The Brief: Internet users are reacting to the first days into the year as part of 2021 memes.
DEEP DIVE
2021 came in HOT! Many hoped when the clock struck 11:59:59 on Dec. 31, 2020, we would be on the verge of a happier, healthier, safer year. If the past two weeks has been any indication, 2021 had other plans. In the time since counting down and toasting champagne glasses to our family members over Zoom, we’ve seen peaking numbers of COVID cases, Trump inciting a riot at the US Capitol, impeachment proceedings, and so much more.
2020: I’m the weirdest year ever!
2021: Can I interest you in three presidents by the end of January
— Ben Wexler (@mrbenwexler) January 13, 2021
June 2020 – Trump assembles troops to attack peaceful protestors
January 2021 – Pelosi thanks troops assembled to protect from violent Trump supporters pic.twitter.com/jhsLX6b5aG
— The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) January 13, 2021
Just a few days in, and many felt 2021 was already super depressing.
2020 attitude vs 2021 attitude pic.twitter.com/i654YLWrrc
— Girlsthinkimfunny (@grlsthinkimfuny) January 6, 2021
First week of 2021 feels. pic.twitter.com/EJNqrxGKLB
— Chrystian Lehr (@Chrystianonline) January 7, 2021
Honestly, how could it possibly get any worse than 202o? Oh, kinda like this:
2019: man ate a bat
2020: Covid-19 pandemic😷
2021: Azealia Banks ate her dead cat😿
2022: ??👀 pic.twitter.com/EkBAEV7XRU
— Nayantara Ghosh (@AuthorNayantara) January 13, 2021
Some felt 2021 was giving off 2020 vibes.
2020 showing 2021 around the workplace pic.twitter.com/Kg1XwYZb9q
— Fabian (@classicalfuck) January 6, 2021
Others feel this year is already getting progressively worse.
2020 vs 2021 from Romania
Others considered the past few days a continuation of 2020.
Some think the God may have just forgotten about us.
