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Iana Murray
Jan 01, 2021
We did it. We finally made it out of 2020.
There’s no need to remind you that 2020 has been one of the world’s worst collective experiences in a long time. This past year has been pretty arduous for everyone, so suffice to say, we’ve all just been waiting for it to end.
Even though the pandemic is certainly not over yet, a new year also brings a fresh start. Besides, we could all do with a pinch of optimism. We’re allowed to have that at the very least.
As we rang in the new year, many of us also bid adieu to the worst year of our lives in a way that only 2020 truly deserved: with biting jokes about how much we hated last year. (How good does it feel to call 2020 “last year”?)
New Year’s felt very different this time. Mostly because it felt like we were celebrating the death of 2020 than the arrival of 2021.
2020: I’ve seen enough— Dave Wasserman (@Dave Wasserman) 1609480834
RIP 2020 2020 - 2020— Daniel Zennon (@Daniel Zennon) 1609478726
we have caught and compromised to a permanent end...... the calendar year 2020 https://t.co/CbtNELTtKF— Stan Account (@Stan Account) 1609469836
Alright that’s a wrap, folks, now we never speak the curséd word “2020” again— Jeva Lange 🪆 (@Jeva Lange 🪆) 1609477230
Many also had different plans in mind for New Year’s Eve. (Hint: It involves sleeping.)
What New Year’s Eve is like.... Happy New Year! #Hello2021 https://t.co/EhzBzCKRSU— Tyler Roney (@Tyler Roney) 1609480932
I’ll be spending my New Year’s Eve the way I’ve spent most of 2020 - drunk, home alone, rewatching Chicago Fire. https://t.co/FF09eRW2lq— phoenix 🔥 (@phoenix 🔥) 1609433508
Here’s the answer to all 3 of these questions: What are you doing this weekend? What are you doing for the holid… https://t.co/WPLKfEgwXC— Clarissa Explains It All (@Clarissa Explains It All) 1608067233
Of course, we all should’ve stayed home anyway.
Thinking of having a big christmas/nye party this year? https://t.co/pK4SEGAlyr— helixD (not working) (@helixD (not working)) 1608777977
Introverts were feeling very validated.
Finally a year where you’re a loser if you DO go out for New Year’s Eve— Rebecca Kohler (@Rebecca Kohler) 1609010718
my best new year's eve memory is pretending i was sick to skip a party and stay home alone and watch grey's anatomy… https://t.co/tzzMnam6hw— riya (@riya) 1609020252
As 2021 approached, people looked forward to a brighter future. (Fingers crossed.)
Wish for 2021: https://t.co/ThmQgYMyCc— Wholesome Memes (@Wholesome Memes) 1609083806
2021 goals: https://t.co/alDRBjv3lH— allure (@allure) 1609357070
December 31, 2020 vs January 1, 2021 https://t.co/Trg5AqbzFi— Erik Anderson (@Erik Anderson) 1609484829
Jessica Chastain joined in on the celebrations in Jessica Chastain fashion.
Hey 2020, We should break up or whatever....🍾🥂 https://t.co/Swh9idlrSa— Jessica Chastain (@Jessica Chastain) 1609447555
Still, 2020 will never really leave us.
Me arriving in 2021 from 2020 https://t.co/sNT1u4RObP— Sam Stryker (@Sam Stryker) 1609490664
Good riddance to 2020.
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