OK, so some top of 2004 lists might be in order.

top movie: Lost in Translation

top album: No Silver/No Gold by Baptist Generals

top single: Hey Ya by Outkast (like there was ever a doubt - though Crazy in Love is a perfectly respectable runner-up)

top new cartoon: Home Movies

top old cartoon: Family Guy

top rock show: Rocket From the Tombs reunion show

top celebrity run-in: Slash at SXSW

top new tv show: Carnivale + Nip/Tuck tie

top actor to join an already beloved show: Chris Eigeman on Gilmore Girls

top new girlfriend who doesn't know it yet: Scarlett Johanssen

top second album let down: the Shins and Ted Leo/Pharmacists

any other categories that should be addressed? email em to me and I'll pass down my god-like judgement.