At least in 2020 the talks about mandatory vaccines and vaccine passports was nothing more than a loony "conspiracy theory". In 2021, this happening right before our very own eyes and we are living it, all over the world now. 2021 is a lot worse than 2020.

At least in 2020 the talks about mandatory vaccines and vaccine passports was nothing more than a loony "conspiracy theory". In 2021, this happening right before our very own eyes and we are living it, all over the world now. 2021 is a lot worse than 2020.

And now you must show your "vaccine passport" or "vaccine card" every time you enter a building, this has never happened before, there was an argument on the news a few days ago between someone and a restaurant owner about the customer not wanting to show their passport and it caused a fight between the two.

I was going to post about this topic in December, with a poll. Then again, I still might. Anyhow, I agree. At least 2020 had better music and Tiger King, lol. The first half of 2021 seemed a lot better as life was returning to normal, and it seemed like the pandemic was about to be finally over. Then the Delta happened, and now things seem even worse than March 2020.

In the UK no one cares about covid or wears masks anymore and Boris Johnson slammed vax passports like a week ago so the covid situation here is better now than it was in 2020.

There's also a lot of great  games coming out this year between Guilty Gear Strive, Ratchet and Clank:Rift Apart, Tales of Arise, Aragami 2, Kena, Deathloop, SMT V, etc. This could be the greatest year in gaming since 2007.

The way I see it, as classed as vulnerable, the virus is still out there, and I am still be careful by being safe.

It feels like I'm living in the Twilight zone. This morning I went to grab a coffee from McDonald's, and they asked for a vaccination card.. I couldn't believe it I had to have her repeat it two times. In MCDONALDS.... I am so creeped out by that. The lady almost turned me down. But then she asked her coworker and she said that as long as I'm not sitting down but leaving I could order. But I was almost turned down coffee for a personal choice, crazy... What's next, grocery stores? This is truly sureal.

In the UK no one cares about covid or wears masks anymore and Boris Johnson slammed vax passports like a week ago so the covid situation here is better now than it was in 2020.

There's also a lot of great  games coming out this year between Guilty Gear Strive, Ratchet and Clank:Rift Apart, Tales of Arise, Aragami 2, Kena, Deathloop, SMT V, etc. This could be the greatest year in gaming since 2007.

It's happening all over the world I am sure Vaccine passports will come to the UK soon as well.

It's happening all over the world I am sure Vaccine passports will come to the UK soon as well.


The UK is safe for now at least, I don't see vaccine passports being the norm until well into next year at the very least. We're pretty redpilled on covid here. I can go pretty much anywhere besides a hospital without a mask.

I was going to post about this topic in December, with a poll. Then again, I still might. Anyhow, I agree. At least 2020 had better music and Tiger King, lol. The first half of 2021 seemed a lot better as life was returning to normal, and it seemed like the pandemic was about to be finally over. Then the Delta happened, and now things seem even worse than March 2020.

How do you think 2022 will be about? Does 2022 look a bit better than 21'?

It feels like I'm living in the Twilight zone. This morning I went to grab a coffee from McDonald's, and they asked for a vaccination card.. I couldn't believe it I had to have her repeat it two times. In MCDONALDS.... I am so creeped out by that. The lady almost turned me down. But then she asked her coworker and she said that as long as I'm not sitting down but leaving I could order. But I was almost turned down coffee for a personal choice, crazy... What's next, grocery stores? This is truly sureal.

This is the time we're living in now where you must show your vaccine card in order to dine in or you won't be able to eat.

I have high hopes for 2022.  ::)

This is the time we're living in now where you must show your vaccine card in order to dine in or you won't be able to eat.

Or even just to grab one coffee to go like it was in my case.

I have high hopes for 2022.  ::)

I don't. Let's hope the unvaccinated can still do grocery shopping in 2022. Otherwise we will need to hunt for food or grow our own.

I have high hopes for 2022.  ::)

I hope by 2022 we can start ditching these masks.

How do you think 2022 will be about? Does 2022 look a bit better than 21'?


2022 is supposed to be like 2006, which was a year that sucked. But then again since 2020 and 2021 turned out to be very UNLIKE 2004 and 2005 respectively which were both fun and exciting years, maybe we'll be lucky and 2022 will actually be good for us in exchange. After all we are due for a good year.

2022 is supposed to be like 2006, which was a year that sucked. But then again since 2020 and 2021 turned out to be very UNLIKE 2004 and 2005 respectively which were both fun and exciting years, maybe we'll be lucky and 2022 will actually be good for us. After all we are due for a good year.


Why randomly compare current years to the same year 16 years ago?

Why randomly compare current years to the same year 16 years ago?


I've always had the theory that each year is similar to the one 16 years before it. I call it the "Yy-16=Yx theory". Basically a Millennial of a certain age a certain year might experience the similar vibe that a Gen X-er at that same age experienced 16 years before it, or now for example a teenaged Gen Z-er and a Millennial at that age back in 2005.

I've always had the theory that each year is similar to the one 16 years before it. I call it the "Yy-16=Yx theory". Basically a Millennial of a certain age a certain year might experience the similar vibe that a Gen X-er at that same age experienced 16 years before it, or now for example a teenaged Gen Z-er and a Millennial at that age back in 2005.
With 16 in years being the approximate ½ of the gap between generations?

I've always had the theory that each year is similar to the one 16 years before it. I call it the "Yy-16=Yx theory". Basically a Millennial of a certain age a certain year might experience the similar vibe that a Gen X-er at that same age experienced 16 years before it, or now for example a teenaged Gen Z-er and a Millennial at that age back in 2005.


This is completely random.  I cannot subscribe to it.

With 16 in years being the approximate ½ of the gap between generations?


The generation span of the last few generations are about 16 years. Gen X birth years are 1965-1981, Millennials are 1981-1997, and Gen Z 1997-2013.

2022 is supposed to be like 2006, which was a year that sucked. But then again since 2020 and 2021 turned out to be very UNLIKE 2004 and 2005 respectively which were both fun and exciting years, maybe we'll be lucky and 2022 will actually be good for us in exchange. After all we are due for a good year.

I sure hope so, 2021 was supposed to be a year for change like Deblasio said.

I sure hope so, 2021 was supposed to be a year for change like Deblasio said.
Every year has a change.

I've always had the theory that each year is similar to the one 16 years before it. I call it the "Yy-16=Yx theory". Basically a Millennial of a certain age a certain year might experience the similar vibe that a Gen X-er at that same age experienced 16 years before it, or now for example a teenaged Gen Z-er and a Millennial at that age back in 2005.


It kind of seems like a stretch. You can compare any year to another and find similarities.

It kind of seems like a stretch. You can compare any year to another and find similarities.


You can but it seems that particular trends go through cycles. Also the reason I went with 16 was because of political reasons, with the presidential elections. Especially during Bill Clinton, GWB, and Obama's times, it was alternating back and forth between Democrat and Republican for 8 years each until 2020 when the cycle was broken.

Bat, How would you rate 2021, we have 3 more months left till this year is over.

I feel 2021 has been a better year than 2020.

Bat, How would you rate 2021, we have 3 more months left till this year is over.


Let's go through the last 3 months and I'll have a better idea how to rate. Q3 was a rough patch.

I feel 2021 has been a better year than 2020.

We got a new president in '21 but Trump is still here, he'll never go away.  ::)

Let's go through the last 3 months and I'll have a better idea how to rate. Q3 was a rough patch.

That sounds about right.

We got a new president in '21 but Trump is still here, he'll never go away.  ::)


Tbh I don't think the new president is much better. I didn't really have much hope either way last November.

Tbh I don't think the new president is much better. I didn't really have much hope either way last November.

So what about Trump, will he eventually go away?