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Updated : Dec 22, 2014, 02:32 PM IST
The year 2014 is winding down and it is time to usher in a New Year filled with enthusiasm and hope for a better future. But before the curtains fall, here is what Indian Twitterati have to say about the year that was. Using the hashtag #2014in5words, many shared irreverent views ranging from funny to sad to downright caustic.
Here's a quick flashback down memory lane.
Hasiba Amin #YouRemember
Kattar Soch Nahin Yuva Josh #2014In5Words
— Rahul Roushan (@rahulroushan) December 19, 2014
Who said journalists are terrible at marketing?
@rahulroushan Read Rajdeep's book for answer.. #2014In5Words
— Sandeep Patil (@sandesh3sandy) December 19, 2014
This is always true, but will he ever deliver?!
@rahulroushan Rohit Sharma is real talent #2014In5Words
— fresher (@bhatia1965) December 19, 2014
The Talibani attack in Peshawar left a hole in our hearts
#2014In5Words "the smallest coffins are heaviest"
— Meenakshi Menon (@MeenMenon) December 20, 2014
The question which has been haunting many cricket fans for a very long time.
When Srinivasan Will Quit @BCCI ? #2014in5words
— dr parag (@ParagDr) December 20, 2014
Our 'inner voice'
#2014In5Words You accomplished nothing this year.
— Professor Snape (@_Snape_) December 20, 2014
Totally legit question in any coffee shop.
What is the wifi password? #2014In5Words
— Philip Nation (@philipnation) December 20, 2014
Aww but what are cat videos for?
#2014In5Words I Still Have No BAE
— THE PINK PRINTT (@OrquideaMinaj) December 20, 2014
Phew! Finally, the mother was revealed. But oh wait, she was a glorified hoax.
#2014In5Words we finally met the mother?? pic.twitter.com/9hjP5ODgwo
— ? (@jenmeatsix_) December 19, 2014
The coolest new show on TV; only because True Detective is two words!
#2014in5words Orange Is the New Black
— ALL THINGS OITNB (@AllThingsOITNB) December 19, 2014
All bow down to Kim Jong-un.
Hollywood has a new master. #2014In5Words pic.twitter.com/gLR8iySvn1
— CounterMoonbat (@CounterMoonbat) December 19, 2014
Perhaps the only saving grace..
Atleast we are not bhakts #2014In5Words pic.twitter.com/b3KSMYC71r
— Kumar Shashwat (@kumarshashwat97) December 19, 2014
Then as the Delhi Uber rape case showed, nothing much has changed.
We learnt nothing from Nirbhaya #2014In5Words
— would be vadra (@drpoonam) December 19, 2014
Because why not, let's continue embarrassing ourselves on foreign shores.
#2014in5words Lets continue with Duncan Fletcher
— $ir $ri $ri Magal (@jhunjhunwala) December 19, 2014
Pretend that you have not listened to the tweet if bae says this.
I have gained weight again #2014In5Words
— Sharanya (@Sharanyashettyy) December 19, 2014
And if wishes had wings.
#2014In5Words Arnab, allow me to complete
— Ashwin S Kumar (@ashwinskumar) December 19, 2014
Also, hope for some, irony for others.
#2014In5Words Achche Din Aane Wale Hain.. pic.twitter.com/AbbvBtBs9Y
— Paresh Rawal (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) December 19, 2014
Ofcourse, Kejriwal being Kejriwal.
Yehi to scam hai ji #2014In5Words
— bwoyblunder.co.in (@bwoyblunder) December 19, 2014
#LiberalAlert
Idea of India under threat #2014In5Words
— Rahul Sharma (@Biorahul) December 19, 2014
Some 'extraneous voice', better avoided.
#2014In5Words Be warned against Hindu Talibanization. #Bachi
— Ashwin S Kumar (@ashwinskumar) December 19, 2014
Quintessential Shashtri-isms.
Shastri's #2014In5Words: Flew like a tracer bullet Just what the doctor ordered All three results are possible Cricket is the real winner!
— The UnReal Times (@TheUnRealTimes) December 19, 2014
When Arnab met lady err Lekhi Arnab
Never ever ever ever ever #2014In5Words
— Madhuchhanda Bose (@madhuchhanda11) December 19, 2014
And the over-arching voice this year.
मित्रों, मैं, मैंने, मुझे, मेरा #2014in5words #ModiEdition ;)
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) December 19, 2014