The Best and Worst of 2008: Part 1

So...it's 2009 and we can now objectively look back at the year that was 2008. It was the year an where an economy fell, a Dark Knight rose at the box office, and the nation was swept by one of the most historic and epic elections in the history of America. Oh yeah...we can't forget about Brett Michaels finding true love (for a few months at least), the Oceanic 6 and Ben moving the island, and of course the epic rise of Hannah Montana.


Over the next 5 days I will bring to you the Best and the Worst of 2008. So without further adieu, here is part 1 of the winners and losers of 2008.

Hottest Politician of 2008 - Sarah Palin

So she didn't win the election...but who cares?! Sarah Palin is a babe and I know I'm not alone on this one. Sure she's a crazy moose-shooting-Jurassic-Park-is-real lunatic, but again...who cares?! The only thing hotter than Sarah Palin...Tina Fey as Sarah Palin. Imagine the possibilities...

Worst PSA of 2008 - Hilary Duff Bashes Gays...kinda...sorta...ok not really...
Hilary Duff along with a few other celebrities were a part of the "Think Before You Speak" campaign that urged people to stop using the word "gay" in a derogatory manner (if you haven't seen the PSA in question, check it out here). First of all, I have been substituting the word "gay" for "stupid" since all the way back when Zack Morris was still using his brick cell phone. Everybody knows that if you think somebody is acting like a homosexual you call them "homo" and if you think somebody is acting stupid you call them "gay". Gay and Homo are completely different. Is it P.C.? Absolutely not, and I'm not trying to be overly offensive, I'm just stating what is basically common knowledge. Secondly, if I were to follow Hilary Duff around with a hidden camera for a day I'm sure I'd catch her saying it once or twice. It's just a part of modern American vernacular. Deal with it.



Musical Artist Who Pissed Me Off The Most in 2008 - Beyonce




Man Beyonce was annoying this year. My sister had told me about her new single "If I Was a Boy" and I thought she was kidding...until I heard it myself. "If I Was a Boy" is not only annoying, but it is factually incorrect. She fails to mention that if she were a boy, she'd need a regular prostate exam after she turned 50. She also neglects that fact that as a boy she would have to register for the draft on her 18th birthday. How can you write a song about being a boy and completely miss these important points? As if that wasn't bad enough, she announced that when she is performing, she is REALLY her alter ego Sasha Fierce and when she's just kickin around the house she's regular old Beyonce. Hey Sasha/Beyonce...here's a tip. How many times do you think Batman announced that he was Bruce Wayne? Did Clark Kent take out a full page ad saying "Hey, just FYI I'm Superman"? Point being, if you make up an alter ego that makes you look like more of a whacked out, psychotic, nut job that is fading from the public eye and is holding on for dear life...keep it to yourself.




Best Movie of 2008 That Wasn't The Dark Knight - American Teen

I can't really express in words how awesome this movie is. The kid in the middle of the poster with the hoodie on is Jake, and Jake is worth every penny it would cost you to rent or buy this movie. There are two things I thrive on when it comes to comedies and entertainment...I thrive on teen drama and awkward situations. Jake is like a How-To-Guide for both. After being dumped by a girl, he puts his acne-infested face on the table, looks at a grease smudge from his face and tells the girl "Look at all that grease...that's from my face" as she looks into the distance, wondering how much longer she has to suffer through the never ending awkwardness. I'm telling you people, this movie is so awesome that it has to be seen to be believed. Jake for President in 2012!

Best Movie That Nobody Saw in 2008 - Charlie Bartlett

In the the public eye, Iron Man will be remembered as the film that revived Robert Downey Jr's career, but a few months before Iron Man came (and just as quickly went) a little dramedy called Charlie Bartlett came around and to me and my friend Brian who went with me to see it signaled the return of RDJ. The only problem was, we were the only two people in the theater, and based upon it's box office performance, that was probably a common sighting. Anton Yelchin (Alpha Dog and the upcoming Star Trek movie) plays Charlie Bartlett, a Zack Morris type kid (I know I know, two Saved By the Bell references in one posting...I'm out of control) who acts as a therapist to the kids who pick on him at school. It's a pinch of Napoleon Dynamite, with a handful of Juno, and a sprinkle of Rushmore. I highly suggest you put this on your netflix que, and coupled with American Teen, you'll be in for one of the best Blockbuster Nights in the history of cinema.

Tomorrow we'll continue with Part 2 of the 5 Part series which focuses on the best and worst reality shows and moments of 2008. So if you're still trying to figure out the rules for the last RW/RR Challenge, take a break tomorrow and come back for the next installment.