8 Things We're Glad To See The Back Of In 2014

2014 was a great year in many ways. Runners made a triumphant return (our footsies haven't felt this good since Primary School); Katie Taylor RULED the sports world; Lupita Nyongo emerged as a brill new acting talent and style icon and her brother snuck into the selfie to end all selfies at the Oscars.

But, of course, there are just a few little things that we can't wait to never speak of again. Our gears are easily grinded. We all love a little rant around this time of year so let's get to it!

• Pulled Pork

It's meat that's been put through a grinder. That's it.  There was a time when pulled pork was the new thing everyone wanted to try on a menu. Pulled pork sandwich? Mmmm - once upon a time. Now, you can't go into a pub or sandwich place without being thrust in front of you. Sure, it's reasonably tasty and stuff - but in fairness there's very little to it and why is it double the price of the hang sangers?

• People Trying To Break The Internet

You cannot break the internet with your bare booty. Entering Google into Google will break the Internet. Everyone knows that. Jeez.

• Water Charges / Water Protests 

Whatever you're feeling on the subject is, one of these is going to be history in 2015.

• Frozen

Enough already. Yes, it was a good film. Yes, the soundtrack was also very popular. Yes, kids can't get enough of the Elsa dolls. Enough!

• Love / Hate

We can't possibly cope with another series like the last one. We've got serious withdrawal issues as it is and we don't need a season in 2015 to keep us hooked.

• Grumpy Cat

It's a cat that looks consistently pissed off. That's about it. Cats will be cats though. And we can't stop watching them wreak havoc.

• The Ice Bucket Challenge

Alright, fine, it raised a lot of money for good charities. That's obviously a good thing. But at the same time, it was super-duper annoying. Just give money to charity without the 'Look at me, I'm in a bikini getting ice over my head LOL!' #icebucketchallenge" aspect of it all. See our pick of the best and worse ice bucket challenges here. 

• Pharrell's Happy

We liked it the first 100 times we heard it. However, when we were tied down and the song was blasted into our ear-holes for ten months straight, it got just a tad annoying. We no longer feel like a room without a roof.

What elements of 2014 will you happily forget about in the new year? What are you looking forward to in 2015? Let's get ranting!