The best Tweets of 2016 (in no particular order)
1. It’s been a hard year
2. But as usual twitter tried to make us see the good in things
i paid for in-flight wifi so i could tweet this immediately pic.twitter.com/nnwpcyYC8V
— David Farrier (@davidfarrier) June 23, 2016
3.
Don't ask me how this happened I hate myself too pic.twitter.com/m1G8TBx0z6
— dante weed (@goth_cakes) October 6, 2016
4. But importantly, people remained calm
CAN YOU JUST LET ME HAVE THIS ONE THING pic.twitter.com/cVDQgKVkxT
— Derek The Halls (@ProdigyNelson) October 13, 2016
5. Even when things looked bad
Donald Trump asking about nuclear weapons is the biggest red flag since Voldemort asked about Horcruxes as a teenager at Hogwarts.
— Jamie Woodham (@jwoodham) August 3, 2016
6. People were still there to make us laugh
Worst. Perfume. Name. Ever. pic.twitter.com/9dSIMx3MWf
— Joe Harland (@TheJoeHarland) October 8, 2016
7. And we learnt some real facts
The reason cats are so pissy is they're God's perfect killing machines but they only weigh 8lbs and we keep picking them up and kissing them
— koyaanisqatsi heckler (@Arr) September 11, 2016
8. Some people got bad news
Needless to say, I don't think it's good news. pic.twitter.com/LuGppvSycJ
— Dadaldo (@HRH_Duke_of_Url) February 22, 2016
9. But learnt some new songs
https://twitter.com/Jim_Trinca/status/797861760627855362
10. Questions were asked
11.
Policeman: Name please?
Woman: Cheryl Cole
Policeman: Your FULL name
Woman: (quietly) Chernobyl Coleslaw— trouteyes (@trouteyes) September 28, 2016
12. Arguments were had
ME: I'll see you in a month
WIFE: Don't forget to write
ME: It's highly unlikely I'd forget such a basic skill, Sharon— Marty Lawrence (@TeaAndCopy) July 26, 2016
13. Some people’s years were worse than others
They've made all the Roses the same shape. And I'm colourblind. Worst year ever. pic.twitter.com/af6FyvHduH
— Ray Foley (@rayfoleyshow) November 21, 2016
14. But we came to some agreements
https://twitter.com/annabel_lea/status/808021366691819525
15. We learnt about medicine
Incredible clarification on this health poster. pic.twitter.com/mdhWUKAcLD
— Helen O'Hara (@HelenLOHara) December 2, 2016
16. We mourned those we lost
https://twitter.com/KenJennings/status/751546027631575041
17. Dad jokes were told
18. New identities were made
19. People listened to music
https://twitter.com/Joshwoos/status/803795548574744576
20. Important issues were raised
https://twitter.com/iamspacegirl/status/727474151791931392
21. We learnt valuable life lessons
I don't get it when you compliment a dog and their owner says "thank you", like mate, I'm addressing the dog don't make this about you
— Ruby (@rubyetc) June 4, 2016
22.
When your child and your dog disappear upstairs for an hour, you should totally be suspicious. pic.twitter.com/HqvuVTYVXg
— Kate (@KateOfHysteria) June 20, 2016
23. Genius ideas were constructed
https://twitter.com/goulcher/status/717781238019461121
24. People analysed the world around them
[inventing dogs]
God: ur mans best friend
Dog: pretty sexist
God: no, man as in every-fuck it u can't talk
Dog: …
God: & chocolate kills u— David Hughes (@david8hughes) August 4, 2016
25. Some people innovated
My adult life just peaked pic.twitter.com/jU70YQL7VE
— Clare (@iliketweet) December 11, 2016
26. We received messages of hope
A message of hope from the Norwich Extra pic.twitter.com/k1upbgDGCD
— Sarah Dempster (@Dempster2000) December 9, 2016
27. We got a new PM, even if we didn’t like it
"The bins go out on Thursday"
"ok"
"Larry needs feeding at 6"
"fine"
"And the poor people"
"Yeah yeah fuck the poor" pic.twitter.com/bi6RJtKsO2— TechnicallyRon (On all the platforms) (@TechnicallyRon) July 12, 2016
28. Body image was a serious topic
This is the ideal male body. You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like pic.twitter.com/R0urPZlwE4
— cardinal copium (@emotionalpedant) November 4, 2016
29. Some people were rational
When you're hungover and feel like cooking something pic.twitter.com/2S5PxebY79
— Jen You Wine (@jennabruwer) October 16, 2016
30. Nature was document in glorious ways
https://twitter.com/Sonikku_a/status/781469409281921024
31. Some people just wanted attention
did…did he make the sign? pic.twitter.com/XXmuHfTIoA
— Anthony Oliveira (@meakoopa) September 22, 2016
32. And yet more people fell victim to the curse of 2016
Had a spot of bother earlier. pic.twitter.com/27OfnTfeX7
— Scott Hoad (@ScottHoad) September 16, 2016
33. We learnt about our population
Nobody loves Friday as much as a 40- something woman posting minion memes about wine
— Rach (@RachaelvsWorld) September 16, 2016
34. We were given plenty to do
Lots of quests available around the UK tomorrow pic.twitter.com/B7JQfakPZG
— David Twomey (@crammus) August 19, 2016
35. People reminisced
Cornholio? I haven't heard that name in years… pic.twitter.com/BPM2zO0j8r
— Ollie Garch (Not Sanctioned) (@ojedge) August 8, 2016
36. Romance lived on
Roses are red
Violets are blue pic.twitter.com/uZZYZR6f0E— Sam (@sam_bambs) August 12, 2016
37. The olympics captivated the world
https://twitter.com/jamesy1962/status/762335191406878724
38. Some people really didn’t have a good 2016
I have made a grave miscalculation pic.twitter.com/nnqQ1tk1Up
— Mar Hicks (@histoftech) September 4, 2016
39. Oh and something called Brexit happened
Rare photo of the UK leaving the EU. pic.twitter.com/beA3LsJ8f0
— Matt Keay (@solilokeay) July 24, 2016
40.
How do I tell them?? #Brexit pic.twitter.com/6Y7hRIKINi
— James Offer (@joffley) June 24, 2016
41.
https://twitter.com/youngvulgarian/status/801853167461867521
42. And an American Election
Want to feel old? This is what Veruca Salt looks like today pic.twitter.com/YIRDOCmrrc
— Tom Jamieson (@jamiesont) February 3, 2016
43. Political analysis was key
Trump and Obama shaking hands. pic.twitter.com/0X7JolCk2R
— Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) November 10, 2016
44.
'Your new name is Reek.' pic.twitter.com/zBZsSKTr2V
— Damien Owens (@OwensDamien) November 30, 2016
45.
https://twitter.com/M0by_Duck/status/796721589526130689
46.
https://twitter.com/hansmollman/status/796695644744404992
47. Basically, it was a good year
https://twitter.com/avoiding_bears/status/752464449462730752
48. We did see some good in the world
My dogs favorite toy is Santa, so we brought her to see him pic.twitter.com/vPl6YMyOIz
— John (@jjmontaldo) November 23, 2016
49. And don’t forget the motto of 2016
2016's official slogan is "It gets worse."
— The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) January 14, 2016
50. Anyway, Merry Christmas
https://twitter.com/mutablejoe/status/806059442571714560