The Gulf of Mexico was officially renamed this in early 2025.
The Gulf of America
This California based fast food restaurant quietly retired the number 67 from their ticket order system this year.
In-n-Out
This popular maker of grills went home to meet his maker in 2025.
George Foreman
This social media app went dark for Americans for about 12 hours in January of 2025.
TikTok
Buffalo Bills quarterback who is married to Hailee Steinfeld announced they're expecting their first child this year.
Josh Allen
After being in production for 230 years, the US treasury stopped producing these in November 2025.
Pennies
Rizz
Rob Reiner
These mischievous furry monster plush dolls, sold in blind boxes, were all the rage this year.
Labubus
This actress filed for divorce from her country singer husband after 19 years of marriage.
Nicole Kidman
This late night talk show host generated record ratings upon his on-air return after being suspended for a week by ABC.
Jimmy Kimmel
Aura (aura-farming)
Best known for her electrocution style hair and her role on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America.
Anne Burrell
A CEO and his head of HR were caught canoodling on the jumbotron of this band's concert.
Coldplay
Fifteen years after releasing her hit song E.T., this singer finally made it to space this year as part of an all-women crew.
Katy Perry
This 19th century Chinese game made a huge comeback this year.
Mahjong
Mental exhaustion from too much low-effort online content, such as scrolling on TikTok or Instagram
Brainrot
Let me tell you something, brother! This 6 foot 7 inch WWE star passed away this year.
Hint: He is also Quartney (with a Quart) and Epcot's daddy.
Hulk Hogan
This actress went viral for having good jeans.
Sydney Sweeney
This Canadian singer released a new album in July and then released a surprise second album sequel in September.
Justin Bieber
The US' top box office movie of the year featured this popular block building game and Jack Black.
Minecraft
Mental Breakdown
Menty B
This rockstar who passed away this year is known for eating a bat, though he is not the cause of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Ozzy Osbourne.
They viral "bearista" cups offered by this brand sold out almost immediately, leaving many unhappy customers empty handed.
Starbucks
G'day Mate! This Australian nepo-baby danced his way to a Mirrorball trophy with dance partner Witney Carson.
Robert Irwin