The calm before the storm:

After the coin toss:

After a great first half, followed by an amazing Lady Gaga performance:

When you're incredulous that you have to go into overtime:

When the Pats are first and goal with only two yards to the end zone:

When the Pats score the game-winning touchdown:

When the denial sets in:

And you really just can't believe it:

And you're ready to protest:

When you start to think the Illuminati might be to blame:

When you're trying to rationalize and make jokes (correction: us*, not up...typing is hard when you're emotional):

When you're resigned to your defeat: