So, what have we learned in 2020? It’s kind of impossible to say. On the one hand, it feels like the year in which we all lived a thousand lifetimes and gained the perspectives and heights of wisdom that come with such figurative reincarnations. On the other hand, it kinda feels like we’ve gone nowhere and done nothing and learned jack squat. Maybe the truth is somewhere in between?
To shed some light on the subject, let’s have a look at these ten 2020 memes and see if we can discern a lesson from them.
10. Nothing makes sense
God is just extremely drunk right now.
We are living in a Mad Libs. https://t.co/ztPqZjwqaJ
— Max Miller (@ohhelloitsmax) July 17, 2020
9. Protect yourself
They saw their chance and they took it, by golly.
The marketing department at Durex is having a bit too much fun. pic.twitter.com/raXrtgHfZ1
— Leandro (@lifelivedfreelx) July 16, 2020
8. Stock up on arrows
Those folks had it right from the start.
You know who probably doesn’t have 1 case of Covid? That island of people who shoot intruders with arrows on sight. God bless them and I hope they are doing well.
— Matt’Dib / Ball Atreideez (@_MateoMontana_) July 26, 2020
7. Take every opportunity
You never know what year might be your last chance to really start some sh*t with Uncle Ron.
https://twitter.com/paidpisces/status/1287198251318312961
6. It’s a nice excuse
With an attitude like that, not many people are gonna ask questions.
Whenever I get asked to do something I don’t want to do I just answer “in a pandemic?” and it’s worked pretty well so far
— Laurent Perrier (@itslaurentbtw) July 23, 2020
5. It’s the little things that count
If only I could pretend to be busy around other people instead of pretending to be busy around no people.
I miss sighing loudly at my desk and telling people how I'm 'totally swamped' while I listen to podcasts and g-chat people all day
— Work Retire Die (@WorkRetireDie) July 28, 2020
4. The more things change, the more they stay the same
How many dudes have just been riding this wave?
https://twitter.com/danadonly/status/1238514424085745669
3. Standards will shift
I don’t even wanna know what the 2021 goals will be.
2019: it's the future, where's my hoverboard!
2020: if all of humanity bands together and works hard, perhaps someday i can go to a restaurant— Borscht the T is silent (@InternetHippo) July 28, 2020
2. Remember to excuse yourself
I can feel the heat of a thousand grocery aisle stares just reading this.
[having to cough out in public]
EXCUSE ME. Everyone. I need to inform you all that I do NOT have the covid I simply have CHOKED on my OWN spit because I am TRULY INCOMPETENT as a HUMAN.
— autumn (fan account) (@autumn_grande1) July 29, 2020
1. Stay safe out there
Having to face off with this crisis hasn’t been easy, but we’re doing it.
Glad to see Nicholas Cage is wearing his mask whilst shopping pic.twitter.com/s5lIUTY6ZR
— William Stone (slowed+reverb) (@itswilliamstone) July 26, 2020
Not sure if those are actually the most helpful lessons in the world, but at the end of the day, at least they’re lessons?
What have you learned in 2020?
Tell us in the comments.