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    The Best "Me vs. 2020" Memes

    So what is the "Me vs. 2020" meme, exactly? Allow us to explain, and show you the very best of what's on social media.

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    By Katherine J. Igoe
    Published 22 May 2020 In Features

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    2020 has been...an interesting year, and it's safe to say that a lot of people are exhausted from the COVID-19 protocol (especially as the weather gets nicer). But on the plus side, it's engendered one of the best, funniest, most adaptable memes the Internet has ever seen. If you haven't seen it, welcome to the "My plans vs. 2020" experience—the first image, your hopes and dreams for the year ahead, the second image depicting the train wreck that resulted. The most creative are classic culture, film, TV, and celeb moments that perfectly reflect the messiness. I don't know about anyone else, but giggling at these iconic moments is making me feel better.

    So many celebrity references!

    Oh, Britney:

    My plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/lBLmwV7wBJMay 20, 2020

    And an old scandal resurrected for this perfect moment:

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    And some classic TV and movie moments.

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    If you don't get this, watch The Parent Trap immediately:

    My Plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/1nr9HXq5cBMay 19, 2020

    Omg my favorite movie ever!!

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    A little bit of Game of Thrones in there too. 

    If you don't know what this refers to, DO NOT Google it because it's incredibly gory.

    My plans: 2020: pic.twitter.com/WSzznviIISMay 19, 2020

    And one more (sorry, I'm a nerd):

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    My plans: 2020: pic.twitter.com/zo0zrUWU33May 18, 2020

    And even some recent TV/movies.

    Spoiler alert for Grey's Anatomy (and also, lol):

    Watch Parasite everybody! Also, spoilers for Parasite. 

    Christopher Nolan's Tenet is supposedly coming soon! ...in theaters? Shit.

    my plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/FS8SrSPTv1May 22, 2020

    I guarantee these are going to get even more awesome as people stay indoors.

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    Katherine’s a contributing syndications editor at Marie Claire who covers fashion, culture, and lifestyle. In her role, she writes stories that are syndicated by MSN and other outlets. She’s been a full-time freelancer for over a decade and has had roles with Cosmopolitan (where she covered lifestyle, culture, and fashion SEO content) and Bustle (where she was their movies and culture writer). She has bylines in New York Times, Parents, InStyle, Refinery29, and elsewhere. Her work has also been syndicated by ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Seventeen, Good Housekeeping, and Women’s Health, among others. In addition to her stories reaching millions of readers, content she's written and edited has qualified for a Bell Ringer Award and received a Communicator Award. 

    Katherine has a BA in English and art history from the University of Notre Dame and an MA in art business from the Sotheby's Institute of Art (with a focus on marketing/communications). She covers a wide breadth of topics: she's written about how to find the very best petite jeans, how sustainable travel has found its footing on Instagram, and what it's like to be a professional advice-giver in the modern world. Her personal essays have run the gamut from learning to dress as a queer woman to navigating food allergies as a mom. She also has deep knowledge of SEO/EATT, affiliate revenue, commerce, and social media; she regularly edits the work of other writers. She speaks at writing-related events and podcasts about freelancing and journalism, mentors students and other new writers, and consults on coursework. Currently, Katherine lives in Boston with her husband and two kids, and you can follow her on Instagram. If you're wondering about her last name, it’s “I go to dinner,” not “Her huge ego,” but she responds to both.

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