2016 has had more than its share of disappointments — enough to fill a decade, really. But it’s also responsible for Pokémon Go, a cultural phenomenon that managed to entertain and delight the world, seemingly all at once.

Every fad has its arc, some quick to decline while others ride a long tail that keeps them relevant for years. Hula Hoops, Rubik’s Cubes, and Slinkys, for example, can still be found in toy stores despite being decades old. Even the makers of Angry Birds are still turning a profit in spite of a precipitous decline in interest over the last few years. On the other hand there’s New Coke, Project Ginger, and disco; each burning white-hot for an instant before flaming out in spectacular, but merciful fashion.