2011 in Review

**Netjet!** · 12-30-2011, 11:41 PM

This year featured a lot of violence, revolution and change. From the Arab Spring in the Middle East, to the Occupy Wall Street Protests, to protests in the UK and other places around the world, revolution came together, and change was sought and accomplished. Wars raged on, and people died. But through this, the message of hope and peace shined through.

Compared to 2010 this year was quite a battle. Hope everyone had a good 2011, and here's looking to a better 2012.

**DossarLX ODI** · 12-30-2011, 11:50 PM

http://www.googlezeitgeist.com/en/

Oh my god this is hilarious

"Searches for Rebecca Black and related searches like Rebecca Black Friday jumped >10,000% between 2010 and 2011, making the young pop singer the #1 fastest rising search on Google in 2011."

Trogdor!!!! · 12-31-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DossarLX ODI

http://www.googlezeitgeist.com/en/

Oh my god this is hilarious

"Searches for Rebecca Black and related searches like Rebecca Black Friday jumped >10,000% between 2010 and 2011, making the young pop singer the #1 fastest rising search on Google in 2011."

All of those make sense except number five. RB being the most Googled thing 2011 is really sad, but it still makes sense.

**darkshark** · 12-31-2011, 12:29 AM

You know you googled Battlefield 3.

Therefore it makes sense.

**DossarLX ODI** · 12-31-2011, 12:33 AM

I've actually never even heard of Battlefield 3, not even kidding rofl. I don't care about shooting games even if they're popular

ghost- · 12-31-2011, 03:08 AM

dammit netjet that vid made me tear up a bit...

welsh_girl · 12-31-2011, 07:51 AM

I contributed to Rebecca Black and BF3~

It's been a busy year for the world.

Damn that video was touching.

**s0ulst0n3** · 12-31-2011, 09:19 AM

You made some very good points, OP. Not that this is nearly as serious as an issue, but SOPA also caused a lot of drama, and may cause more in 2012 until we find out if it passes or not. I doubt it will.

However, despite all the drama and angst, it was a good year, and I'm ready for another good one to start. :3 See you all in 2012!

**Netjet!** · 12-31-2011, 02:27 PM

Another thing that struck me in this was that for the 2010 in review video at the end, the search bar read along the lines of "What a good year. What's next in 2011?" and in this one, it simply said "We made it". That made me tear up a little.

Emithith · 12-31-2011, 02:32 PM

I had a lot of fun this year. Even though there wasn't very happy things going on in the world this year.
Can't quite say I searched for anything other than maybe that Fukushima reactor accident.

Crashfan3 · 12-31-2011, 05:05 PM

I'm glad this year's over. Usually I look back and smile on New Years' Eve but I can't do that this year. Best of luck and good fortune to all of you in '12.

MrGiggles · 12-31-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Trogdor!!!!

All of those make sense except number five. RB being the most Googled thing 2011 is really sad, but it still makes sense.

Really? BF3 was a massively anticipated release yo, BF2 is still a fairly popular game seven years after release.

I probably searched some of these. BF3 and G+ for sure.

Trogdor!!!! · 12-31-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGiggles

Really? BF3 was a massively anticipated release yo, BF2 is still a fairly popular game seven years after release.

I probably searched some of these. BF3 and G+ for sure.

Yeah I know, I just didn't think it was that popular. I mean, I own it but I couldn't imagine it being the fifth most searched thing.

12-31-2011, 12:29 AM	#4
darkshark Nothing. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Pacific Ocean Posts: 4,189	Re: 2011 in Review You know you googled Battlefield 3. Therefore it makes sense.

12-31-2011, 03:08 AM	#6
ghost- Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nebraska Age: 31 Posts: 787	Re: 2011 in Review dammit netjet that vid made me tear up a bit...

12-31-2011, 07:51 AM	#7
welsh_girl FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cymru, U.K Age: 34 Posts: 1,365	Re: 2011 in Review I contributed to Rebecca Black and BF3~ It's been a busy year for the world. Damn that video was touching. Last edited by welsh_girl; 12-31-2011 at 07:54 AM..

12-31-2011, 09:19 AM	#8
s0ulst0n3 <SPACE FOR RENT> Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 2,076	Re: 2011 in Review You made some very good points, OP. Not that this is nearly as serious as an issue, but SOPA also caused a lot of drama, and may cause more in 2012 until we find out if it passes or not. I doubt it will. However, despite all the drama and angst, it was a good year, and I'm ready for another good one to start. :3 See you all in 2012!

12-31-2011, 02:27 PM	#9
Netjet! Sic itur ad astra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,700	Re: 2011 in Review Another thing that struck me in this was that for the 2010 in review video at the end, the search bar read along the lines of "What a good year. What's next in 2011?" and in this one, it simply said "We made it". That made me tear up a little. __________________ RIP Steve Van Ness <3

12-30-2011, 11:41 PM	#1
Netjet! Sic itur ad astra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,700	2011 in Review This year featured a lot of violence, revolution and change. From the Arab Spring in the Middle East, to the Occupy Wall Street Protests, to protests in the UK and other places around the world, revolution came together, and change was sought and accomplished. Wars raged on, and people died. But through this, the message of hope and peace shined through. Compared to 2010 this year was quite a battle. Hope everyone had a good 2011, and here's looking to a better 2012. __________________ RIP Steve Van Ness <3 Last edited by Netjet!; 12-30-2011 at 11:44 PM..

12-31-2011, 02:32 PM	#10
Emithith FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Maple Syrup Land Age: 28 Posts: 1,784	Re: 2011 in Review I had a lot of fun this year. Even though there wasn't very happy things going on in the world this year. Can't quite say I searched for anything other than maybe that Fukushima reactor accident. Last edited by Emithith; 12-31-2011 at 02:33 PM.. Reason: O_o it really is Fukushima like a thought..?

12-31-2011, 05:05 PM	#11
Crashfan3 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jefferson, Ore. Age: 32 Posts: 2,937	Re: 2011 in Review I'm glad this year's over. Usually I look back and smile on New Years' Eve but I can't do that this year. Best of luck and good fortune to all of you in '12. __________________ Twilight Sparkle's Ponyville Group Free Chiptune Streaming Radio! Thanks justin_ator and megamon88 for making my sig 20% cooler.

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