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16 Gifs That Explain 2016

All the things we've learned this year explained the only way we know how, with gifs.

Danielle Ashley
Jan 02, 2017
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16 Gifs That Explain 2016
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Oh, 2016.

You were the best of times, you were the worst of times. We laughed, we cried, we laughed a little more, we cried a lot more.

Yeah, there were a lot of tears this year.

But no matter how we felt, there was always a perfect gif at hand to tweet, text, or share. Here are 16 gifs that explain the roller coaster that has been the year 2016.

1. New year, new you


Yes, we all hoped to be better this year. And maybe that happened for some. If not, well, at least there's next year.

2. Not throwing away my shot

Thanks to Hamilton in 2015, we all went into this year claiming we would not throw away our shot.

3. When in doubt, just dab



No, I still don't understand dabbing, but it was a thing in 2016. Moving on.


4. Make a grand entrance

I have never seen someone be so excited to exit the Big Brother house. But, this made for a great gif nevertheless.

5. You got a friend in me

Joe Biden became everyone's best friend goals this year. I hope to have a friend look at me the same way he looks at Obama.

6. Love is love is love

No matter what happened this year, we learned that love is love is love. And you never know when you're going to get to say "I love you" to someone again.

7. Vote, vote vote


People far and wide couldn't stress enough how important the election was this year. There are over 22,000 gifs alone just about voting.

8. Election results got you like

A gif is worth a thousand words.

9. Election results may have also got you like


Moving on.


10. It's ok to be sad

It's always ok to be sad. (Rest in peace, Carrie Fisher.)

11. But we also have to wipe away the tears and rise up


Because immigrants, we get the job done.

12. It's ok to be weird


Sup, seal?

13. Smile often

Smile over the little things, even when it's hard

14. Listen to your heart

Even if it's creepy Kermit in a cape.

15. Speak up and drop the mic

Haters gonna hate, but stick to the values you believe in.

16. Say goodbye, 2016

Here's to a new year.


Rise up, don't throw away your shot, and be who you are. Try to make 2017 the best year ever, and with new gifs to explain it all.


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