Sure, most of what you see on the internet — the arguing and outrage and depressing news and all manner of other digital diseases — can feel like a boot to your trachea. And yet, every now and then, the internet provides moments of positivity and humor, even the occasional morsel of togetherness. We are here today to remember and celebrate those gifts bestowed on us in 2018. We considered many memes that provided short-term entertainment but appealed to too particular a niche audience. [Revisit the five best internet moments of 2017, a year that included BBC Dad, Knife Kid and a dancing hot dog.]

Source: New York Times December 27, 2018 15:11 UTC