As the dumpster fire that was 2016 settles down, it’s time to reflect on all the fun we did have throughout the year. The year made us haggard with worry, so much that this way-too-real meme arose.

Thankfully, there were some bright spots. And, I’m not just talking about Harambe love. There were plenty of wonderful artists, writers, thinkers, and athletes whom we definitely should have had our dicks out for. Now is as good of a time as ever. Here are the best people of 2016.