As they did in 2013, Beutler Ink commissioned an illustration that sums up the memorable events of the past year. This year, the artist is Luke McGarry. There are 143 news items, pop culture icons, notable people, memes, and themes in this one picture. Can you identify them all?
Click twice at the post about it to greatly enlarge the picture. If you get stumped, scroll down at the same link for a map and a list. Oh, you can also buy a print. -via reddit
But I see what you mean, about getting into the tributes, which are usually prepared by early December. By next year, the people who make those things will forget to check the previous December.