Another year is coming to a close. 2016 brought us good times, bad times, and of course, memes, television shows, and products for us to obsess over. A lot America's obsessions from 2016 seem to be a little overrated, at least in my opinion. I understand, however, that the things I am about to mention have either a large following/fanbase and some people truly do love them. I'm not taking that away from those people (to each their own), as I am just expressing my thoughts on what I believe to be the Most Overrated Aspects of 2016.
"Stranger Things"
This Netflix series had a very large impact on subscribers this year and has left viewers anticipating the upcoming second season. With all of the talk and commotion, I figured that I had to give the show a shot. I watched the first episode, and I kept thinking to myself, "When is it going to get good?" The pilot episode left me unamused, and I failed to finish the series. I expected it to be much better with all of the hype, but it barely grabbed my attention. I may try again during the next snow day...
" Hamilton"
The numbers in my bank account clearly portray that I would never be able to get tickets to this show. I'm sure that it is great if you're into theater, and the arts and whatever the show is about (I'm actually not even sure of the plot). Also, I can see a great show at the movies for just $5.50 on discount Tuesdays instead of paying thousands of dollars for something I'm not interested in.
Chewbacca Mom
I've never seen any of the Star Wars films, so I guess if I have then I would have found this viral video entertaining. However, I could not have been less amused. I am happy that this mother is getting her five minutes of fame and appearing on all of the late-night talk shows, but it is clear that her and I have a different sense of humor.
Star Shower Projectors
It seems like almost everyone in the neighborhood is now an owner of these crazy contraptions that are advertised as taking the place of Christmas lights. Unfortunately, they don't come close to them. I understand if you're gonna use this device in addition to actual Christmas lights (or just chose to put nothing up at all), but just using the Star Shower on your house by itself comes off as a little tacky.
"Pokémon Go"
Yes, the idea and implementation is very cool. This year, we all finally became Pokémon masters which most of us wanted to become since we were kids. However, there's a problem when you go down to the neighborhood boardwalk and have to push past hundreds of children, teens, and adults who are all staring at their phones while trying to catch virtual creatures.
Dabbing
Call me grandpa, but I don't understand this. Is it a dance? Are you sneezing? Is it a mating call? A voodoo ritual? I just want to take a nice group picture without someone doing this for their personal amusement.
Rob & Chyna
Who gave these two fools their own show this year?! It's bad enough we have to see the Kardashian sisters once a week, but now it's even worse that we have to see their in-the-shadows brother running around with a girl just looking to get the Kardashian name.
Anything Involving the Election
Obviously, this years' election was very crucial to the future of our country. However, this particular election made a mockery of our political system, and it is one thing that I will not miss about 2016. We weren't able to change the channel without hearing about Hillary's e-mails or Trump groping women. This was barely an election. It was more like a new season of MTV's reality show "The Challenge: Rivals".
