Diff'rent Strokes: Diff'rent Strokes Awards 2008

Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time of the year again... every press has gone to print their own list of who's who and what's what of the year. Here at Diff'rent Strokes HQ, we present you the inaugural Diff'rent Strokes Awards: acknowledging shenanigans in pop culture this year, that really matters (to us).

Now that's one list you won't see Miley Cyrus on...

JADE'S HEADLINE OF THE YEAR:

The election of Barack Obama.

"Whether this historic moment turns into a historic presidency will be the story of the next few years."

DAVE'S HEADLINE OF THE YEAR:

The Mumbai Terror Attacks.

"I was actually in Delhi when terror struck tourist spots in Mumbai. And to think India's had no less than 60 terror attacks this year itself - is shocking but at the same time, really challenging to think how much of it makes news here in Australia."

JADE'S FASHION ACCESSORY OF THE YEAR:

Headphones.

"Fashion? What's that exactly? I'm gonna say headphones. As an avid public transporter, I've developed theories about the personalities of the people on my travels based on their headphones."

DAVE'S FASHION ACCESSORY OF THE YEAR:

Funky sunglasses.

"2008's seen a departure from serious, classic shades to more plastic, kitsch and retro frames and designs. Forget practicality and welcome trashy, throwaway glam!"

JADE'S CINEMATIC WOWZER OF THE YEAR:

The Dark Knight.

"It was really hyped but totally lived up to it. My Aussie recommendation is The Black Balloon."

DAVE'S CINEMATIC WOWZER OF THE YEAR:

Wall-E.

"The sight of two robots holding hands had me dissolving to tears! Cruel timing given my boyfriend had just embarked on a three month overseas trip."

JADE'S CINEMATIC FIZZER OF THE YEAR:

The X Files Movie.

"I am really hesitant to say this as an avid X Files addict but I wanted so much more, and any true fan would agree with me. I've completely re-written the plot though and I'm happy to act it out if you like."

DAVE'S CINEMATIC FIZZER OF THE YEAR:

Highschool Musical 3.

"If Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron's saccharine duets were the only eyeball-rolling moments here, then Glitter's prepared me well."

JADE'S TECHNOLOGICAL ITEM OF THE YEAR:

A toss up between iPhone and Wii.

"I don't own either but the jealousy is palpable!"

DAVE'S TECHNOLOGICAL ITEM OF THE YEAR:

Bizarre USB sticks.

"From sushi pieces to Lego blocks, I can see great potential for USB drives to rise to pop art status in ways fluoro coloured CD-Rs couldn't."

JADE'S SONG OF THE YEAR:

Burn Bridges by The Grates.

Runners up: Bitch Went Nuts by Ben Folds ("I wish I could play this song on our show!"), Impatience by We Are Scientists, The Lighthouse Song by Josh Pyke.

DAVE'S SONG OF THE YEAR:

Damaged by Danity Kane.

Runners up: We Break The Dawn by Michelle Williams, Surveillance by Wynter Gordon, Right Here (Departed) by Brandy.

JADE'S ALBUM OF THE YEAR:

Brain Thrust Mastery by We Are Scientists.

"They get extra points for putting on the best live show I've ever seen!"

Honourable mentions: Chimneys Afire by Josh Pyke, Teeths Lost, Hearts Won by The Grates.

DAVE'S ALBUM OF THE YEAR:

The Fame by Lady Gaga.

"2008 in music: it's all about revelations for me. It's been about discovering breaking talents and trends."

Honourable mentions: Passion by Kreesha Turner, 19 by Adele.

JADE'S SPORTING MOMENT OF THE YEAR:

Matthew Mitcham's diving performance at the Olympics.

"I was mesmerised by every dive and I watched him from the early rounds right through to the final. I never really cared for diving but he hooked me."