2021 has been a thoroughly confusing year for many of us. Comparing it to a rollercoaster isn’t enough because the number of turns and loop-the-loops, ups and downs, and unexpected narrative twists we’ve had this year make it seem more like a massive maze than a joy ride.
Despite all the negativity, there have been some news stories that have made us do a double-take and check the source to see if it’s not satire. To show you just how strange 2021 has truly been, our team here at Bored Panda has collected the weirdest news stories and most peculiar headlines to share with you. So grab yourself some popcorn or a festive cup of cocoa, get comfortable, and let’s take a peek at the side of this year that you might have missed.
Don’t forget to upvote the news that made you laugh as you scroll down. My personal favorite weird yet thoroughly sad bit of news in 2021 is about this New Zealand wizard losing his official contract after decades of loyal magical service (it just breaks my heart). “It implies that I am boring and old, but there is nobody else anything like me in Christchurch. It’s just they don’t like me because they are boring old bureaucrats and everyone likes me and no one likes them,’” the wizard said.
Oh, and when you’re done enjoying this article, then we cordially invite you to read all about all the good things that happened this year right over here.
I reached out to Los Angeles-based entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyle expert Mike Sington for a chat about what 2021 has been like, how it compares to 2020, and what we can all hope to see in 2022. Scroll down for Bored Panda’s full candid interview with Mike who feels as much at home commenting on breaking news stories as fish do living in the water. He didn’t mince words about how awful this past year has been, but he still hasn’t lost his optimism for the future.
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