These were the most retweeted tweets of 2020
2020 has been quite something. The year the world was struck by a pandemic, our lives looked unrecognisable as we were all sent indoors and told to stay there. And social media has been there to document it all. Which is why we're especially interested to look back at the year through the lens of Twitter, after the social media platform recently rounded up the most liked and retweeted posts of 2020.
From the heartbreaking death of Chadwick Boseman, to a simple video that made everyone laugh while we all stayed home, here are the Twitter highlights from the year everything changed...
Most liked tweets worldwide:
The announcement of Chadwick Boseman's death
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
Barack Obama's tribute to Kobe Bryant
Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020
Comedian Andy Milonakis' relatable thoughts on the state of the world
Congratulations to the Astronauts that left Earth today. Good choice
— Andy Milonakis (@andymilonakis) May 30, 2020
Home Alone's Macaulay Culkin making us all feel ancient
Hey guys, wanna feel old?
I'm 40.
You're welcome.— Macaulay Culkin (@IncredibleCulk) August 26, 2020
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris celebrating her victory with Joe Biden
We did it, @JoeBiden. pic.twitter.com/oCgeylsjB4
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 7, 2020
Most retweeted tweets worldwide:
The announcement of Chadwick Boseman's death
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
BTS's Jungkook singing a cover of 'Never Not'
Never Not ?? pic.twitter.com/Ag9oUTJvrN
— ????? (@BTS_twt) May 2, 2020
A powerful headline in the wake of George Floyd's death
What a headline pic.twitter.com/x8GGKL0VMc
— ?? (@1kingmyles) May 28, 2020
An accurate representation of how quarantine drove us all a bit mad
Quarantine day 6. pic.twitter.com/er652Oy3Ki
— jamie (@gnuman1979) March 16, 2020
That Andy Milonakis' tweet again
Congratulations to the Astronauts that left Earth today. Good choice
— Andy Milonakis (@andymilonakis) May 30, 2020
Most liked tweets in the UK:
The announcement of Chadwick Boseman's death
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
Dr Alex saying it like it is about NHS staff parking costs
Controversial but maybe this is a good time for hospital car parks to be free for NHS staff? Retweet if you agree ????
— Dr Alex (@DrAlexGeorge) March 22, 2020
Marcus Rashford's powerful open letter to the government about free school meals
An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn
Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020
A stark illustration of white privilege
George Floyd and I were both arrested for allegedly spending a counterfeit $20 bill. For George Floyd, a man my age, with two kids, it was a death sentence. For me, it is a story I sometimes tell at parties. That, my friends, is White privilege.
— Mark D. McCoy (@m_d_mccoy) June 1, 2020
Marcus Rashford's response to MPs U-agreed on free school meal vouchers throughout the summer
I don’t even know what to say.
Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020
Matt Lucas' spot-on impression of Boris Johnson
— MATT LUCAS (@RealMattLucas) May 10, 2020
NHS workers showing their undefeatable spirit
The spirit of NHS staff is absolutely astonishing ??
Please RT if you’re proud.
WE WILL BEAT THIS!
pic.twitter.com/BpQsq3bdD0— NHS Million (@NHSMillion) March 20, 2020
Some invaluable advice for anyone in a dangerous situation
If you're in trouble dial 999.
If you cannot speak, dial 55.
We hear you.
You are not alone.pic.twitter.com/WeoHsNB6ke— DC Dave Wise (@CopThatCooks) August 17, 2020
That incredible lockdown video again
Quarantine day 6. pic.twitter.com/er652Oy3Ki
— jamie (@gnuman1979) March 16, 2020
Actor Sandy Bachelor's revenge on his landlord for kicking him out
Our letting agent asked us to make a video of the flat we are basically being forced out of. I wish them the very best of luck. pic.twitter.com/h3fcOw657w
— Sandy Batchelor (@sandybatchelor) May 17, 2020
I don't know about you, but this round-up in the most part has actually left me feeling pretty warm-hearted. Now, roll on 2021...
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