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"Happy 3-28 Day" not so happy for Falcons fans

If you consider yourself a die-hard Atlanta Falcons fan and haven't logged on to your social media profile today, let me give you one word of advice: DON'T.

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HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots makes a 23 yard catch in the fourth quarter against Ricardo Allen #37, Robert Alford #23 and Keanu Neal #22 of the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51.

ATLANTA-- If you consider yourself a die-hard Atlanta Falcons fan and haven't logged on to your social media profile today, let me give you one word of advice: DON'T.

The Falcons have fallen victim to the latest meme that has taken over social media. In honor of the 25-point lead Atlanta squandered during Super Bowl 51, Twitter has donned March 28, "Happy 3-28 Day".

Ouch.

Happy 3-28, y'all! pic.twitter.com/j5x3sjsIAb
— Kelli Storey (@KelliStorey) March 28, 2017

The Falcons led the New England Patriots 28-3 with less than 17 minutes remaining in the game. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was able to lead the Patriots to the largest comeback in Super Bowl history, leading the Pats to a 34-28 overtime victory.

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HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28.