12 unquestionably bleak New Year's resolutions

And you thought dry January was unappealing…

By Nicola Byrne Friday 2 Jan 2015, 1:02 PM

Jan 2nd 2015, 1:02 PM 24,018 Views 9 Comments

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HAPPY ‘ACTUAL START of New Year’s resolutions’ day. Everyone knows that New Year’s Day doesn’t count.

According to data taken from Twitter, the top resolution was to ‘work out’.

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But there have also been a few others knocking about. Others that are slightly more off the beaten track…

1. This stunning lifestyle change

In Starbucks Blackrock "......so my New Year's resolution is to switch from an Espresso Frappuccino to a Mocha Frappuccino" #D4Resolutions
— Overheard in Dublin (@OverheardDublin) December 31, 2014

Source: Overheard in Dublin/Twitter

Starbuck's new drink naming strategy fails miserably Source: MatHampson

2. The constant struggle for independence, realised

My only New Year's Resolution is to learn how to use a can opener without the help of YouTube.
— Fionnuala (@FionnualaJay) December 31, 2014

Source: Fionnuala/Twitter

Just in case…

Source: Eric Farrell/YouTube

3. Reaching for the unreachable

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There is no solid proof that this could not happen.

4. Finally doing what has been a long time coming

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5. Breaking all social boundaries

My only new year's resolution is that I will NO LONGER apologise for not having a Boots card.
— joe (@mutablejoe) December 29, 2014

Source: Keri/Twitter

advantage-card Source: theonlywayischelsea

6. :(

my new year's resolution: stop crying in public
— Mary Charlene (@IamEnidColeslaw) December 29, 2014

Source: Mary Charlene/Twitter

7. The downright impossible

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Bleak because it’s NEVER going to happen.

B6OD0LVIQAAx0bP Source: thereaIbanksy

8. Something we can all get behind

New Year's resolution: Emo revival
— Leor Galil (@imLeor) January 1, 2015

Source: Leor Galil/Twitter

Day 290 / 265 - In search of a title ( high contrast black and white ) Source: xJason.Rogersx

9. A tough one

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10. But school SUCKS

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11. Both are valid and important, to be fair

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12. And finally, one for everyone in the audience

My New Year's resolution is to be younger and more attractive.
— Mark “🦄” O’Halloran (@markohalloran) January 1, 2015

Source: Mark O'Halloran/Twitter

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12 unquestionably bleak New Year's resolutions