worst year for the country or below average. majority of men thought good, women thought, bad. a similar breakdown across racial demographics. a slip majority of white americans. 52%, thought this year was the best, above average or average. majorities of hispanics and african-americans thought the worst year or below average. finally, what did americans view as the most significant events of 2017? events like, the mass shooting in las vegas, and natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires were on folks minds the most. third on the list, president trump's inauguration followed by terrorist attacks, the tax plan in congress and sexual harassment revelations and, of course, the #metoo movement. when we come back, words that came into being, and new words that gain new meaning in 2017. president trump's impact on american culture is next. remember our special night? abdominal pain... ...and diarrhea.