2008

2007 was the year of cheese, and 2008 was a load of can opener.

Unfortunately, 2008 was also a year of great disappointment - the eagerly anticipated dawn of the Kraken failed to take place, resulting in collapse of the international banking system. Or something.

Awards

• Worst Year on record
• Wettest Year on record
• Worst economic situation since the early 90's
• Cheapest houses
• Most hyped-up presidential election in history
• Worst mayor of London. Ever.
• Worst Jib Jab year in review
• Best imitation of the Great Depression
• Best credit crunch
• Best shoe