There are memes going all around the internet, and videos and social media posts about how much 2016 sucks. There's so much craziness that has happened this year. See the John Oliver video below- it's hilarious. But it seems we've lost so many of our favorite celebrities this year, and just a week before the end of the year, we've lost our favorite princess.
The emotion over the loss of Mohammad Ali, and Prince, and David Bowie, and Carrie Fischer, George Michael and Glen Frey, and so many others (I wrote a post about Harry Morgan from MASH) are all totally understandable. What fascinates me is the RIP posts on Facebook, the memorials, and the stickers on the back of cars. Please don't misunderstand my comments as judgmental or critical. I just find it extraordinary that people feel strongly enough about people they don't even know, to change their profile pics, create living memorials on their vehicles, and post personal messages. I've never felt the urge to do anything like that. What I have felt like, is writing about the loss, or listening to music by a singer or musician we've lost, to celebrate their art and be reminded of what they've left us.
I guess everyone has their way of processing loss. We find such connection in the characters our favorite actors have created and the music made by our favorite performing artists. We take pride in the fight of our favorite athletes' rise to the top. This year did suck in a lot of ways. We've lost a lot of greats. The tear-jerking videos during all the awards shows are going to be tough to watch this year. So long 2016. Let's hope 2017 is healthy and prosperous for all of us.
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