1. Among Us
The game that hooked us all. This imposterous game was equally addictive and entertaining during the COVID-19 era. Playing with numerous friends online kept people in contact with others even during the lockdown. Now looking back, I think we can all say that game was “SUS!”
2. Bernie Sanders mittens meme
The photograph of Bernie Sanders with his mittens became an internet meme very quickly. The memes ranged from…
3. “Levitating” by Dua Lipa ft DaBaby
Dua Lipa and DaBaby hit it big with this summer banger. It is safe to say that “Levitating” was the anthem of 2021.
4. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving the royal family
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s world-rocking leaving of the royal family was often referred to as the “Megxit.” And when the couple did an interview on Oprah the world was even more shocked, to say the least. This departure led to a lot of controversy, mixed opinions and even an expose book by Prince Harry.
5. Fortnite
The hype of Fortnite comes in waves. In 2021, it reached its peak. From victory dances to victory royales, many gamers would consider this a top trend of 2021.
6. Sweater vests
Sweater vests were a huge fashion trend in 2021. Even if opinions on them have soured now, the trend during 2021 was the more sweaters, the better.
7. Berries and Cream
The “Little Lad”’s hype was not so little! This TikTok trend was extremely popular, and although it is pretty cringey now, it was one of the most popular trends in 2021.
8. COVID-19
Although it certainly has not been forgotten, lockdown activities are now overlooked. The mass buying of toilet paper, Clorox wipes and excessive TikTok doom-scrolling will definitely be in the history books.
9. Travis Scott’s fatal “Astroworld” concert
During his concert in Houston, ten Travis Scott fans in the audience died due to a crowd surge in the rapper’s uncontrolled and dangerously packed crowd. Scott kept playing even after multiple people passed out, and the fallout from this has caused many musicians to be more aware of unsafe crowd activity. Scott’s response to the situation was a hot topic for the remainder of the year.
10. “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
The final movie in the Tom Holland Spider Man trilogy, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” was THE movie of 2021. From various multiverses to the return of fan-favorite villains and heroes, it was like the internet’s wishlist came to life. Despite the fun surrounding it, “No Way Home” was a sob-inducing movie that concluded an iconic trilogy.
