The general consensus seems to be that 2016 has, in a word, sucked. John Oliver has summed it up in a video (NSFW) better than we could.

Now seems like an excellent time to bring back an old Ars tradition that's all about having some fun—the Bizarro Lounge. Long time readers will remember the forum and the lighthearted good times it offered. Here's a catchup for everyone else.

In the Ars forums, we have a subforum called The Lounge. It's a great community that's been sharing with each other for years. Only Ars subscribers can post there, and that makes it a bit of an exclusive club.

This is the year for populism—down with elitist institutions! The Bizarro Lounge isn't for fat-cat subscribers, it's for the people! Anyone can participate, and the rules are relaxed in the name of having a good time. Come share your silly memes, tell stories, and hang out with your fellow Arsians in our online party.

The name of the game is having fun, but that doesn't mean there aren't any rules. Personal attacks are still verboten. No posting porn or images that are beyond good taste. It doesn't have to be safe for work, but it shouldn't be the kind of thing that would get you fired if someone walked by your desk.

Otherwise, anything goes. So come let your hair down with us. Enter The Bizarro Lounge.