In swimming, when one dives into the pool when starting a race and his or her goggles immediately completely fill up with water or fall off, usually ending up somewhere part way down the person's face.
Brian: "Damn, dude. What happened during that race? You're time was freaking slow."
Tom: "I experienced total gogular failure and couldn't see shit."
I needed a good workout but I was low on cash. So I picked up a fatty from the bar, made her nachos and hit the Total Gym in before the end of the day.