Brexit, the US election, Prince, Zika virus, clowns, Toblerone, the Nice attack, the sale of BHS, Donald Trump, the Dallas shootings, Harambe the gorilla, the Brussels attack, David Bowie, Donald Trump.
Yes, we know we've written Trump twice but he's that bad, okay?
It's safe to say whoever planned 2016 dropped the motherload of negative, shameful and down-right depressing baloney all over the world.
We officially want a refund on 2016. A do-over, please.
Fortunately – and we say this with some trepidation given that the state of international politics doesn't appear to be improving any time soon – 2017 is just around the corner so, at least, we will soon be rid of this hellhole of a year.
But, in memory of the past 12 months and to bid it a very week-earned 'adieu' here are some memes that succinctly describe how we've felt about this year:
Okay, so yes, 2016 was a rubbish year but not everything was bad.
Just take a look at our list of inspiring, ground-breaking and motivational things that happened this year too and, slowly but surely, you'll feel your hope in humanity rebuild itself. Kind of.
Bring on 2017.
Katie O'Malley is the Site Director on ELLE UK. On a daily basis you’ll find Katie managing all digital workflow, editing site, video and newsletter content, liaising with commercial and sales teams on new partnerships and deals (eg Nike, Tiffany & Co., Cartier etc), implementing new digital strategies and compiling in-depth data traffic, SEO and ecomm reports. In addition to appearing on the radio and on TV, as well as interviewing everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Rishi Sunak PM, Katie enjoys writing about lifestyle, culture, wellness, fitness, fashion, and more.
