2014 was a big, important year for big, important stories. Stories with meaning. Stories with gravitas. Stories the true essence of which cannot be conveyed in mere words, people. No, we need something much more powerful to sum up the biggest stories of 2014: A collection of Jennifer Lawrence GIFs.

Below, with the help of J-Law's uniquely expressive mug, let's all remember that time in 2014...

When Kim Kardashian's butt broke the internet.

When everyone and their mother took the ice bucket challenge.

When we officially found out that "Ghostbusters 3" was really, actually happening... and that a certain someone might be in it if the studio has its way.

When Joffrey Baratheon gloriously bit it on "Game of Thrones." (Er... J-Law is all caught up on the most recent season, right?)

When Kim and Kanye tied the knot.

When #Gamergate happened, and it was definitely about ethics in gaming journalism, except when it maybe actually wasn't.

When "grooting" became a nationwide phenomenon. (As a social media abstainer, Jennifer might have missed this one.)

When the iPhone 6 finally landed.

When Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow "consciously uncoupled."

When Emma Watson addressed the UN.

When hackers stole private photos belonging to a dozen famous women, including J-Law.

And there you go, guys: Your year in review. Let's kiss this weird, wild year in news goodbye, and make way for a new one.