New year new thread! 2019 just started, so there isn't much that defines the year yet. Nonetheless, the point of this thread is to chronicle the major events of 2019 as they happen, because we tend to forget what topics were on the top of our minds at the beginning/middle of the year by the time we've reached the end.

I'll start

* Democrats take control of the US House of Representatives.
* Chang'e-4, a Chinese lunar probe, is first to land on the far side of the moon (the dark part of the moon that faces away from the Earth).
* Global stock markets take a beating as sluggish Chinese manufacturing output signals a slowdown in their economy.

* Trump shutting down the government
*wage increase to $15

The year that doesn't very feel 2010s and where the pop culture collapse happened leading to a nuclear implosion vibe and won't feel dated at all when we're in 2029 because so much of 2019 will still be relevant 10 years from now on.

The year that doesn't very feel 2010s and where the pop culture collapse happened leading to a nuclear implosion vibe and won't feel dated at all when we're in 2029 because so much of 2019 will still be relevant 10 years from now on.


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The year that doesn't very feel 2010s and where the pop culture collapse happened leading to a nuclear implosion vibe and won't feel dated at all when we're in 2029 because so much of 2019 will still be relevant 10 years from now on.


Dude..... just stop. These snarky posts aren't even funny.

I'd say President Donald J. Trump is impeached by the House of Representatives immediately two weeks after Robert Mueller's report is finished & released.

You heard it here first ;).

Dude..... just stop. These snarky posts aren't even funny.
My son, I ain't snarky or funny lookin' when I come in with some truth bombs into threads!

I'd say President Donald J. Trump is impeached by the House of Representatives immediately two weeks after Robert Mueller's report is finished & released.

You heard it here first ;).


I'll believe it when I see it.

I'd say President Donald J. Trump is impeached by the House of Representatives immediately two weeks after Robert Mueller's report is finished & released.

You heard it here first ;).

If that truly happens I'm curious how our mood and culture will shift as a result, if at all. Would there be a sense of peace, or chaos?

My son, I ain't snarky or funny lookin' when I come in with some truth bombs into threads!



:o

If that truly happens I'm curious how our mood and culture will shift as a result, if at all. Would there be a sense of peace, or chaos?


Here's the thing, if he were to get impeached, it doesn't automatically guarantee he'd be removed from office. Thus, the charges that he is inflicted for his impeachment would matter greatly for his political future. If the charges are serious enough to seriously incriminate 'The Donald' for any massive wrongdoing, then he'd likely be removed from office, although to avoid complete & utter disgrace he would follow Nixon's playbook by simply resigning. If he were to do that, then that would probably embolden Democrats in winning the presidency in 2020, regardless of which candidate they nominate. They'd surely win as the successor to Trump, most likely being Pence, would be tied to Trump's failed presidency, and (lets be REAL) Republicans are not going to be that enthusiastic in voting after their conservative champion was just ousted, not to mention Pence lacking any sort of charm.

That, is likely going to be the DNC strategy going into this new year, but will this plan's objective actually come into fruition, I (and many others) remain skeptical. We'll have to see.

Remember when Clinton was impeached and still made it to 2001

One thing is this is the year for Disney live action remakes. You have The Lion King, Alladin, and Dumbo.

Jonah Falcon finally decides to star in movies.

Hopefully, James Blake's mainstream debut.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnN_iullRf8&fbclid=IwAR0FnffY6MfIFdrTC_1_r_6bgyWeHo3zEGgFmFWTV_hmjuQQFV8JV5eCeEA

I think 2019 will be remembered by Donald Trump's foolish tweet denying climate change.

I think 2019 will be remembered by Donald Trump's foolish tweet denying climate change.
Sounds like something he already said back in 2016.

I think 2019 will be remembered by Donald Trump's foolish tweet denying climate change.


40% of Americans deny climate change, instead believing that an all-powerful white homophobic God controls the weather and that a warming planet is a sign of the impending return of Jesus Christ.

It's far more crazy than simply denying science.

40% of Americans deny climate change, instead believing that an all-powerful white homophobic God controls the weather and that a warming planet is a sign of the impending return of Jesus Christ.

It's far more crazy than simply denying science.


It's the truth, whether people want to believe it or not. It's written in the Bible.

It's the truth, whether people want to believe it or not. It's written in the Bible.


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white homophobic God

The bible doesn't say God is white though.

2019 might be a year that people will not want to remember, if January was any indication of how the rest of the year is going to turn out.

What happened in january 2019? ???

What happened in january 2019? ???


Nothing too bad. It was just bland with not really any good songs to add. Maybe I was just expecting too much.

Anyhow, so far in 2019:

- R Kelly getting charged
- Jussie Smollett
- AOC
- Government shutdown(s)
- Captain Marvel

The Momo Challenge. It's pretty serious when my daughter's high school principal sent a community email to all families expressing his concern about the matter. It's the Tide pod challenge of 2019, only worse.

What happened in january 2019? ???
Justin Bieber did not release a record?

Now that 2019 is two thirds done and at end of summer, I can say that it has been bland and lacking in character. Anyhow, here's what I came up with:

- Area 51 memes, Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich wars, Face App challenge
- Disney buying Spider-Man
- US buying Greenland?
- Multiple mass shootings and blaming video games
- Amazon fires (not the tablets)
- "Sucker" by Jonas Brothers, "Without Me" by Halsey, "Bad Guy" by Billie Ellish.
- Avengers: Endgame, Lion King remake, and the last Star Wars

That's all I can think of for now so please feel free to add.

Now that 2019 is two thirds done and at end of summer, I can say that it has been bland and lacking in character. Anyhow, here's what I came up with:

- Area 51 memes, Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich wars, Face App challenge
- Disney buying Spider-Man
- US buying Greenland?
- Multiple mass shootings and blaming video games
- Amazon fires (not the tablets)
- "Sucker" by Jonas Brothers, "Without Me" by Halsey, "Bad Guy" by Billie Ellish.
- Avengers: Endgame, Lion King remake, and the last Star Wars

That's all I can think of for now so please feel free to add.



Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump and mass shootings.

- "Sucker" by Jonas Brothers, "Without Me" by Halsey, "Bad Guy" by Billie Ellish.
And no "Old Town Road", aka the biggest song of 2019?

President Donald J. Trump is impeached by the House of Representatives immediately two weeks after Robert Mueller's report is finished & released.


Yeah I was half/half on this prediction ;D. I was right that Muller's report would drop and that immediately after that the 'Impeachment train' would be now given new life for the Democratic caucus (I think about 70-80% of the caucus now supports it). However, I was too bullish in thinking that Trump would be immediately impeached. Support for impeachment, despite how callous this administration has operated in the last 6-12 months (the Trade War, our escalation with Iran, the emboldening of Saudi Arabia and Israel in their blatant human rights abuses, etc. etc.), is still very low, even among Democratic voters. However, with the base of DNC support that is pushing the caucus towards impeachment, most Democratic house members now supporting it, and Jerry Nadler now having a (preliminary) inquiry on these crimes, it's only a matter of time for the announcement from the House of how the Administration committed "High Crimes and Misdemeanors".

For the rest of 2019 (and even into 2020) if the momentum continues going down the impeachment route, expect to hear nonstop on the silver screen on "Trump's crimes" and "The need to uphold the Constitution". Various exhibitions in support or in adversity to the alleged crimes of the administration. Non stop, off the wall, 24/7 coverage. It's going to get ugly :(.

And no "Old Town Road", aka the biggest song of 2019?


I knew I forgot one or two. Right now the #1 one song is "Senorita" by Sean Mendes. Also "Don't Care" by Ed Sheeran should get a mention.

Brexit and Boris Johnson!

There weren't a lot of memes or memorable moments that happened this year honestly. Except for Old Town Road, which really sucks... 2019 was boring yet not in a horrible way because there was a lot of craziness going on so it's good to have a year where things can settle down. Pop culture sucks though.

Tropical Storm Dorian

Notre Dame fire was one big news story that I was forgetting about, and more recently is the Hong Kong protests.

Notre Dame fire was one big news story that I was forgetting about, and more recently is the Hong Kong protests.
Yes, the damage looked very bad for the Notre Dame, I hope that repairs are on the way?

Notre Dame fire was one big news story that I was forgetting about, and more recently is the Hong Kong protests.


Those two things are going to be etched in my memory of 2019 :\'(.

I think 2019 will also be remembered for Donald Trump and his shenanigans.

I think 2019 will also be remembered for Donald Trump and his shenanigans.


Trump isn't as uniquely wacky that he has been in the past though. One could argue that he's actually calmed down a little bit this year (or more likely that we've been becoming more num to it :-\\). Anyways, Trump's shenanigans is just sensationalist media right there. Now I do think some of the policies that he did this year, such as him crossing over the DMZ in North Korea (being the first President to do so), him 'almost' invading Iran, and the major escalation of the US-China trade war, among others that I can't think of right now, is what is going to be more memorable about 2019 in 10-15-20 years.

I think 2019 will also be remembered for Donald Trump and his shenanigans.



Yes I think so too. ::)

2019 seems very similar to 2017 and 2018, maybe even late 2016.

2019 seems very similar to 2017 and 2018, maybe even late 2016.

I agree.

2019 seems very similar to 2017 and 2018, maybe even late 2016.

It may Continue into 2020. If Trump doesn't win re-election than late 2016 to mid 2020 might be it's own era.

Hurricane Dorian, which is still going on as we speak. :\'(

It may Continue into 2020. If Trump doesn't win re-election than late 2016 to mid 2020 might be it's own era.


Wouldn't that era be the cultural late 2010s?

It may Continue into 2020. If Trump doesn't win re-election than late 2016 to mid 2020 might be it's own era.

He will win but I highly doubt it will continue past 2020.

I've noticed a lot of blue and purple dyed hair this year. Maybe it's sign of what's to come in the 2020s?

I've noticed a lot of blue and purple dyed hair this year. Maybe it's sign of what's to come in the 2020s?

Not only that but dyed Eye brows and beards.

I've noticed a lot of blue and purple dyed hair this year. Maybe it's sign of what's to come in the 2020s?

That's been around for a long time since like 2015.

He will win but I highly doubt it will continue past 2020.


Even when the incumbent president is reelected for a second term it still starts a new era, just like 2005 with GWB and 2013 with Obama. That's why I think 2021 will be our next cultural shift.

Even when the incumbent president is reelected for a second term it still starts a new era, just like 2005 with GWB and 2013 with Obama. That's why I think 2021 will be our next cultural shift.

Yup I think either 2020 or 2021.

He will win but I highly doubt it will continue past 2020.



So he'll continue to be our president?

Odessa, Texas mass shooting

So he'll continue to be our president?

Yes he will continue to be your president. I don't know who our prime minister will be then though, but it will probably be a minority and we will have another election here very soon in like two years.

So he'll continue to be our president?

It's not a foregone conclusion that he will. Many people including me want him out as soon as possible.

Just like it's not a forgone conclusion that the New York Yankes will go all the way this year. Many people are speculating that, given that said team has played well this year (even last weekend, when they faced the L.A. Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, many people thought that might be a potential World Series preview; but still, you can't be 100% certain)...but you never know what the rest of the regular season will bring, or how the postseason will play out.

It's not a foregone conclusion that he will. Many people including me want him out as soon as possible.

Just like it's not a forgone conclusion that the New York Yankes will go all the way this year. Many people are speculating that, given that said team has played well this year (even last weekend, when they faced the L.A. Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, many people thought that might be a potential World Series preview; but still, you can't be 100% certain)...but you never know what the rest of the regular season will bring, or how the postseason will play out.

I heard it's really rare for a president to only have one term I think it only happened once or twice? The circumstances are usually severe so that's why I think he will win because there is no big economic meltdown or anything.

I heard it's really rare for a president to only have one term I think it only happened once or twice? The circumstances are usually severe so that's why I think he will win because there is no big economic meltdown or anything.

Last president who had only one term was Bush Senior. He was defeated for reelection in '92. Bush Sr's popularity went downhill for much of 1992 before the General Election, due in part to economic crisis and things like that.

Well, several Dems are working hard to unseat that guy and the nomination is still up for grabs. Not only that, the General Election is still fourteen months away. They believe he is a clear and present danger, based on his demeanor and lack of previous political experience... and that eight years of him would be torturous (worse than GWBush, whose popularity went downhill in his final full year in office).

And I still stand by my hope for the Yankees to be defeated this year; they've already won way more pennants (and World Series titles) than everyone else. And if they do get to the World Series this year, I root for whichever NL team gets in (hopefully not the Braves).

Hurricane Dorian will definitely be one

I heard it's really rare for a president to only have one term I think it only happened once or twice? The circumstances are usually severe so that's why I think he will win because there is no big economic meltdown or anything.

Carter (1977-1981), Bush 41 (1989-1993). It is rare for a President to have just one term but If the Democrats play their cards right they can defeat Trump. I'm all for Sanders and maybe Yang.

and that eight years of him would be torturous (worse than GWBush, whose popularity went downhill in his final full year in office).

Even though I don't like Donald Trump I think he has caused less direct damage than George Bush Jr did.

Carter (1977-1981), Bush 41 (1989-1993). It is rare for a President to have just one term but If the Democrats play their cards right they can defeat Trump. I'm all for Sanders and maybe Yang.


Why not Warren?

Why not Warren?

It would have to be Sanders, Yang, Warren & Tulsi for my favourite candidates.

Hurricane Dorian will definitely be one

I agree.

I heard it's really rare for a president to only have one term I think it only happened once or twice? The circumstances are usually severe so that's why I think he will win because there is no big economic meltdown or anything.


Can't he just go back to being a real estate tycoon?

Can't he just go back to being a real estate tycoon?

I personally wish so.

Dave Chappelle's stand up show that supposedly was offensive to the LGBTQ community.

6ix9ine memes

Yeah I was half/half on this prediction ;D. I was right that Muller's report would drop and that immediately after that the 'Impeachment train' would be now given new life for the Democratic caucus (I think about 70-80% of the caucus now supports it). However, I was too bullish in thinking that Trump would be immediately impeached. Support for impeachment, despite how callous this administration has operated in the last 6-12 months (the Trade War, our escalation with Iran, the emboldening of Saudi Arabia and Israel in their blatant human rights abuses, etc. etc.), is still very low, even among Democratic voters. However, with the base of DNC support that is pushing the caucus towards impeachment, most Democratic house members now supporting it, and Jerry Nadler now having a (preliminary) inquiry on these crimes, it's only a matter of time for the announcement from the House of how the Administration committed "High Crimes and Misdemeanors".

For the rest of 2019 (and even into 2020) if the momentum continues going down the impeachment route, expect to hear nonstop on the silver screen on "Trump's crimes" and "The need to uphold the Constitution". Various exhibitions in support or in adversity to the alleged crimes of the administration. Non stop, off the wall, 24/7 coverage. It's going to get ugly :(.


And what do you know.... ::)

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Not even a month later from my prediction, and impeachment is now essentially a sure thing.

Greta Thunberg and the climate change movement.

Greta Thunberg and the climate change movement.
...and those climate change protesters closing the roads and bridges in London.

more Donald Trump!  ::)

The Canadian Election.

Can't he just go back to being a real estate tycoon?



It would be hard to be a real estate tycoon if he is behind bars.


Cat

It would be hard to be a real estate tycoon if he is behind bars.


Cat


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It would be hard to be a real estate tycoon if he is behind bars.


Cat
His golfing days will be over?

The absolute sh*tshow that is Brexit.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=744224616016361

E-Cigs and Vaping

E-Cigs and Vaping
...on the first steps of being banned?

more Donald Trump!  ::)

And the steps towards (potential) impeachment of him.




It would be hard to be a real estate tycoon if he is behind bars.


Cat

Agreed ;)

...on the first steps of being banned?


It still can cause cancer.

What did old Donnie do this time?

E-Cigs and Vaping

...on the first steps of being banned?


It still can cause cancer.

and other internal body damage.

and other internal body damage.
Even car exhaust and air pollution does not help.

Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg
She is in line for a Nobel Prize!

The Whistleblower

The Whistleblower

I remember 2013 is remembered by a whistle blower, so you could be right.

cop shootings

White Claw Summer

The absolute sh*tshow that is Brexit.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=744224616016361
Completely!

White Claw Summer


And Hot Girl Summer. That phrase was used a lot on IG.

And Hot Girl Summer. That phrase was used a lot on IG.
Yes, the summer here in the UK was a record breaking scorcher.

And Hot Girl Summer. That phrase was used a lot on IG.

More like Narcissist Girl Summer of '19

Maybe this is already posted, but I remember feeling an ember of hope when hearing the news that sex trafficking victim Cyntonia Brown would be released from prison. People really don't realize how terrible the lives of prostitutes are, that they likely didn't choose their line of work at all.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

The memes of the Beverly Hills Housewives and the cat.

The pop culture in 2019 was pretty boring. Nothing really stood out for me except for the songs Old Town Road, bad guy, Lose You to Love Me, Truth Hurts, and Señorita.

EDIT: Oh, and Shallow by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper lol

Some of the memes like the yelling woman and cat were great, but the memes weren't as bountiful as 2018's.

Overall, I can't really see myself looking back on the pop culture of 2019 with much interest and optimism in the future.

2019 with everything else is different for me. There'll be tons of stuff I'll fondly remember, which include:
* Hong Kong protests
* Trump impeachment inquiry
* The Christchurch shootings
* The Opportunity Rover being declared dead
* Notre Dame fire
* Sri Lanka bombings
* El Paso/Dayton/West Texas shootings
* First ever image of a black hole
* Epstein's mysterious death
* The massive force of Disney+
* Heightened awareness and protests of climate change
* No-deal Brexit battle

Last month I meant to revisit this post I made but hadn't gotten around to it yet...



And I still stand by my hope for the Yankees to be defeated this year; they've already won way more pennants (and World Series titles) than everyone else. And if they do get to the World Series this year, I root for whichever NL team gets in (hopefully not the Braves).


Thankfully, both teams got defeated prior to the World Series!

This year will be remembered for the Washington Nationals winning it all! They became the first team to win the World Series their first time in it since the 2002 Los Angeles Angels (of Anaheim).

Greta Thunberg was named Time Magazine person of the year, so she will be remembered about 2019.

The 2019 will be remember for how terrible this decade was all together.

I can't not see anybody  looking back at this terrible awful decade and saying it was a good or even a great decade.

Nick Cannon rap battle
Mandelorian (and Disney+)

The Trump Impeachment

I had to revisit this thread because honestly I don't remember much about last year, but after looking through it it seemed uneventful compared to 2020. The major events were pretty much the Trump Impeachment trial, mass shootings, Notre Dame cathedral, Hong Kong protests, Amazon wildfires, climate change protests/Greta Thunberg, and a mention of Hurricane Dorian.

I had to revisit this thread because honestly I don't remember much about last year, but after looking through it it seemed uneventful compared to 2020. The major events were pretty much the Trump Impeachment trial, mass shootings, Notre Dame cathedral, Hong Kong protests, Amazon wildfires, climate change protests/Greta Thunberg, and a mention of Hurricane Dorian.


At least with 2019, its tragedies spread out throughout the year. But 2020, in only 4 months, had so many tragedies jam-packed into it. If the pandemic persists throughout most of the year and pop culture continues to slow down, then 2020 will be remembered as a terrible year.

At least with 2019, its tragedies spread out throughout the year. But 2020, in only 4 months, had so many tragedies jam-packed into it. If the pandemic persists throughout most of the year and pop culture continues to slow down, then 2020 will be remembered as a terrible year.

Also the year felt really long already. It has only been 3 months but felt like 2020 was 10 months already given everything that went down in such a short time.

Also the year felt really long already. It has only been 3 months but felt like 2020 was 10 months already given everything that went down in such a short time.


Exactly. I'm hoping that 2021 will be a better year for all of us.

Exactly. I'm hoping that 2021 will be a better year for all of us.

2020 is good for my personal life mental health wise and there were even some catchy songs that came out this year like The Other Side by Justin Timberlake but world events wise it's bad, probably the worst year ever in recent history.

2020 is good for my personal life mental health wise and there were even some catchy songs that came out this year like The Other Side by Justin Timberlake but world events wise it's bad, probably the worst year ever in recent history.


I was thinking with the music, while doesn't make up for the difficult times, at least there's plenty of good music to listen to while we're in quarantine. However in the future looking back, we might not want to listen to the music of now as we tend to associate music with memories of events and experiences.

2019 will be remembered for being a junk year. Worst year of my life.

At least with 2019, its tragedies spread out throughout the year. But 2020, in only 4 months, had so many tragedies jam-packed into it. If the pandemic persists throughout most of the year and pop culture continues to slow down, then 2020 will be remembered as a terrible year.


2020 may not be all that terrible yet we do have another 8 months to go.

Also the year felt really long already. It has only been 3 months but felt like 2020 was 10 months already given everything that went down in such a short time.


Is this a sign of things to come?

2020 may not be all that terrible yet we do have another 8 months to go.


Maybe July 1st things will turn around and the second half of the year will be better. I'm not going to hold by breath though. Since things started in January and not a continuation of last year, it will probably be the same through December.

The 2019 will be remember for how terrible this decade was all together.

I can't not see anybody  looking back at this terrible awful decade and saying it was a good or even a great decade.


This post aged well lol

I was thinking with the music, while doesn't make up for the difficult times, at least there's plenty of good music to listen to while we're in quarantine. However in the future looking back, we might not want to listen to the music of now as we tend to associate music with memories of events and experiences.


Music's a form of escapism, so I think people will appreciate the songs from this year regardless of what happened. I enjoy lots of songs from 2001 despite 9/11 occurring from that year (it's a tie between "Chop Suey!" or "Family Affair" for me).

Maybe July 1st things will turn around and the second half of the year will be better. I'm not going to hold by breath though. Since things started in January and not a continuation of last year, it will probably be the same through December.


I'm pretty sure this pandemic won't last long.

I'm pretty sure this pandemic won't last long.
I dont think so, the vaccine won't be developed until 1 or 2 years later, soo my guess for the pandemic longetivity would be around 6 months to 2 years.

I dont think so, the vaccine won't be developed until 1 or 2 years later, soo my guess for the pandemic longetivity would be around 6 months to 2 years.


Looks like we're gonna be in the long haul sadly.

Looks like we're gonna be in the long haul sadly.
It seems to be a long haul, but the only thing will be the uncertainty of it all.

Maybe July 1st things will turn around and the second half of the year will be better. I'm not going to hold by breath though. Since things started in January and not a continuation of last year, it will probably be the same through December.
Well, I have bad news: the virus is more resilient and contagious than previously thought and we'll probably see many more waves of it.

2020 is pretty much cancelled at this point, and we can only wait on 2021 to save us with that vaccine and end this hellish year's life.

https://previews.123rf.com/images/meineurlaubswelt/meineurlaubswelt1711/meineurlaubswelt171100071/89532718-happy-new-year-2021.jpg
Please... we need you...

The 2019 will be remember for how terrible this decade was all together.


You were sadly mistaken. 2019 was small potatoes compared to 2020.

Well, I have bad news: the virus is more resilient and contagious than previously thought and we'll probably see many more waves of it.

2020 is pretty much cancelled at this point, and we can only wait on 2021 to save us with that vaccine and end this hellish year's life.

https://previews.123rf.com/images/meineurlaubswelt/meineurlaubswelt1711/meineurlaubswelt171100071/89532718-happy-new-year-2021.jpg
Please... we need you...


Maybe late 2020 will bring us back some normalcy as the pandemic's likely to subside at that point, but most of the year will probably be ruined by COVID.

Maybe late 2020 will bring us back some normalcy as the pandemic's likely to subside at that point, but most of the year will probably be ruined by COVID.
Usually epidemics (like the flu) subside when people are less confined in closed spaces thus less in contact with eachother, usually in the summer, which makes the chances on contagions significantly drop. Not only that, but people who are contaminated usually show very quickly symptoms which make them stay at home, which lowers the chances of passing the virus pretty much null.

COVID on the other hand is a nasty combo of being very contagious (twice the R0 of the flu) + symptoms taking days sometimes even a week to show + a high rate of infection.

I dunno, I just don't have high hopes unless every human on earth obey on the strict hygiene rules because a virus won't vanish on its own. A vaccine is pretty much our only rescue.

Looks like we're gonna be in the long haul sadly.


I hope I don't have to stay in this house for much too long.

Usually epidemics (like the flu) subside when people are less confined in closed spaces thus less in contact with eachother, usually in the summer, which makes the chances on contagions significantly drop. Not only that, but people who are contaminated usually show very quickly symptoms which make them stay at home, which lowers the chances of passing the virus pretty much null.

COVID on the other hand is a nasty combo of being very contagious (twice the R0 of the flu) + symptoms taking days sometimes even a week to show + a high rate of infection.

I dunno, I just don't have high hopes unless every human on earth obey on the strict hygiene rules because a virus won't vanish on its own. A vaccine is pretty much our only rescue.


Dr. Fauci said that it could be seasonal like the flu, so that's why we need to have a vaccine for the virus as soon as possible.

Dr. Fauci said that it could be seasonal like the flu, so that's why we need to have a vaccine for the virus as soon as possible.


They may have to expedite rolling out the anti-malaria medicine. It has been having success in curing people.

They may have to expedite rolling out the anti-malaria medicine. It has been having success in curing people.

It helps treat the coronavirus (like an assistance rather than a cure), but health experts are still divided about the effectiveness of the drug towards it. It isn't even recommmended by the CDC (as of yet).

They may have to expedite rolling out the anti-malaria medicine. It has been having success in curing people.
Chloroquine and other antivirals only help the body fight against the virus by making them more vulnerable or slow their progression, they don't cure the way an antibiotic would on bacteria. Viruses are very fickle and difficult things to treat by medicine. Usually it's all up to the immune system of the patient, which worsen with age and certain diseases.

Chloroquine and other antivirals only help the body fight against the virus by making them more vulnerable or slow their progression, they don't cure the way an antibiotic would on bacteria. Viruses are very fickle and difficult things to treat by medicine. Usually it's all up to the immune system of the patient, which worsen with age and certain diseases.
That I have noticed, now I am 60+ I found it does take longer to shake of the flu.

It helps treat the coronavirus (like an assistance rather than a cure), but health experts are still divided about the effectiveness of the drug towards it. It isn't even recommmended by the CDC (as of yet).


Wasn't it that medication hydroxychloroquine?  ???

Wasn't it that medication hydroxychloroquine?  ???


Yeah, it was touted by Trump in his recent press briefings.

Yeah, it was touted by Trump in his recent press briefings.



When did he say it will be available?

When did he say it will be available?

You can only get it if you prescribe for it from your doctor.

Here is my list of what I think 2019 is remembered for. Even that year is a blur since it was before the pandemic and the last "normal" year, and just happened to be the last year of the 2010's.

Music: Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, "Talk" by Khalid, City Girls, "Hot Girl Summer"
Movies: Avengers - Endgame, Spider-Man - Far From Home, Lion King remake, Joker
TV: Mandelorian (Disney+ in general)
TikTok, White Claw, Popeye's vs. Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich wars
The Trump Impeachment (first one)
Greta Thunberg and the climate change protests
Hong Kong protests
Mass shootings and violent video games get blamed
AOC (her first year in office as the youngest female ever in Congress)

^ I forgot to include the Notre Dame fire. It was big news and still something 2019 is remembered for.

I recently listened to my 2019 hits playlist & was shocked at how dated some songs already sound compared to the new stuff coming out. There were still a few EDM hits for goodness sake! The majority was stuff that still sounds like it could be new though (trap). 2019 is definitely gonna be remembered as the "normal" year before 2020. Politically though things were already kinda going downhill but it was far from being in the forefront of our lives.

Greta Thunberg is hated by about half of the people who have ever heard of her! I'm one of the people that do like her! It's because I'm shrill, like her! I get it, she's dramatic, and I don't agree 100% that climate change is as bad as alarmists would make us believe, but I love her shrillness and loudness! She's like a baby Nazi! "Off with your heads!"  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :D  :D

Greta Thunberg is hated by about half of the people who have ever heard of her! I'm one of the people that do like her! It's because I'm shrill, like her! I get it, she's dramatic, and I don't agree 100% that climate change is as bad as alarmists would make us believe, but I love her shrillness and loudness! She's like a baby Nazi! "Off with your heads!"  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :D  :D


I think she's annoying!  ::)

Greta Thunberg is hated by about half of the people who have ever heard of her! I'm one of the people that do like her! It's because I'm shrill, like her! I get it, she's dramatic, and I don't agree 100% that climate change is as bad as alarmists would make us believe, but I love her shrillness and loudness! She's like a baby Nazi! "Off with your heads!"  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :D  :D


;D  ;D  ;D

I think she's annoying!  ::)


She's bullheaded and narrowminded! I'll admit, I wouldn't act like that, or talk too harsh, because a person doesn't win friends that way, but I do have a 'one way-ness' about me, and a friendly stubbornness, about me!