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Subject: This decade sucks!

Written By: Dundee on 01/01/20 at 5:40 pm

Literally nothing happened pop-culturally :(

Bring back the 2010s!

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 01/01/20 at 6:23 pm

Feels exactly the same as the 2010s so far.  ;D

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: xX07-GhostXx on 01/01/20 at 6:50 pm

Oh my god this is funny XD

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 01/01/20 at 6:52 pm

It does suck.

I'm going to turn 50 this year.  ;D

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 01/01/20 at 7:09 pm

LMAO. But seriously, I think we're all eager as to how the 2020s will be like.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Mascot on 01/01/20 at 7:37 pm


Literally nothing happened pop-culturally :(

Bring back the 2010s!

https://bigmemes.funnyjunk.com/pictures/2020+is+cancelled_9ee2b6_7471345.jpg

Yeah, right now I don't think anyone is interested in revisiting the 2010s anymore. Will make the eventual 2010s nostalgia craze that may rise by the 2030s all the more surprising.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 01/01/20 at 8:05 pm


Yeah, right now I don't think anyone is interested in revisiting the 2010s anymore. Will make the eventual 2010s nostalgia craze that may rise by the 2030s all the more surprising.

Yeah I hope the 2010s are at the very back of people's minds for many years to come. Time to move on from that mess lol.  ;D

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 01/01/20 at 10:59 pm


Yeah I hope the 2010s are at the very back of people's minds for many years to come. Time to move on from that mess lol.  ;D

Honestly, I think I would remember the early 2010s quite fondly. Sure, we may have had Occupy Wall Street and the Arab Spring, but at least there was civil political discourse in the Western world unlike the later parts of the decade. Not only that, but there was great, diverse music that I enjoyed like Gangnam Style, Somebody You Used to Know, TiK ToK, etc. And I'll also miss the shows that I've watched such as Regular Show, Adventure Time, Victorious, among many others.

Mid 2010s (2014-2016) were pretty cool to me. I enjoyed some Vines as a teen (I didn't know any better) and there was still great mainstream music from artists like Adele and Bruno Mars (except for the stupid Whip/Nae Nae) :)

But the late 2010s overall can rot. I had to rely more to music that was outside of the mainstream charts because the pop scene (especially around 2018-19) was so bland, repetitive, and unremarkable. >:(

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: KatanaChick on 01/02/20 at 12:41 am


It does suck.

I'm going to turn 50 this year.  ;D

Well I'm going to turn 40 this decade. Let's not think about it!  :o 8-P

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 01/02/20 at 12:42 am

I'm turning 25 in two days.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Fearsword on 01/02/20 at 12:47 am

I’m gonna be 34 by the end of the decade, so the 2020s do look scary in a way.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: xX07-GhostXx on 01/02/20 at 2:37 am


I'm turning 25 in two days.


Happy early birthday!

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: LyricBoy on 01/02/20 at 5:26 am

How did January 1, 2020 compare to January 1, 2010? ???

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Dundee on 01/02/20 at 6:51 am


How did January 1, 2020 compare to January 1, 2010? ???

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2010 is almost there looking retro guys

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Howard on 01/02/20 at 7:52 am


Well I'm going to turn 40 this decade. Let's not think about it!  :o 8-P


I'm turning 50 in just a few more years.  :o

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Howard on 01/02/20 at 7:53 am


Literally nothing happened pop-culturally :(

Bring back the 2010s!


nothing happened because the decade just started, give it some time!  ::)

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: piecesof93 on 01/02/20 at 8:23 am


I'm turning 25 in two days.

I remember telling you after you hit 25 you'd start to care less about decadology or care about what people think of you or something like that  ;D

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: piecesof93 on 01/02/20 at 8:30 am


How did January 1, 2020 compare to January 1, 2010? ???

I actually remember saying on Jan 2010 that we should have had flying cars and personal robots by the then, the same thing I said Jan. 2020

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Catherine91UK on 01/02/20 at 9:16 am

I'm gonna turn 30 next year. By the end of the decade I'll be 38.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: J. Rob on 01/02/20 at 9:27 am

Well, since the 2010s sucked and nothing has changed yet, I agree so far :)

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: batfan2005 on 01/02/20 at 12:37 pm


Feels exactly the same as the 2010s so far.  ;D


So much for the great 2020 shift, lol

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Howard on 01/02/20 at 3:01 pm


I remember telling you after you hit 25 you'd start to care less about decadology or care about what people think of you or something like that  ;D


Just wait till he reaches his 40's.  ;D

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: CatwomanofV on 01/02/20 at 3:56 pm

You are all just a bunch of young whippersnappers.


Now GET OFF OF MY LAWN!!!!


:D ;D ;D ;D


Cat

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 01/02/20 at 4:03 pm


I actually remember saying on Jan 2010 that we should have had flying cars and personal robots by the then, the same thing I said Jan. 2020


I bought a used 2009 Chevy Malibu in October of 2010, and I remember thinking at the time that it could very well be the last gasoline powered car I ever owned.

But I traded it in last April for a newer Impala.  ;D

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 01/02/20 at 4:19 pm

In the early 2010s, 2020 seemed so far away... I honestly thought things would be really different and futuristic. But it really isn't. If people are not nitpicking and being honest with themselves, they can admit there really isn't that big of a difference between today and the early 2010s. Not talking about politics but technologically speaking and things like culture and stuff. It's not a different world like I thought it would be. It still feels as if we are in the 2010s decade, and many things that were popular in the early 2010s are still popular today. This was definitely not the case in 2010 when comparing 2010 to the early 2000s which were way different. I know many younger people will probably attack me for saying that but I think it's the truth lol.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Dundee on 01/02/20 at 4:39 pm

Futuristic is such a vague and bullsh*t term lol

But you know what! When I see stuff like this, then I say "damn we really do live in a futuristic world":

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Stuff like this wasn't possible in the early 2010s by the way lol

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 01/02/20 at 5:52 pm


Futuristic is such a vague and bullsh*t term lol

But you know what! When I see stuff like this, then I say "damn we really do live in a futuristic world":

Zh3-Mvrp1Lc

Stuff like this wasn't possible in the early 2010s by the way lol

Asia has always been futuristic no matter what era though. That stuff was possible in Japan and Shanghai, they have money for it and they use the money they have for futuristic tech.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: 2001 on 01/02/20 at 11:18 pm


In the early 2010s, 2020 seemed so far away... I honestly thought things would be really different and futuristic. But it really isn't. If people are not nitpicking and being honest with themselves, they can admit there really isn't that big of a difference between today and the early 2010s. Not talking about politics but technologically speaking and things like culture and stuff. It's not a different world like I thought it would be. It still feels as if we are in the 2010s decade, and many things that were popular in the early 2010s are still popular today. This was definitely not the case in 2010 when comparing 2010 to the early 2000s which were way different. I know many younger people will probably attack me for saying that but I think it's the truth lol.


No way. I'm basically the same age as you (with the added benefit of being in high school before smartphones) and it's becoming increasingly obvious smartphones changed our way of life waaaaay more than Internet enabled computers ever did (the latter feels like a novelty in retrospect rather than a game changer)

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Early2010sGuy on 01/02/20 at 11:38 pm

Haha, I love these prank threads  ;D

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Howard on 01/03/20 at 7:31 am

It won't suck for another few more years, give it some time though.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: annimal on 01/03/20 at 12:50 pm


You are all just a bunch of young whippersnappers.


Now GET OFF OF MY LAWN!!!!


:D ;D ;D ;D


Cat



if you have some grass seeds can I have some to plant in my dirt to be a garden area?

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: piecesof93 on 03/25/20 at 11:23 am

Lmaooo I'm dying of laughter

https://media.giphy.com/media/xT1R9QkNgPr062iHx6/giphy.gif

It's like the sarcasm spoke things into existence.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 03/25/20 at 11:32 am


Lmaooo I'm dying of laughter

https://media.giphy.com/media/xT1R9QkNgPr062iHx6/giphy.gif

It's like irony spoke things into existence.


;D

I know, right? Since events in pop culture have been moved to next year, cancelled, postponed, or transferred to online platforms (movies, social media concerts, etc), 2021 will be the new 2020 to me. Can't wait to see the potential golden year.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: oldmusicfan on 03/25/20 at 11:36 am


;D

I know, right? Since events in pop culture have been moved to next year, cancelled, postponed, or transferred to online platforms (movies, social media concerts, etc), 2021 will be the new 2020 to me. Can't wait to see the potential golden year.


The election won’t be postponed until next year. 2020 will still be the standout year of the 2020s, but you have to give it time.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: 2001 on 03/25/20 at 11:37 am


Lmaooo I'm dying of laughter

https://media.giphy.com/media/xT1R9QkNgPr062iHx6/giphy.gif

It's like the sarcasm spoke things into existence.


I was thinking of making a "21st century: The Century from Hell?" parody thread, but I didn't have the time.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 03/25/20 at 12:23 pm


The election won’t be postponed until next year. 2020 will still be the standout year of the 2020s, but you have to give it time.

Well, I'm not so sure if it'll be the standout year of the decade if almost everyone's stuck at home and not enjoying the pop culture trends outside of it.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 03/25/20 at 1:03 pm

The songs that came out in 2019 will probably be remembered as 2020 songs because right now my radio station is just repeating songs that were released in late 2019. And of course the songs that came out in early 2020 too. Either way 2020 will stand out and be remembered given everything that's going on and the election and all that.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: batfan2005 on 03/25/20 at 3:12 pm


The songs that came out in 2019 will probably be remembered as 2020 songs because right now my radio station is just repeating songs that were released in late 2019. And of course the songs that came out in early 2020 too. Either way 2020 will stand out and be remembered given everything that's going on and the election and all that.


Yeah, most of the hit songs are 2019 leftovers, like "Roxanne" by Arizona Zervas or Roddy Ricch. They are probably not recording a lot of music this year, so most of music will probably be on repeat.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: oldmusicfan on 03/25/20 at 5:53 pm

Someone always says the decade sucks at the start of the decade before it unravels. In 2029 or 2030, you will be saying the same thing. It seems as if things go down a notch with each new age.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Dundee on 03/26/20 at 5:21 am


2020 will still be the standout year of the 2020s, but you have to give it time.
Yeah it will definitely standout thanks to its horrifying terribleness ;D

The 2020s gonna start next year

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: oldmusicfan on 03/26/20 at 10:53 am


Yeah it will definitely standout thanks to its horrifying terribleness ;D

The 2020s gonna start next year


The 2020s have started already. This is the start of the 2020 with Sonic The Hedgehog in theaters, The Masked Singer becoming popular, TikTok, and the coronavirus being a major event.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 03/26/20 at 12:29 pm


The 2020s have started already. This is the start of the 2020 with Sonic The Hedgehog in theaters, The Masked Singer becoming popular, TikTok, and the coronavirus being a major event.

I agree the 2020s have started already. Clearly 2020 doesn't feel like the 2010s at all anymore given the virus and all that. This will always be remembered as an early '20s event.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 03/26/20 at 12:33 pm


The 2020s have started already. This is the start of the 2020 with Sonic The Hedgehog in theaters, The Masked Singer becoming popular, TikTok, and the coronavirus being a major event.


The Masked Singer was already popular in 2019.

TikTok had its boom in late 2018.

The Sonic The Hedgehog movie is based on an already-popular game franchise.

But I do agree that the coronavirus is a life-changing event and essentially shut out the 2010s reality for good.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: oldmusicfan on 03/26/20 at 2:01 pm


Literally nothing happened pop-culturally :(

Bring back the 2010s!


Mr. Shuggie, were the 2010s the best decade in your opinion?


The Masked Singer was already popular in 2019.

TikTok had its boom in late 2018.

The Sonic The Hedgehog movie is based on an already-popular game franchise.

But I do agree that the coronavirus is a life-changing event and essentially shut out the 2010s reality for good.


The Masked Singer will be on longer in the 2020s. It’s got the effect of The Arsenio Hall Show. The Arsenio Hall Show was popular immediately in 1989, but it’s remembered as an early 90s show because it was discussed all throughout the early 90s.

The folks in a 2010s thread said TikTok is popular now.

A Sonic the Hedgehog movie represents the mainstream 90s nostalgia in this time.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 03/30/20 at 11:56 am


So much for the great 2020 shift, lol

:-X It really did end up happening! Haha

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 03/30/20 at 11:57 am


It won't suck for another few more years, give it some time though.

The effects Covid-19 has and all the people getting sick really sucks though.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: exodus08 on 03/30/20 at 2:34 pm

I say March 2020 was the shift from The Late 10s to the Early 20s only because of the Lockdowns and Movie, Tv Show and Sports events either being cancelled, postponed.ect

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 03/30/20 at 2:35 pm


I say March 2020 was the shift from The Late 10s to the Early 20s only because of the Lockdowns and Movie, Tv Show and Sports events either being cancelled, postponed.ect

Yup exactly.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slashpop on 03/30/20 at 2:39 pm

I'm still trying to figure out the pop culture from 2018 to the present. I'm struggling to identify and have a proper sense of it.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: batfan2005 on 03/30/20 at 2:43 pm


I say March 2020 was the shift from The Late 10s to the Early 20s only because of the Lockdowns and Movie, Tv Show and Sports events either being cancelled, postponed.ect


And it's going start a chain reaction with any movie that hasn't wrapped up production/filming will likely delay it's release. The Tokyo Olympics will be held in Summer 2021. Not to mention the economic fall out and post apocalyptic scene that may follow. This is going to be a bumpy decade, and I don't see it getting better in 2021 even with a cure/vaccination for the virus.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 03/30/20 at 2:47 pm


I'm still trying to figure out the pop culture from 2018 to the present. I'm struggling to identify and have a proper sense of it.

It was trap music and Donald Trump, it was a dark era.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 03/30/20 at 2:50 pm


And it's going start a chain reaction with any movie that hasn't wrapped up production/filming will likely delay it's release. The Tokyo Olympics will be held in Summer 2021. Not to mention the economic fall out and post apocalyptic scene that may follow. This is going to be a bumpy decade, and I don't see it getting better in 2021 even with a cure/vaccination for the virus.

Yup. And even though this is a very unfortunate situation it could be used to spark creativity and artists have more time to make things as they are at home more often which could result in some pop culture renaissance and major backlash to 2010s commercialism.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: batfan2005 on 03/30/20 at 3:16 pm

I've been noticing when watching Hulu is all the commercials reflecting the current situation, like the ones dedicating the doctors and nurses as our heroes. It really reminded me of the September 2001 vibe with all the commercials/PSA's about FDNY and NYPD.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Howard on 03/30/20 at 3:35 pm


The effects Covid-19 has and all the people getting sick really sucks though.


I know, I agree.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: 2001 on 03/30/20 at 8:53 pm


I'm still trying to figure out the pop culture from 2018 to the present. I'm struggling to identify and have a proper sense of it.


Athleisure, curly hair, Fortnite, rap music and that purply/green '80s aesthetic.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Dundee on 03/31/20 at 6:17 am


I'm still trying to figure out the pop culture from 2018 to the present. I'm struggling to identify and have a proper sense of it.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/z5nin1RdQ4UZhv6fa1FNG7VE33imGqPgC4kKZIUjgf_up7E-Pj3AaojlMPwNNXaeGA
Basically all you need to know

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 03/31/20 at 7:31 am


Yup. And even though this is a very unfortunate situation it could be used to spark creativity and artists have more time to make things as they are at home more often which could result in some pop culture renaissance and major backlash to 2010s commercialism.


Out of all the positive possibilities after the virus subsides, this is one of my main hopes.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Howard on 03/31/20 at 7:42 am


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/z5nin1RdQ4UZhv6fa1FNG7VE33imGqPgC4kKZIUjgf_up7E-Pj3AaojlMPwNNXaeGA
Basically all you need to know


What is that a symbol of? ???

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 03/31/20 at 7:50 am


I'm still trying to figure out the pop culture from 2018 to the present. I'm struggling to identify and have a proper sense of it.


AirPods are in fashion, TikTok's the most popular social media platform for adolescents, VSCO girl culture's a thing, e-boys/e-girls exist now, and trap/hip-hop music is still the most consumed music genre in the world.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: batfan2005 on 03/31/20 at 7:51 am


What is that a symbol of? ???


I've seen it but can't think of what it is.

EDIT: Nevermind, it's TikTok. I just didn't think it had that symbol since it looks like a musical note. Since I'm not on TikTok I wouldn't know.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 03/31/20 at 10:06 am


I've been noticing when watching Hulu is all the commercials reflecting the current situation, like the ones dedicating the doctors and nurses as our heroes. It really reminded me of the September 2001 vibe with all the commercials/PSA's about FDNY and NYPD.


I also noticed commercials talking about the coronavirus on cable. From phone carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, to car companies like Ford, Toyota, Ram, and Nissan to food delivery services like GrubHub and DoorDash.

It goes to show us how life has changed throughout the US and the world.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Howard on 03/31/20 at 2:13 pm


I also noticed commercials talking about the coronavirus on cable. From phone carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, to car companies like Ford, Toyota, Ram, and Nissan to food delivery services like GrubHub and DoorDash.

It goes to show us how life has changed throughout the US and the world.


Even the Andrew Cuomo commercial talking about social distancing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX51CLIqGgA

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Katluver on 04/30/20 at 9:05 pm

And it's only gotten worse (noting that the op posted this on January 1st).

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Dundee on 04/30/20 at 10:09 pm


And it's only gotten worse (noting that the op posted this on January 1st).
My original post was meant as sarcastic satire, but it unfortunately backfired pretty badly on the longer run ;D

But hey, I still have some hope for the other 9 years left. It's this garbage year that just needs to be buried and forgotten forever.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Voiceofthe70s on 04/30/20 at 10:15 pm


My original post was meant as sarcastic satire, but it unfortunately backfired pretty badly on the longer run ;D

But hey, I still have some hope for the other 9 years left. It's this garbage year that just needs to be buried and forgotten forever.


It will never be forgotten. This pandemic is a historic event and will be in the history books with all the other historic events and years like 1918 and 2001.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Rainbowz on 04/30/20 at 10:33 pm

The 2020's is probably going to be one of those decades that starts out terribly and ends optimistically. If that's the case then it's going to be a reverse 1920s.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 04/30/20 at 11:13 pm


My original post was meant as sarcastic satire, but it unfortunately backfired pretty badly on the longer run ;D

But hey, I still have some hope for the other 9 years left. It's this garbage year that just needs to be buried and forgotten forever.

I don't think 2020 is a garbage year despite what happened... I think it's a good year actually. I've never felt better mentally.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: 2001 on 04/30/20 at 11:32 pm


I don't think 2020 is a garbage year despite what happened... I think it's a good year actually. I've never felt better mentally.


I'm with you on that. Toronto traffic has a way of draining your life soul. If covid-19 is what finally snaps sense into employers to start allowing staff to work from home (as a default) then I'd say it was a good crisis.

I actually read an article before this crisis started wondering why housing prices are skyrocketing in big cities. It postulated that as cities grew in the past, we got trains, then streetcars, and then personal cars, and this allowed people to commute from further distances away and kept housing costs low. But since cars, there has been nothing, no new innovation in locomotion, and there's only so far you can live away from work.

But work from home just might be that locomotive revolution that kills off insane housing prices and crazy commute times. And this crisis came just in time to help with that.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Dundee on 05/01/20 at 7:25 am


I don't think 2020 is a garbage year despite what happened... I think it's a good year actually. I've never felt better mentally.
Fine if your opinion on the year is entirely based on a completely egocentric level, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna like a year that ruined millions of lives in pretty horrifying conditions


The 2020's is probably going to be one of those decades that starts out terribly and ends optimistically. If that's the case then it's going to be a reverse 1920s.
Well to be honest the 1920s also started pretty bad with the flu pandemic and Europe still in ruins from the war. So hopefully the next years will mirror how the 1920s eventually panned out, even if that means something horrific will happen in 2029 too ;D

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 05/01/20 at 8:44 am


I'm with you on that. Toronto traffic has a way of draining your life soul. If covid-19 is what finally snaps sense into employers to start allowing staff to work from home (as a default) then I'd say it was a good crisis.

I actually read an article before this crisis started wondering why housing prices are skyrocketing in big cities. It postulated that as cities grew in the past, we got trains, then streetcars, and then personal cars, and this allowed people to commute from further distances away and kept housing costs low. But since cars, there has been nothing, no new innovation in locomotion, and there's only so far you can live away from work.

But work from home just might be that locomotive revolution that kills off insane housing prices and crazy commute times. And this crisis came just in time to help with that.


I also think companies utilizing work-at-home jobs more could be the next revolution of employment. Also, there's a possibility of more automation with robots manufacturing goods and other items in factories. But they could be replacing human factory workers, though.  :(

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: batfan2005 on 05/01/20 at 12:59 pm


The 2020's is probably going to be one of those decades that starts out terribly and ends optimistically. If that's the case then it's going to be a reverse 1920s.


The 1990's were like that, but mostly for me personally. We were also in an economic recession and there was the Persian Gulf situation.


I'm with you on that. Toronto traffic has a way of draining your life soul. If covid-19 is what finally snaps sense into employers to start allowing staff to work from home (as a default) then I'd say it was a good crisis.

I actually read an article before this crisis started wondering why housing prices are skyrocketing in big cities. It postulated that as cities grew in the past, we got trains, then streetcars, and then personal cars, and this allowed people to commute from further distances away and kept housing costs low. But since cars, there has been nothing, no new innovation in locomotion, and there's only so far you can live away from work.

But work from home just might be that locomotive revolution that kills off insane housing prices and crazy commute times. And this crisis came just in time to help with that.


Same here in Atlanta. The biggest problem we were facing here before the virus hit was the traffic and lack of mass transit options. Actually the worst thing about this year for me personally is unrelated to the virus. It's a situation me and my family are going through. Other than that, I like the working from home part and I'm not much for social gatherings anyway. The one disappointment is the Tokyo Olympics getting postponed, and also some movies getting delayed.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Howard on 05/01/20 at 4:17 pm


My original post was meant as sarcastic satire, but it unfortunately backfired pretty badly on the longer run ;D

But hey, I still have some hope for the other 9 years left. It's this garbage year that just needs to be buried and forgotten forever.


Maybe something good will come out of this decade.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: #Infinity on 05/04/20 at 3:07 am

Well, the darkly ironic thing is that I entered 2020 prepared to prance across green pastures, but then I got hit by bad news at every corner. I had to learn how to cope to a whole new level, despite how much stronger and together I've become since I first joined this forum.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 05/04/20 at 9:32 am


Well, the darkly ironic thing is that I entered 2020 prepared to prance across green pastures, but then I got hit by bad news at every corner. I had to learn how to cope to a whole new level, despite how much stronger and together I've become since I first joined this forum.


Welcome back to the forum! I hope you're doing well.  :)

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Kairosan117 on 05/06/20 at 9:47 pm


I've been noticing when watching Hulu is all the commercials reflecting the current situation, like the ones dedicating the doctors and nurses as our heroes. It really reminded me of the September 2001 vibe with all the commercials/PSA's about FDNY and NYPD.


Does anyone else feel that because it’s a leap year that what was meant for 2021 is done in 2020? Yeah those commercials scream “dystopian dark 2020ish” feelings to me. We’re definitely deep in that pussycat Of 2020’s.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 05/06/20 at 9:50 pm


Does anyone else feel that because it’s a leap year that what was meant for 2021 is done in 2020? Yeah those commercials scream “dystopian dark 2020ish” feelings to me. We’re definitely deep in that pussycat Of 2020’s.

What do you mean by "what was meant for 2021". How can anything be meant for any year before it happens?

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Sman12 on 05/07/20 at 1:11 pm


Does anyone else feel that because it’s a leap year that what was meant for 2021 is done in 2020? Yeah those commercials scream “dystopian dark 2020ish” feelings to me. We’re definitely deep in that pussycat Of 2020’s.


It now makes more sense for 2020 to be a leap year, because I want to leap my way out of this year.  ;D

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/07/20 at 3:00 pm


It now makes more sense for 2020 to be a leap year, because I want to leap my way out of this year.  ;D
...and it is a Full Moon tonight!

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/28/20 at 4:29 pm


Does anyone else feel that because it’s a leap year that what was meant for 2021 is done in 2020? Yeah those commercials scream “dystopian dark 2020ish” feelings to me. We’re definitely deep in that pussycat Of 2020’s.
Just wait for the next Leap Year for event to happen?

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: batfan2005 on 05/29/20 at 7:25 am


What do you mean by "what was meant for 2021". How can anything be meant for any year before it happens?


Actually 2022 was supposed to be dark and depressing year according to the previous cycles. It still might be, even worse than 2020 which is a scary thought.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: annimal on 05/29/20 at 10:33 am

bicycle or motorcycle?

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/29/20 at 10:37 am


bicycle or motorcycle?
Bicycles are cheaper

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Howard on 05/29/20 at 1:41 pm


Actually 2022 was supposed to be dark and depressing year according to the previous cycles. It still might be, even worse than 2020 which is a scary thought.


We don't know yet for another 2 more years.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/29/20 at 1:46 pm


Actually 2022 was supposed to be dark and depressing year according to the previous cycles. It still might be, even worse than 2020 which is a scary thought.
Are we expecting a long powercut for that year?

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 05/29/20 at 2:50 pm


Actually 2022 was supposed to be dark and depressing year according to the previous cycles. It still might be, even worse than 2020 which is a scary thought.

What do you mean by previous cycles?

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: DisneysRetro on 05/29/20 at 6:26 pm


It does suck.

I'm going to turn 50 this year.  ;D


Hey 50 is a good age ! It’s your golden years and plus to me you are still young enough to enjoy so many cool things. My grandparents are late 60’s early 70’s and they still enjoy riding roller coasters at Disneyland haha.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: annimal on 05/29/20 at 7:31 pm

my dad is 50 and he has a shirt that says  I may be old but I got to see all the cool bands

I'm jealous

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: 2001 on 05/29/20 at 8:06 pm


Bicycles are cheaper


I heard bicycle sales are surging, which is not something I saw coming. Hope to see more fellow cyclists on the trails, just not my secret spots :P

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: annimal on 05/29/20 at 9:06 pm


Bicycles are cheaper


okay

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Howard on 05/30/20 at 4:02 am


Hey 50 is a good age ! It’s your golden years and plus to me you are still young enough to enjoy so many cool things. My grandparents are late 60’s early 70’s and they still enjoy riding roller coasters at Disneyland haha.


Thanks for making me feel good.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: batfan2005 on 05/30/20 at 9:41 am


What do you mean by previous cycles?


2020 was supposed to have been like 2004 and 1988, both were feel good years with very minimal if any tragedies. Even the Olympics got cancelled/postponed this year. The order has been disrupted.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Dundee on 05/30/20 at 2:36 pm


2020 was supposed to have been like 2004 and 1988, both were feel good years with very minimal if any tragedies. Even the Olympics got cancelled/postponed this year. The order has been disrupted.
I feel like every time I log into this forum I always read about a new " years cycle".

1988 was the year the AIDS outbreak started to go out of control, and 2004 was the year the avian flu and SARS outbreaks were peaking, so 2020 kind of is like both.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: 2001 on 05/30/20 at 2:42 pm


I feel like every time I log into this forum I always read about a new " years cycle".

1988 was the year the AIDS outbreak started to go out of control, and 2004 was the year the avian flu and SARS outbreaks were peaking, so 2020 kind of is like both.


SARS was early 2003. By 2004 it was gone. There is no cycle lol.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: Slim95 on 05/30/20 at 3:05 pm


I feel like every time I log into this forum I always read about a new " years cycle".

1988 was the year the AIDS outbreak started to go out of control, and 2004 was the year the avian flu and SARS outbreaks were peaking, so 2020 kind of is like both.

I'm guilty of that too.  ;D But I changed my mind and agree there's not some special order or theory things just happen when they happen.

Subject: Re: This decade sucks!

Written By: batfan2005 on 05/31/20 at 6:59 am


I'm guilty of that too.  ;D But I changed my mind and agree there's not some special order or theory things just happen when they happen.


I always believed it's bad luck to release a song or movie that is similar to 15 years ago instead of 16, because it might disrupt order in the universe, lol. For example Spider-Man Homecoming should have been released in 2018 instead of 2017, since 2002 was when the first Spider-Man with Tobey Maguire was released. And now the order has been disrupted, the new Batman movie might not be released when it was supposed to in 2021, which is 16 years from 2005 when Batman Begins was released. Speaking of 2005, I remember when I first joined this forum and was bothered when 2005 was compared to 1990 instead of 1989 (the year of Tim Burton's Batman).

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