If you are reading this, you are not really having the time of your life this Chinese New Year (CNY).

Here are 16 reasons why you are feeling this way.

1. A mandatory CNY movie

More often than not, you drag yourself to the crowded cinemas to watch nothing good in particular. Must we really watch Ah Boys to Men again? Aren't they real men yet?

2. The same old Stephen Chow movies

By now, you should have remembered some of the lines from the movies. Channel 8 is having a Stephen Chow movie marathon this CNY, in case you need help remembering those lines.

3. Sit thru the CNY countdown show again

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Countdown again. Countdown to the next steamboat meal.

4. Awkward conversations with relatives

"Got kids? Married? Got girlfriend?" No, no. How about no?

5. OD on McDonald's

It's the most convenient way to fill your bak kwa-laced stomach with more junk. Too much Prosperity (burgers) kills.

6. Sit around in silence

It's super obvious that no one wants to be here but still has to play the part of eager relative. Back to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram.

7. Shopping in Chinatown on Chinese New Year's Eve trying to score a good deal

Moshing at rock concerts cannot beat the concoction of sweaty bargain hunters, cheesy ching chong music and crazy salesmen.

8. Your house turn into a hardcore gambling den

Mahjong and Blackjack are the most common of vices during CNY. For the adventurous, there's In-Between. All these illegal gambling being committed while NCPG's ads run in the background. Oh, the irony.

9. Lou hei for the nth time

Why can't people get it? It's only fun for the first few times. A lou hei a day, makes one go insane because...

10. And cleaning up after

The clean up is epic. Especially when you toss like this.

11. The pressure of red packets

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As if dishing out money is not heartbreaking enough, many have to face the pressure of how much to stuff in that red packet. Our national daily even said there's a going rate. #wahpiangeh #underhappy

12. Irritating CNY jingles

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Dong dong dong dong dong dong chiannnnng. I can't even.

13. Cab-less days

For those without wheels, good luck trying to find an empty cab on the street.

14. Queuing up to change new notes

As if spending money on red packets is not enough, you still have to change new notes. #omg #help

15. Trying to lose the CNY flab after

All these pineapple tarts and bak kwas are easy on the palate but difficult to get rid off once lodged in your love handles. You will probably need to work out like mehhhhh.

16. No stylish black ootds

Because no red, no ang pows. Remember that.

Happy CNY, guys. Huat ah.

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