It really has been a whole-ass year, hasn't it? In 2018, everything has seemed entirely surreal. When I look back on some of the crazy things that happened, it all feels like a very strange dream. Meghan Markle [1] broke so much protocol [2] (and I lived for it). We all watched entirely too much Netflix [3]. So many people fell in love [4]. So many people fell out of it [5]. But all of these are kind of run-of-the-mill. I want to take a second to call out some of the truly wild, totally one-of-a-kind moments in 2018 that really threw us all for a loop. Some of them were inspiring, perhaps even iconic. Some were perplexing, confounding even. And some felt like the product of a video game's "random" button. Take this journey with me, won't you?
This Utterly Puzzling Royal "Wax Figure" Photo Shoot Occurred
Oh, there's more [7]. On behalf of Meghan Markle [8] and Prince Harry, I'd love to know what in the f*ck was going on here on this day.
Meryl Streep Gave an Oscar-Worthy Performance at a Tennis Game
The meme just generates itself [9], really. I hope she wins best supporting actress for this.
Idris Elba Was Utterly Disrespected by This Doll's Existence
Yes, it's supposed to be an Idris Elba doll [10], and it was priced at $1,100. Most people decided it looked like Romany Malco, including Romany Malco.
Gwyneth Paltrow Invented Yoga
OK, fine, not really. But she does seem to think she popularised it [11].
Ezra Miller Showed Up to the Fantastic Beasts Premiere Like This
And I still haven't fully recovered [12]. Please follow my harrowing journey on the next season of Serial.
He Also Wore This to a Different Premiere
Yes, he DID write "Avada Kedavra" on his hands [13], so let's all just lie on the floor and wonder if we'll ever be able to get on his level. (We won't.)
Lady Gaga Had the Best Venice Film Festival Entrance of All Time
I'm aware most celebrities at the festival arrive by boat, but how many of them do it with a rose in hand [14], legs flung over the side, in an absolutely devastating outfit? Yeah, that's what I thought.
We Had a Discussion About the Size of Pete Davidson's Penis
We also learned about Big D*ck Energy [15], so I guess this is a win?
Unfortunately, The Princess Switch Got Made and Then Got Released on Netflix
¯_(ツ)_/¯ [16]
Melania Trump Wore a Jacket With a Rather Blunt Message
White House officials urged everyone not to read into it too much, but we decided to do it anyway [20]. Because, come on.
Chris Evans Went Out in Public With This Mustache on His Face
I'm so sorry, I don't mean to be rude, but the internet really roasted him good [21] for this one. This man went from "Daddy" to "Father" in 0.5 seconds.
Timothée Chalamet Got a Haircut
Celebrity haircuts are usually not Big News, but in this case, the internet was ablaze with hot takes [22] pertaining to Timothée Chalamet [23] 's chop. It bears mentioning.
We Learned the Truth About Ben Affleck's Gigantic Back Tattoo
Oh yeah, it's very real, and there are pictures to prove it [24].
Kanye West Performed on SNL as a Giant Water Bottle
Yeah [25]. I don't know what else to say, frankly.
Someone Bought a Banksy Piece, Then It Destroyed Itself
The real gag is, it's a whole new art piece now [27]. And I haven't done any research (I'm tired), but I'd guess it's probably worth even more now than it was before.
Cardi B Threw a Shoe at Nicki Minaj in the Middle of a Fancy Party
You know, these things happen sometimes [32]. No big!
A Young Boy Yodeled in Walmart, Went Viral, and Became a Country Star
Meet Mason Ramsey, affectionately known as the "Walmart Yodel Boy," [33] thanks to . . . well, it's exactly what it sounds like. Here's a picture of him on the red carpet at the Country Music Association Awards. When I was 10, I got a bead stuck up my nose!