The year 2020 was... An interesting year. It's safe to say that many people are tired of the COVID-19 protocol (open in new tab) (especially as the climate improves). However, there is a positive side to this. It has spawned some of the best, funniest, most adaptable memes the Internet has ever seen. If you haven't seen it yet, welcome to the "My Plan vs. 2020" experience: the first image is your hopes and dreams for the year ahead, and the second image is a depiction of the train wreck that ensued. The most creative are the classic culture, movie, TV, and celebrity moments that perfectly reflect the chaos. I don't know about anyone else, but these iconic moments make me feel better when I laugh at them.

Oh, Britney:

And an old scandal resurrected for this perfect moment:

If you don't get this, watch "Parent Trap" immediately:

My favorite movie ever!

If you don't know what this refers to, don't Google it.

And one more thing (sorry for being a nerd):

Spoiler alert for Grey's Anatomy (lol):

Watch Parasite Everybody! Also, spoilers for Parasite.

Christopher Nolan's Tenet is apparently coming soon! In theaters.

I can assure you that it will be even more awesome if people who have seen these stay home.

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