Welp, this is the way 2016 had to end — with a very, very sad meme. Twitter user Jonny Sun started a meme challenge on Twitter that turned pretty dark pretty quickly. SEE ALSO: 'Kids introducing ...

Since Kermit is sipping tea in the meme, it was paired with the hashtag #ButThatsNoneOfMyBusiness and used as a snarky clapback or witty comment. This skyrocketed the meme’s popularity.

— jonny sun (@jonnysun) December 13, 2016 @JonnySun then challenged his followers to use the meme to express sentiments of hope using Sad Kermit. Some were able to pull it off.

People are turning this heartbreaking Kermit the Frog meme into an uplifting story Hattie Gladwell Published December 13, 2016 4:50pm Updated December 11, 2019 5:05pm Comments ...

Kermit first appeared in 1955 on the show “Sam and Friends.” Over the years, his character evolved to become a central figure on “The Muppets” and “Sesame Street.” His leap to meme ...

Memes using Kermit the Frog seem to be taking over social media. Whether it's sarcasm, awkward social encounters or just having a dig at your loved one - there's one for everyone. The green puppet ...

Memes using Kermit the Frog seem to be taking over social media. Whether it's sarcasm, awkward social encounters or just having a dig at your loved one - there's one for everyone. The green puppet ...