NYC,Times Square-In an unprecedented turn of events, New Year’s revellers gathered beneath the large crystal ball that signals the arrival of the new year and attempted to prevent 2009 from occuring by halting the ball’s downward progress.

The crowd was at least momentarily successful, emboldening them for a further attempt to move the ball back up the poll until they reached the year 2000. It is believed that the crowd was comprised mostly of individuals who voted for George W Bush, and that they hoped to have a “do over”.

To the crowd’s dismay, 2009 arrived anyway.

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