Welcome to the second annual Watch This Now's Top 10 viral videos of the year!

We wanted to make it a true end-of-the-year event rather than post our list mid-December like most Web sites (plus we were sort of busy with the holidays and all that).

Without further ado, let's get to the countdown.

10. Iraqi journalist throws his shoes at President Bush

At least he kept his socks on. President Bush shows off some good reflexes.

9. Divorce, YouTube style

Playwright/actress Tricia Walsh Smith made sure her divorce got national attention with this clip. What was that quote about a woman scorned?

8. Fifth-grader Damon Weaver interviews Joe Biden

We're rooting for fifth-grader Damon Weaver of Kathryn E.Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary School getting that interview with Obama. Go Damon!

7. Literal videos

Take a cheesy '80s video, add lyrics that mirror the action and what do you get? Fun clips like this version of a-ha's "Take on Me."

6. Spaghetti Cat

He's not only our favorite cat of the year, but he's on our Top 10 list too. Spaghetti Cat, did you ever know you're our hero?

5. Paris Hilton responds to John McCain's "Celebrity" ad

If you are a presidential candidate and Paris Hilton zings you, just throw in the towel.

4. Getting Rick Roll'd

Yeah, we know it's not a video, but more of a phenomenon. Still, it was everywhere for a few months.

3. I'm having relations with Matt Damon

This clip courtesy of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" made us laugh.

2. Tina Fey as Sarah Palin

How did we get to the point where a sketch comedy show helped define the presidential race?

1. Live Puppy cam!

Didn't need to consult the crystal ball for this one. Watch This Now loves us some puppy cam.

Please check out our tribute, which was linked to by everyone from The Huffington Post to dlisted.com.

Well, that's 2008. Thanks to all our regular readers and have a Happy New Year!

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