


Pulling George W. Bush Away From "The Pet Goat" on Sept. 11:
7 Minutes

note: "The Pet Goat" is often mistakenly referred to as "My Pet Goat"