Hilarious Memes Prove Just How Terrible 2016 Really Was

Graphic by Angelie Zaslavsky
We can all agree that this year was pretty terrible. From the deaths of iconic stars to all of the election mayhem, it’s about time we bid adieu to 2016.
And the general internet community couldn’t agree more.
People are taking to Twitter to demonstrate just how much this year has taken a toll on them with a few creative side by side picture comparisons.
Enjoy some rough before/after pictures featuring A-list Jewish celebrities.
Me at the beginning of 2016; me at the end of 2016. pic.twitter.com/h1uHkFW2zm
— Rachel Vorona Cote (@RVoronaCote) December 9, 2016
Me at the beginning of 2016 vs me at the end of 2016 pic.twitter.com/vNZZSdANXU
— Sophie’s merry mom? (@prettiestthings) December 9, 2016
me at the beginning of 2016 vs me at the end of 2016 pic.twitter.com/VxT4WdrfWZ
— Lane Moore (@hellolanemoore) December 9, 2016
Me at the beginning of 2016 vs Me now pic.twitter.com/MWkDWFVx7m
— Sam Grittner (@SamGrittner) December 9, 2016
Me at the beginning of 2016 vs. me at the end of 2016: pic.twitter.com/ieOV1zyBaT
— David Hines (@hradzka) December 3, 2016
Me at the beginning of 2016 vs me at the end of 2016 pic.twitter.com/0DRiYKgrdr
— Harry Tuttle (@kan_solo) December 12, 2016
me at the beginning of 2016 vs me at the end of 2016 pic.twitter.com/xM3nENxSy0
— Peter De Smet ? (@dewlanna) December 12, 2016
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