Crying Jordan helps us cope after Cardinals fall to Panthers

Jan 24, 2016, 8:08 PM | Updated: 10:47 pm

Arizona Sports

We all grieve in different ways. By the end of the Arizona Cardinals’ 49-15 loss to the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, the frustration had already turned into acceptance.

And to those Cardinals fans that witnessed their favorite NFL team turn the ball over seven times, well, there was only one way to react. The team’s official account tweeted this image late in the second half of the blowout.

Is this what you want, Internet?! #BeRedSeeRed pic.twitter.com/SXVbQhOsAF

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) January 25, 2016

The crying Michael Jordan meme has transcended basketball and before the Cardinals’ loss, it had already taken over Twitter on Championship Sunday. First, it was Jordan’s sad face sloppily placed on Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s mugs following New England’s 20-18 loss to the Denver Broncos.

We're on to Crying Jordan https://t.co/DgK9BwdRxL pic.twitter.com/0JfnmFsLII

— SB Nation GIF (@SBNationGIF) January 25, 2016

Later, as the Cardinals got walloped, the results were inevitable.

Jordan, now in charge of the Charlotte Hornets, even attended the Panthers’ victory over the Cardinals. He wasn’t crying in real life, but internet users turned this …

Jordan is no longer crying. pic.twitter.com/PITb8Y9TPc

— SB Nation GIF (@SBNationGIF) January 25, 2016

… into this.

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— Harry Lyles Jr. (@harrylylesjr) January 25, 2016

And there were so many more.

This is one way for Cardinals fans to cope.

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— Crying Jordan (@crying_jordan) January 25, 2016

Y'all are taking the Jordan face to new heights. pic.twitter.com/DCrjeFqAa8

— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 25, 2016

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— Crying Jordan (@crying_jordan) January 25, 2016

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— Crying Jordan (@crying_jordan) January 25, 2016

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— Crying Jordan (@crying_jordan) January 25, 2016

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— Crying Jordan (@crying_jordan) January 25, 2016

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians calls a play during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Arizona Cardinals' Frostee Rucker watches from the bench during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson (21) consoles Frostee Rucker during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Some Carolina Panthers celebrate from the bench during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton celebrates with teammates during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is congratulated by Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians after the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers won 49-15 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton celebrates after a touchdown run during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks to Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians before the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Robert McClain breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals' John Brown during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer drops back during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer (3) is hit by Carolina Panthers' Cortland Finnegan as he throws during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Robert McClain breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals' John Brown (12) during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton celebrates Ted Ginn's run for a touchdown during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton gives a ball to a fan after a touchdown during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Seven-year-old Cameron Gandy celebrates after Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton gave him a touchdown ball during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Corey Brown celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly recovers a fumble by Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera reacts during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown run during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart and Cam Newton celebrate a touchdown during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton is tackled after a run during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians argues a call during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman is congratulated after intercepting a pass during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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