The year of the angry voter.

The year of the Ponzi scheme.

The year of music Seth from The OC would have really enjoyed.

The year of unheard music Seth from The OC would have really enjoyed.

The year of the party/even-the-Gettys-loudly-recognize-the-recession articles with an oddly mournful tone.

The year of best meals.

The year of swooning over Up in the Air.

The year of learning.

The year of a Capitol Steps-esque animated review.

The year of begging for money from readers.

The year of the most important event in the history of time and space.