- The Australian bush fires.
- The assassination of Qasem Suleimani, commander of Iran's Quds Force, in Baghdad by the American military
- The United Kingdom leaves the European Union (January 31)

What a start to the decade eh  :o

Previous editions: 2019, 2018

Didn't the Australian Bush Fires start at the beginning of last month?

The assassination is a bigger deal than people think. That may very well have triggered World War 3.

#ThanksTrump

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/twitter-is-convinced-world-war-3-is-imminent-after-u-s-kills-iran-s-top-general-1.4752020
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-50982073

No way this is gonna end up in WWIII, no country is dumb enough to play into Trump's mess.
Twitter is being silly as usual.

Didn't the Australian Bush Fires start at the beginning of last month?


Yeah, and they continue to scorch homes, forests and other buildings further down southeast.

- The Australian bush fires.
- The assassination of Qasem Suleimani, commander of Iran's Quds Force, in Baghdad by the American military
- The United Kingdom leaves the European Union (January 31)

What a start to the decade eh  :o



Indeed the Australian bush fires are tragic. 

Didn't the Australian Bush Fires start at the beginning of last month?


Yep, and they carried over to and reached their peak (or have yet to reach their peak) this month

I think natunal disasters are usually forgotten or become less vivid with time if they're not affecting people locally. Yet, human-caused ones like terrorist attacks or big political events are remembered more.

Sorry to say it, but I don't think many non-Aussies will remember the bush fires vividly by 2029, as tragic as it is. Also somehow tsunamies, sinking cities and devastating earthquakes often make a bigger impression ton people abroad than droughts or fires for some reason.


I disagree. Australia is experiencing some of the worst wildfires in its history. People had to evacuate their homes by sea because of the rapid and raging fires. There are even wildfires that are the size of Manhattan. The damage cost is going to be ASTOUNDING. :o

- The Australian bush fires.
- The assassination of Qasem Suleimani, commander of Iran's Quds Force, in Baghdad by the American military
- The United Kingdom leaves the European Union (January 31)

What a start to the decade eh  :o

Previous editions: 2019, 2018
Well, this is what happens if we give neoliberals and fascists more power. That's what the 2020s would be remembered for I reckon.

I think natunal disasters are usually forgotten or become less vivid with time if they're not affecting people locally. Yet, human-caused ones like terrorist attacks or big political events are remembered more.

Sorry to say it, but I don't think many non-Aussies will remember the bush fires vividly by 2029, as tragic as it is. Also somehow tsunamies, sinking cities and devastating earthquakes often make a bigger impression ton people abroad than droughts or fires for some reason.


I think now that the #ClimateCrisis is a huge social media movement, it will take a longer time to be forgotten. People are still talking about the Amazon fires (which were caused by humans rather than climate change) even though they happened a while ago. I think we can also expect forest fires to happen more often too.

Putting money over people's lives and the environment.

I think now that the #ClimateCrisis is a huge social media movement, it will take a longer time to be forgotten. People are still talking about the Amazon fires (which were caused by humans rather than climate change) even though they happened a while ago. I think we can also expect forest fires to happen more often too.
I can thank Extinction Rebellion in part for helping attention to this to persist.

Earthquake in Puerto Rico. This really has been an eventful first week of the new year/decade.

* #Megxit
* Iran shooting down PS752 (Ukranian International Airlines Flight 752).

Less important ones:
* Japan switches its name order (in English). Starting in 2020, Japanese family names are written first, and personal names written last. E.g. Shinzo Abe is now Abe Shinzo.
* Carlos Ghosn and his escape from Japan to Lebanon.
* Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Saïd Al Saïd,  dies.
* Pro-independence candidate Tsai Ing-Wen is re-elected president of Taiwan, to China's ire.

* Coronavirus spreading from Wuhan, China
* The tragic death of Kobe Bryant

I hope 2021 lets up because this year is already too cursed af  :-\\

I can' believe he's gone! Hopefully this is the type of year that starts bad but improves to become good in the second half like 2013. I prefer this type to starting good and then turning bad like 2001, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016.

Here some less important/local ones:
* A bad earthquake hit Turkey - 31 victims so far.
* A city of more than 125 000 has water running out and its dam now looks like a tiny river.

* A weird, once-in-several decades type road accident here. A guy was smashed between two trams. What's the chance of a multiple vehicle colision involving 4 trams?

Tram No. 1 had a tech issue and stopped for fixing near a tram stop. Trams No. 2 and 3 each were waiting for the issue to be fixed behind it.

The person driving tram No. 4 didn't stop and crashed right into tram No. 3 as she didn't have time to react (the tracks are in a curve with bad visibility but she claims she suddenly felt sick (gut feeling of sth bad happening?)). A passenger was just crossing the tracks between trams No. 2 and No. 3. and he's gone. They say he was texting while crossing but even if he wasn't the plave and time were wrong. The driver, other passengers and drivers were hurt but are OK.

* Coronavirus spreading from Wuhan, China
* The tragic death of Kobe Bryant

I hope 2021 lets up because this year is already too cursed af  :-\\

There are always celebrity deaths every year. Coronavirus is the big thing they're talking about this month.

There are always celebrity deaths every year. Coronavirus is the big thing they're talking about this month.

And this morning I heard that there were some recently discovered cases of it in California, from people who had traveled to and from Asia. :o

And this morning I heard that there were some recently discovered cases of it in California, from people who had traveled to and from Asia. :o

I hope they can contain the illness! I don't want to see it around here.  :o

Just think we’re still in January and a lot has happened. I wonder what the rest of the year and decade have in store for us.

* Coronavirus spreading from Wuhan, China
* The tragic death of Kobe Bryant

I hope 2021 lets up because this year is already too cursed af  :-\\

I was really hoping for 2020 to have a great start.  :-\\

Gotta be honest, I had never heard of Kobe Bryant until yesterday. Basketball isn’t a big sport in the UK though.

It's much fun to play compared to European football/socker imo.

There are always celebrity deaths every year. Coronavirus is the big thing they're talking about this month.


Would this be the worst virus than other past viruses?

Just think we’re still in January and a lot has happened. I wonder what the rest of the year and decade have in store for us.


We'll just have to wait and find out.

There are always celebrity deaths every year. Coronavirus is the big thing they're talking about this month.

Well, in terms of sports and overall entertainment, Kobe's death is gonna be the big thing this month.

But in other news, the coronavirus is swift and deadly, so I do get your point on that.

Just think we’re still in January and a lot has happened. I wonder what the rest of the year and decade have in store for us.

Like any year you have to take the good with the bad.


I was really hoping for 2020 to have a great start.  :-\\

Just because the news mentions negative things doesn't mean good things aren't happening too.

Like any year you have to take the good with the bad.
Just because the news mentions negative things doesn't mean good things aren't happening too.

Well, of course. I wasn't trying to imply there were always bad things that happened thus far in 2020, but I'm really not impressed with most current events such as the coronavirus, peak US/Iran tensions, the Ukrainian airliner shootdown, the impeachment trial, and now Kobe's helicopter crash.

And pop culture right now is pretty much an extension of the late 2010s, so I wasn't really too excited about things anyway.

At least my family and friends are still alive, so that's one positive thing.

I hope they can contain the illness! I don't want to see it around here.  :o

Agreed!

Sman12, makes .e think why not spend less time watching TV and being online and rather spend more time with peope in real life. It's those memories we have with them that matter. :)

Sman12, makes .e think why not spend less time watching TV and being online and rather spend more time with peope in real life. It's those memories we have with them that matter. :)

I'm glad I have you guys. You all honestly make me feel better with your optimism on things. It's just that after my late mom died and my stepmom becoming an insufferable jerk, I just feel more depressed than happy. I guess I'm just emotional. And don't worry, I have been into therapy sessions, but my stepmom and I are really in a strained relationship right now.  :-\\

Hm. Can't really say yet. Maybe around October?

It's much fun to play compared to European football/socker imo.

I liked playing basketball when I was younger funnily enough.

Would this the worst virus than other past viruses?
Not report as the worse yet, the flu epidemic in 1918 millions suffered.

Sman12, makes .e think why not spend less time watching TV and being online and rather spend more time with peope in real life. It's those memories we have with them that matter. :)


It's always good to spend time with friends and family.  :)

I liked playing basketball when I was younger funnily enough.


I remember the game Horse.

I remember the game Horse.

I played that one in grade school. I think the first player to completely spell out "Horse" (that is, miss five total shots) loses?

I played that one in grade school. I think the first player to completely spell out "Horse" (that is, miss five total shots) loses?



Yes, that is exactly how the game is played.

I remember the game Horse.

I played that one in grade school. I think the first player to completely spell out "Horse" (that is, miss five total shots) loses?
How was that game "Horse" played?

How was that game "Horse" played?


https://jr.nba.com/how-to-play-horse/

https://jr.nba.com/how-to-play-horse/
Thank you, and I have never played it.

Thank you, and I have never played it.


I think it's more popular in The U.S.

I think it's more popular in The U.S.
Basketball is more popular in The U.S. too.

Basketball is more popular in The U.S. too.

That's true, Horse is played on a basketball court, using only one hoop.

That's true, Horse is played on a basketball court, using only one hoop.



And if a person misses a shot, he spells out Horse.

And if a person misses a shot, he spells out Horse.

That is, s/he gets a letter in the word. First miss gives them the letter H, second miss gives them O, etcetera.

On topic, I think this year will be remembered for the Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal, which unfolded earlier this month. The Houston Astros (Major League Baseball) were accused of "stealing signs" (via use of technology) during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. This led to Alex Cora (who was on the Astros' coaching staff in 2017, the year they won it all; and became the Boston Red Sox' manager the following year) parting ways with the Boston Red Sox, after managing that team in 2018 (to a World Series title) and 2019 (failing to make the postseason). The Astros parted ways with general manager Jeff Luhnow and field manager AJ Hinch, both of whom were suspended for this entire year.

I think it's more popular in The U.S.
I was forced to play basketball when at school for I was tall for my age, but the school had no team to play competitively.

Chiefs winning the Superbowl. The halftime show with Shakira and J-Lo, and the reaction (mainly by Boomer ladies).

Chiefs winning the Superbowl. The halftime show with Shakira and J-Lo, and the reaction (mainly by Boomer ladies).

It was a great Superbowl, and I love that after 30+ years, Reid finally gets the chip. I'm from Philly, and it was cathartic for me to see his Chiefs win.

A new president
The bushfires... I have cried countless times thinking of all the animals that perished so painfully in those fires.

A new president
The bushfires... I have cried countless times thinking of all the animals that perished so painfully in those fires.

I hope they died from smoke inhalation rather than burning to death..  That would be awful.

The bushfires... I have cried countless times thinking of all the animals that perished so painfully in those fires.

I fear for the animals too, and hope that no species become extinct in the natural habitat.

I fear for the animals too, and hope that no species become extinct in the natural habitat.


I agree 100 percent.

A new president
The bushfires... I have cried countless times thinking of all the animals that perished so painfully in those fires.

Those poor koalas and kangaroos...  :\'(

Those poor koalas and kangaroos...  :\'(
The television footage looked horrific, distressing to watch. 

11 people killed by a far right terrorist nut job in Germany... :\'(

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51567971

11 people killed by a far right terrorist nut job in Germany... :\'(

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51567971

My condolences go out to the victims' families. Too bad that there are those still out here that hate people because of things they can't control like race.

11 people killed by a far right terrorist nut job in Germany... :\'(

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51567971


RIP. Those people had no idea that today would be their last. I hope Germany makes it through these trying times.  :\'(

The controversy over Quaden Bayles.

The controversy over Quaden Bayles.

Just checked that story on my Twitter feed. People were debating on whether the kid was a 18-year-old guy posing as a 9-year old kid or not (turns out he's actually 9 and the reason for his bullying was due to his dwarfism). And wow, this story really is heartbreaking. I hope he knows that he has an global outpouring of support.

Coronavirus, coronavirus, coronavirus.

Coronavirus, coronavirus, coronavirus.

Coronavirus, coronavirus, coronavirus.

Corona Virus followed by global economic and societal collapse i.e The Great Depression 2.0 or as some people on Twitter are suggesting it be called “The Big Sad”

Coronavirus, coronavirus, coronavirus.


And the fact that a vaccine is probably gonna be out in the next 12-18 months shows us that we may have to deal with this pandemic a whole lot longer.  >:(

And the fact that a vaccine is probably gonna be out in the next 12-18 months shows us that we may have to deal with this pandemic a whole lot longer.  >:(


Sadly 2020 might still be a "good" year compared to the ones to follow. At least people were laughing at the Coronavirus memes in 2020. Not just the virus but the economic fallout as a result, and possible civil unrest. It could be as close to a post apocalyptic society as we've ever seen.

My 3rd cousin shooting himself in the head, in front of his wife and 9-year-old daughters.

Happened last night.

Always thought he was a real butt head.  Now I have one more reason to think so.  Now his kids have to live with that nonsense.  :\'(

My 3rd cousin shooting himself in the head, in front of his wife and 9-year-old daughters.

Happened last night.

Always thought he was a real butt head.  Now I have one more reason to think so.  Now his kids have to live with that nonsense.  :\'(


Oh, my. I'm sorry that you all had to go through with that.  :\'(

Coronavirus, coronavirus, coronavirus.


I think this will be discussed for many months to come.

My 3rd cousin shooting himself in the head, in front of his wife and 9-year-old daughters.

Happened last night.

Always thought he was a real butt head.  Now I have one more reason to think so.  Now his kids have to live with that nonsense.  :\'(


Sorry to hear that LB. :(

My 3rd cousin shooting himself in the head, in front of his wife and 9-year-old daughters.

Happened last night.

Always thought he was a real butt head.  Now I have one more reason to think so.  Now his kids have to live with that nonsense.  :\'(

Sorry to hear that. There is too much going on right now!

Well.. now this question has an obvious answer

The peak of the 2018 to 2021 bridge.

The peak of the 2018 to 2021 bridge.

Ooh, a bridge.  :)

Can you elaborate on that?

Wearing surgical masks in public becoming common even in the West (they were a thing in Asia for a long time). This is a huge change in fashion and acceptance of them due to the Covid scare. I bet from now on we'll see them every flu season even after the whole coronavirus thing is over.

Ooh, a bridge.  :)

Can you elaborate on that?


The very late 2010s were when we were getting to the very early 2020s. In the very early 2020s we will start to see the culture that began in 2018 go downhill.

Wearing surgical masks in public becoming common even in the West (they were a thing in Asia for a long time). This is a huge change in fashion and acceptance of them due to the Covid scare. I bet from now on we'll see them every flu season even after the whole coronavirus thing is over.


I want to get a face mask that has a chain mail decorative front piece.  8)

The very late 2010s were when we were getting to the very early 2020s. In the very early 2020s we will start to see the culture that began in 2018 go downhill.


Oh, I see. So things like trap music and VSCO/e-boy/e-girl culture will be part of it. Makes sense.

Wearing surgical masks in public becoming common even in the West (they were a thing in Asia for a long time). This is a huge change in fashion and acceptance of them due to the Covid scare. I bet from now on we'll see them every flu season even after the whole coronavirus thing is over.



I think wearing surgical masks will wind up being a Halloween mask.

All the Coronavirus related terms and phrases such as social distancing and flattening the curve. Also Tiger King, not directly Coronavirus related but everyone watched while in quarantine. It's like Birdbox in late 2018 with all the social media posts.

All the Coronavirus related terms and phrases such as social distancing and flattening the curve. Also Tiger King, not directly Coronavirus related but everyone watched while in quarantine. It's like Birdbox in late 2018 with all the social media posts.
I cannot get into box sets, only friends, but thanks for reminding me, I still need to see Bird Box.

All the Coronavirus related terms and phrases such as social distancing and flattening the curve. Also Tiger King, not directly Coronavirus related but everyone watched while in quarantine. It's like Birdbox in late 2018 with all the social media posts.


Bird Box is such an overrated movie. It was an interesting concept for invisible monsters making people kill themselves but it was ruined by a contrived script.

I haven't seen Tiger King, but I heard a lot of hype for it. So I'll watch it soon.

Bird Box is such an overrated movie. It was an interesting concept for invisible monsters making people kill themselves but it was ruined by a contrived script.
I guess then "A Quiet Place" is far superior?

I guess then "A Quiet Place" is far superior?


Haven't seen that yet either.  ;D

But it looks more interesting.

Haven't seen that yet either.  ;D

But it looks more interesting.
It is, and received an nomination for an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing at the 91st Academy Awards.

Also Coronavirus related but the protests to reopen America. Also the 5G towers scare.

Also Coronavirus related but the protests to reopen America. Also the 5G towers scare.
The 5G Towers is completely fake news.

The 5G Towers is completely fake news.

When my school implemented Wifi in 2005 a lot of parents kept their kids away from school and picketed outside the building with signs like "WiFi causes cancer". And now 5G is supposed to cause COVID-19. It reminded me of that ;D

When my school implemented Wifi in 2005 a lot of parents kept their kids away from school and picketed outside the building with signs like "WiFi causes cancer". And now 5G is supposed to cause COVID-19. It reminded me of that ;D


Unfortunately, some things don't change.

I think wearing surgical masks will wind up being a Halloween mask.

I don't think there'll be a Halloween, that's not social distancing!  :D :o

I don't think there'll be a Halloween, that's not social distancing!  :D :o



Can you do it over the phone?

I don't think there'll be a Halloween, that's not social distancing!  :D :o
Can you do it over the phone?
How about Zoom?

How about Zoom?


Zoom's been getting a lot of heat lately, especially with their lack of security features (until the 5.0 update, apparently). I think Google Meet's more safer.

Zoom's been getting a lot of heat lately, especially with their lack of security features (until the 5.0 update, apparently). I think Google Meet's more safer.
I believe it is all down to the participants have a shared password, the report of hackers breaking into conferences were non-password access.

I believe it is all down to the participants have a shared password, the report of hackers breaking into conferences were non-password access.


Well, the 5.0 update is an improvement of their encryption standards, making call data more resistant to be intercepted, hacked or routed to countries like China. But I'm still skeptical.  :(

Well, the 5.0 update is an improvement of their encryption standards, making call data more resistant to be intercepted, hacked or routed to countries like China. But I'm still skeptical.  :(
Hopefully all will be back to normal soon?

Zoom's been getting a lot of heat lately, especially with their lack of security features (until the 5.0 update, apparently). I think Google Meet's more safer.


Is that available for Firefox?

The importance of online communication has really increased significantly because of the pandemic. We've always had it but it feels more "essential" now as all services are relying on the internet to keep their businesses running.

The importance of online communication has really increased significantly because of the pandemic. We've always had it but it feels more "essential" now as all services are relying on the internet to keep their businesses running.
i.e. shops closing their doors to customers but continuing online or forming a delivery service for their goods.

i.e. shops closing their doors to customers but continuing online or forming a delivery service for their goods.


Such as food and groceries is another way you can get stuff delivered to your door.

Such as food and groceries is another way you can get stuff delivered to your door.
The food stores are still open, but have queuing outside and a limited number of customers inside.

The importance of online communication has really increased significantly because of the pandemic. We've always had it but it feels more "essential" now as all services are relying on the internet to keep their businesses running.


No doubt. We're actually lucky that we now live in an era with modern technology and have instant internet access to news, communication, and research. We need it more than ever.

2020 will remembered as a year equivalent to having multiple bleeding hemorrhoids and constipation at once.

2020 will remembered as a year equivalent to having multiple bleeding hemorrhoids and constipation at once.


Well, that's certainly a graphic comparison.    :o

But I think we should keep hoping for the best in a dark time like this.  :)

2020 will remembered as a year equivalent to having multiple bleeding hemorrhoids and constipation at once.


Soon to be followed by ‘Rhoid Rage.

2020 will remembered as a year equivalent to having multiple bleeding hemorrhoids and constipation at once.

That's what people said about 2016 and that was one of my favourite years of the decade... Although saying that for 2016 was a little ridiculous because the only reason people hated it was because celebrities who were already aging were dying (oh and Trump got elected, big whoop). Well this year much more people including regular people are dying so it's at least more understandable. But I like 2020 regardless, good year for my personal life.

One of best memes I've seen, the caption reads "If 2020 was a Spades hand" and in the picture of the hand there are no spades ♠ and nothing higher than a jack.

One of best memes I've seen, the caption reads "If 2020 was a Spades hand" and in the picture of the hand there are no spades ♠ and nothing higher than a jack.


Lol. I just saw that on Google images.  ;D

Murder hornets

Murder hornets
There is an influx of dangerous Insects?

There is an influx of dangerous Insects?


Yeah, there were two confirmed sightings of them in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. They could decimate bee populations and are potentially more deadly than bees.

Yeah, there were two confirmed sightings of them in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. They could decimate bee populations and are potentially more deadly than bees.
Hopefully the Atlantic Ocean will be a long distance for them to fly over?

Hopefully the Atlantic Ocean will be a long distance for them to fly over?


Who knows? They came from Asia (somehow) and apparently they're now in the U.S.

Who knows? They came from Asia (somehow) and apparently they're now in the U.S.
I have a feeling trapped in cargo in transportation.

- The shooting death of Ahmaud Aubrey and the #irunwithmaud movement on his birthday (it was especially big news in Georgia)
- ObamaGate

Murder hornets
A presenter on radio today, mentioned about these new hornets, I hope they stay away.

A presenter on radio today, mentioned about these new hornets, I hope they stay away.


Where were they located?

Where were they located?
Not yet in the UK, but elsewhere

*Historic SpaceX Dragon spaceflight postponed to May 30th due to inclement weather.

*Minneapolis black man George Floyd is killed by a police officer kneeing his neck for far too long, and he isn't resisting arrest. This sparks major outrage.

*Amy Cooper, who didn't put her dog on a leash in Central Park as she violated that rule, called the cops on a black man, who correctly reprimanded her, for being black.

This is America in 2020 so far.

The looting at Target in Minneapolis.

I lowkey feel like the world is coming to an end.

The looting at Target in Minneapolis.

I lowkey feel like the world is coming to an end.


2020 is depressing to me as well. There are worse years in history, but this is probably the most tragic year that I've ever personally witnessed.

2020 is depressing to me as well. There are worse years in history, but this is probably the most tragic year that I've ever personally witnessed.

I’m way more mad about the fact that people are literally justifying this violent protest. It’s one thing to be angry about the killing of George Floyd. It’s another to literally put other people’s lives at risk and destroy a store. This will only make it even worse for black people in the future. Two wrongs don’t make a right.

I’m way more mad about the fact that people are literally justifying this violent protest. It’s one thing to be angry about the killing of George Floyd. It’s another to literally put other people’s lives at risk and destroy a store. This will only make it even worse for black people in the future. Two wrongs don’t make a right.


Amen. This whole situation is just disgusting. Floyd probably wouldn't want these riots. These riots don't serve justice, they serve destruction.

2020 is depressing to me as well. There are worse years in history, but this is probably the most tragic year that I've ever personally witnessed.


Same here, 2020 is supposed to be a year of vision and looking towards the future, it's been going down a bad path. :(

Regarding the George Floyd incident, if you think about it it's an indirect effect of the Coronavirus. He lost his job during the pandemic amid the mass job losses. All he did was use a counterfeit 20 dollar bill which ended up with the police officer choking him to death with his knee. Of course I don't condone the riots and looting, but I'm for peaceful protests. He deserves justice and the officer deserves to be charged with murder. We are seeing a second wave of the BLM movement, only this time whites and people of other races are involved on social media and protests. As we mentioned, the aftermath of the Coronavirus such as economic downturn, people learning to regather after being in quarantine, and just overall being on edge, it's not going to be pretty.

The looting at Target in Minneapolis.

I lowkey feel like the world is coming to an end.
In response to this, I understand someone has had his Twitter message censored?

Armhad Arbery

Armhad Arbery


And Breonna Taylor.

As America reopens, we now have another crisis: police brutality.

2020 should have its own history book at this point.

Also yesterday, Trump signed an Executive Order on Section 230 to regulate censorship on social media companies like Twitter, but the piece of legislation is important for the Internet so that the online providers should not be found liable for what individuals say on their platforms.

The ramifications of this could be dangerous for any tech company, because they could get sued for what that person said.  >:(

As America reopens, we now have another crisis: police brutality.

2020 should have its own history book at this point.


With a whole load of pages.  :o

It seems like the protests now are making the Coronavirus seem like old news. It's like they are not worried about that anymore, although some of the protesters are wearing masks.

It seems like the protests now are making the Coronavirus seem like old news. It's like they are not worried about that anymore, although some of the protesters are wearing masks.


The virus doesn't appear to be as virulent in the summer. My uneducated guess is that a lot of otherwise asymptomatic people are also simultaneously inflicted with the common cold, which makes them sneeze and spread the disease in the winter but wouldn't in the summer.

I'm not happy with what I'm witnessing right now. Now the rioting over the George Floyd situation has spread nationwide and it's going on in Atlanta too (MY HOME), and I'm sickened by what I'm seeing.  :-\\  I know the riots have spread nationwide to multiple locations outside of Minneapolis and not just Atlanta too, but this feels more personal to me because I'm straight from Atlanta seeing this on my local news and it's very real. Oh, and Trump's attitude in response to this horrible choke to death murder has been unacceptable on soo many levels, but that's Trump as always.  ::)

I think 2020 will also be remembered for the Australian Wildfires that occurred in January of this year.

I'm not happy with what I'm witnessing right now. Now the rioting over the George Floyd situation has spread nationwide and it's going on in Atlanta too (MY HOME), and I'm sickened by what I'm seeing.  :-\\  I know the riots have spread nationwide to multiple locations outside of Minneapolis and not just Atlanta too, but this feels more personal to me because I'm straight from Atlanta seeing this on my local news and it's very real. Oh, and Trump's attitude in response to this horrible choke to death murder has been unacceptable on soo many levels, but that's Trump as always.  ::)


Atlanta is my home too, and I'm disappointed because I know we're better than that.

I'm not happy with what I'm witnessing right now. Now the rioting over the George Floyd situation has spread nationwide and it's going on in Atlanta too (MY HOME), and I'm sickened by what I'm seeing.  :-\\  I know the riots have spread nationwide to multiple locations outside of Minneapolis and not just Atlanta too, but this feels more personal to me because I'm straight from Atlanta seeing this on my local news and it's very real. Oh, and Trump's attitude in response to this horrible choke to death murder has been unacceptable on soo many levels, but that's Trump as always.  ::)

I think there's supposed to be a protest in Philadelphia tomorrow and honestly I'm scared. I was born in Philadelphia and I go to Philadelphia. I can't imagine how it'll be.

Jesus now I already want to go back to when coronavirus was the only big news.  :-\\

Atlanta is my home too, and I'm disappointed because I know we're better than that.



There's other ways to deal with things besides stopping a guy from breathing by just sitting on his neck.  ::)

Jesus now I already want to go back to when coronavirus was the only big news.  :-\\


I never thought I'd see the day in 2020 that there's a main story that overshadowed COVID-19 in America, but here we are.


I think there's supposed to be a protest in Philadelphia tomorrow and honestly I'm scared. I was born in Philadelphia and I go to Philadelphia. I can't imagine how it'll be.


I live near Philly, and I HOPE there aren't any hooligans mingling with peaceful protestors.  :(

Jesus now I already want to go back to when coronavirus was the only big news.  :-\\


And then there will be the next tragic event that will make us want to go back to this, and the Coronavirus outbreak in March made us want to go back to mourning the loss of Kobe.

And then there will be the next tragic event that will make us want to go back to this, and the Coronavirus outbreak in March made us want to go back to mourning the loss of Kobe.


Tragedies upon tragedies: 2020 in a nutshell.

A gleam of hope in a dark time. America and the world is now in a new era. SpaceX and NASA just made private spaceflight possible. Here are some pictures I've taken of the Dragon launching.

May 30, 2020 - American spaceflight is back.

https://i.ibb.co/cyRccQP/20200530-154845.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/XDtwYtD/20200530-152530.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/1T9yVzQ/20200530-153703.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/mHtFssF/20200530-153541.jpg

I also think 2020 will be remembered for the election happening later this year. As well as the peace plan Donald Trump announce in January for the nation of Israel. A lot of things happened this year.

A gleam of hope in a dark time. America and the world is now in a new era. SpaceX and NASA just made private spaceflight possible. Here are some pictures I've taken of the Dragon launching.

May 30, 2020 - American spaceflight is back.

https://i.ibb.co/cyRccQP/20200530-154845.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/XDtwYtD/20200530-152530.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/1T9yVzQ/20200530-153703.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/mHtFssF/20200530-153541.jpg


Yeah, it's nice to see something positive for a change. Although I saw a lot of people posting the memes that said it was a good choice to leave Earth, lol.


I also think 2020 will be remembered for the election happening later this year. As well as the peace plan Donald Trump announce in January for the nation of Israel. A lot of things happened this year.


That's why some consider Trump to be the most Christian president in the entire history of the United States, because of that and his firm stance against abortion.

And then there will be the next tragic event that will make us want to go back to this, and the Coronavirus outbreak in March made us want to go back to mourning the loss of Kobe.



There's always something going on.

Tragedies upon tragedies: 2020 in a nutshell.


What do you think 2020 will turn out to be?

Update: so much more craziness since the end of May. Here's what to add:

- Seattle CHAZ zone
- Portland protests
- Riots
- Lebanon bombing
- California fires
- Hurricane Laura
- Kenosha, WI shooting incident
- Biden/Harris

I feel like I'm still forgetting something.

Update: so much more craziness since the end of May. Here's what to add:

- Seattle CHAZ zone
- Portland protests
- Riots
- Lebanon bombing
- California fires
- Hurricane Laura
- Kenosha, WI shooting incident
- Biden/Harris

I feel like I'm still forgetting something.



The shooting of another black man.

Look at the scenes from San Francisco with the orange sky. Looks very apocalyptic.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/09/us/california-wildfire-photos.html

Looks like California is going through what Australia went through earlier this year, during their summer.

Look at the scenes from San Francisco with the orange sky. Looks very apocalyptic.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/09/us/california-wildfire-photos.html

Looks like California is going through what Australia went through earlier this year, during their summer.


The fires on the West Coast are insane. 10% of Oregon's population had to evacuate, and the Sacramento wildfire is now the largest fire in California's history. California, Washington State, and Oregon may never be the same again.  :\'(

The fires on the West Coast are insane. 10% of Oregon's population had to evacuate, and the Sacramento wildfire is now the largest fire in California's history. California, Washington State, and Oregon may never be the same again.  :\'(
The orange sky looks awful.

Hurricane Sally

Coronavirus.

death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Coronavirus.
Being stuck indoors, being safe.

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Well, this was just amazing.  Not only has Schitt's Creek ended it's run earlier this year and it's surprising that they won all of these awards.  It's coming to My TV Buffalo next week. 
I'm hopeful that there's going to be a Schitt's Creek movie sometime in the future.  Mostly because Ms. Robinson there needs a job.  LOL!
:) :) :) :) :)

These are all of the awards that Schitt's Creek won the day before last.

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series: Catherine O'Hara
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series: Eugene Levy
Outstanding Supporting-Actress In A Comedy Series: Annie Murphy
Outstanding Supporting-Actor In A Comedy Series: Daniel Levy
Contemporary Costume Design
Outstanding Casting
Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series: Andrew Cividino and Daniel Levy-Happy Ending
Outstanding Comedy Series

Doja Cat

Roddy Rich

Megan Thee Stallion

DaBaby

Fifth Harmony members solo careers(2020s Spice Girls except theres rumors they didn’t like eachother)

The Boys series on Amazon Prime

Netflix original series Outer Banks

Zendaya becomes the youngest Emmy Winner at 24

Coronavirus effects the general culture

Cuties becomes a Netflix controversy

Tik Tok gets banned in the US

Phase 4 of the Marvel cinematic universe

Xbox series S and X vs PS5

Día Lipa

The Weekend

This is all that’s coming to my head right now

Doja Cat

Roddy Rich

Megan Thee Stallion

DaBaby

Fifth Harmony members solo careers(2020s Spice Girls except theres rumors they didn’t like eachother)

The Boys series on Amazon Prime

Netflix original series Outer Banks

Zendaya becomes the youngest Emmy Winner at 24

Coronavirus effects the general culture

Cuties becomes a Netflix controversy

Tik Tok gets banned in the US

Phase 4 of the Marvel cinematic universe

Xbox series S and X vs PS5

Día Lipa

The Weekend

This is all that’s coming to my head right now


For TV/Web series there's also Ratched, Raised by Wolves, Away, and Big Sky. In addition to music, this year has been decent for series.

Among Us memes

Among Us memes


That, and Fall Guys (it fell off hard when Among Us hit peak popularity in the middle of last month).

Being stuck indoors, being safe.
The thread of a second lockdown.

The Bad Things 2020 will be highlighted for in History class:
-COVID-19 becoming a global threat
-Lockdowns, Social Distancing, Masks
-Economic Collapse
-US/Iran Tensions
-Australia and California Wildfires
-Kobe Bryant and Chadwick's death
-Taal Volcano Eruption
-Hurricane Laura
-Lebanon Explosions

Now for the good things that are hidden:
-Megan Thee Stallion's breakthrough
-Doja Cat becoming a pop culture phenomenon
-Roddy Ricch and DaBaby's solidified popularities
-BTS and Blackpink
-Harry Styles' Great New Album
-Among Us and Fall Guys (Fall Guys somehow became the equivalent of Pokemon Go)
-PS5 And Xbox Series X reveal
-SpaceX

The Bad Things 2020 will be highlighted for in History class:
-COVID-19 becoming a global threat
-Lockdowns, Social Distancing, Masks
-Economic Collapse
-US/Iran Tensions
-Australia and California Wildfires
-Kobe Bryant and Chadwick's death
-Taal Volcano Eruption
-Hurricane Laura
-Lebanon Explosions

Now for the good things that are hidden:
-Megan Thee Stallion's breakthrough
-Doja Cat becoming a pop culture phenomenon
-Roddy Ricch and DaBaby's solidified popularities
-BTS and Blackpink
-Harry Styles' Great New Album
-Among Us and Fall Guys (Fall Guys somehow became the equivalent of Pokemon Go)
-PS5 And Xbox Series X reveal
-SpaceX
Shame that Harry Styles has not made any films since "Dunkirk" (2017).

Kamala Harris

Cobra Kai. Even though it's technically from 2018 it became popular this year when it moved to Netflix. It really captures the 80's nostalgia and also the Gen X meets Gen Z cultural interaction.

numerous deaths.

Zoom

As we are about to enter the final month of 2020, here are my memorable picks so far:

Popular artists:
Roddy Ricch, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby,  BTS, Doja Cat, 24kGoldn, iann dior, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Drake, Lil Baby, Travis Scott

Technology:
PS5, Xbox Series X, TikTok, Zoom, iPhone 12 line, Galaxy S20 line, Galaxy Z Fold 2

Video games:
Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Doom Eternal, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel's Avengers, Fall Guys, Among Us

Worldwide events:
Coronavirus (obviously), Australian wildfires, US-Iran Crisis, Kobe Bryant's death (along with the deaths of RBG, Alex Trebek, Chadwick Boseman, etc), deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor spark worldwide racial unrest, 2020 U.S. election, Harry and Meghan split from the royals,
Trump acquitted in impeachment trial, UK leaves the EU, Beirut explosion, murder hornets

Popular movies:
Tenet, Antebellum, Bill and Ted Face the Music, Scoob!, The Social Dilemma, Wonder Woman 1984, Soul, The King of Staten Island, Mulan, The New Mutants

Popular TV shows:
Tiger King, The Mandalorian (season 2), The Crown (season 4), The Queen's Gambit, I Am Not Okay With This