People are using Twitter to brainstorm how the nightmare year of 2016 can redeem itself

At risk of stating the painfully obvious, 2016 has been the absolute worst. The clock is ticking and 2017 is right around the corner, so people are using Twitter to brainstorm how 2016 can redeem itself — since it was a nightmare of a year, after all. Look, it’s no easy feat, and it would very likely involve inventing time travel, resurrecting deceased musical icons, and reversing the presidential election results in any manner possible.

But Twitter users are nothing if not creative — and the hashtag #howcan2016redeemitself shows that some people are optimistic, others might be in denial, and the rest would be totally OK with a meteor strike bringing an end to 2016 with a bang.

Listen up, 2016 — Twitter has some suggestions for you.

Please oh please let the election results miraculously change (looking at you, Electors).

#How2016CanRedeemItself
The Con Man is replaced by the #ThePeoplesPresident ❤️💙👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/jqDueVGiDN

— Mara McEwin (@maramcewin) December 2, 2016

#How2016CanRedeemItself with a liiiiitle rule bending! 4 more years of these 2…❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/roPvu3U3Dj

— tara strong (@tarastrong) December 2, 2016

The Electoral College decides to vote for #ThePeoplesPresident, @HillaryClinton! #How2016CanRedeemItself pic.twitter.com/18dfCnCQsH

— #RemoveTrump (@Blue______Wave) December 2, 2016

Could it be possible that 2016 didn't actually happen?

#How2016CanRedeemItself — Ashton Kutcher shows up with a camera crew to reveal he's Punk'd the nation.

— Kevin (@kevinwxgg) December 2, 2016

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Plot twist! And we all wake up. #How2016CanRedeemItself pic.twitter.com/Hwoiyle7Od

— S𝔥𝔢𝔞 B𝔯𝔬𝔴𝔫𝔦𝔫𝔤 (@SheaBrowning) December 2, 2016

At the very least, could 2016 please stop killing off our beloved musical icons?

#How2016CanRedeemItself

By not killing anyone else on my playlist.

— 1stAndMonday (@firstandmonday) December 2, 2016

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Perhaps 2016 could throw us a bone and provide some small blessings — after all, this year owes us big time.

At the very least, after all we've been thru, just give Twitter an edit button #How2016CanRedeemItself

— Bethiecrocker (@livewbeth) December 2, 2016

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#How2016CanRedeemItself give everyone a pony

— Max (@maxpick) December 2, 2016

Let's be honest — 2016 is beyond redemption. It must end immediately, even if it requires a meteor strike. (Desperate times call for desperate measures.)

I think it's past the point of no return. #How2016CanRedeemItself

— Keebler Sidejob (@kauffeemann) December 2, 2016

Bring on the giant meteor? #How2016CanRedeemItself

— Corey Miller (@StopEatingBees) December 2, 2016

Just END. #How2016CanRedeemItself

— S𝔥𝔢𝔞 B𝔯𝔬𝔴𝔫𝔦𝔫𝔤 (@SheaBrowning) December 2, 2016

Because we apparently haven’t suffered enough, 2016 will be one second longer than expected. On the bright side, this does give the year some extra time to redeem itself — but, given 2016’s track record, I can’t say I have much faith that it will do so. But, props to Twitter users for coming up with some kickass suggestions.