As the year is winding down it's time to look back on 2009 to see just how this year measured up. If you're like most magazines, web sites, talk shows or other attention-seeking media junkies, you'll find the best way to do this is by creating a numbered list of the years most memorable. We are no different. We hope you enjoy our list of the assorted best of 2009, in no particular order.
1. Best Viral Video:
The Duck Song - You've heard the joke, now learn the song! Waddle, waddle
From Jenna, Standley Lake Library
2. Best Fun Way to Go Green:
OrigAudio - Green, origami, and sound all wrapped up in one package!
From Tisha, Golden Library
3. Best TV Show:
Glee - The songs, especially the mash-ups, the dancing, and the characters are all GREAT! It made me laugh and itmade me cry, and I loved getting to know how Sue “Cs” it.
From Allison, Belmar Library
4. Best Animated Movie:
Up - It has it all, laughs, sadness, adventure, danger and a talking dog!
From Sarah, Evergreen Library
5. Best Band:
Paramore - Hayley has a great voice and it is easy to relate to their lyrics. They have three albums, the newest in 2009, and they are also on the Twilight soundtrack.
From Amy, Edgewater Library
6. Best (?) Controversy:
Chris Brown's abusive behavior towards then girlfriend Rhianna - I put the question mark after "Best" because it's hard to think that anything good can come out of a domestic violence situation like this one. However, I think that this is becoming more and more of a problem in our society. It's unfortunate that it takes something this violent and public to get the problem of domestic violence the attention is deserves, but anything that can get the media, school or parents talking about this issue to teenagers and coming up with ways of preventing violence of any kind is a step in the right direction.
From Nikki, Columbine Library
7. Best Hike:
Horseshoe Trail, Golden Gate Canyon State Park - It's close to Denver, the State Park fee isn't high, only 1.8 miles, moderately difficult and great views at the top. The part I like best is that near the top the trail becomes rather faint so instead of following it on the ground you get to follow it by finding the signs posted along the way.
From Shelly, Arvada Library
8. Best video game of 2009:
The Beatles Rock Band - Rock Band and the Beatles meet! Just play it and you'll see why it's my top pick for 2009.
From Arra, Lakewood Library
9. Best Book:
Catching Fire - This book has already appeared in two posts on JCPL Teens and it should come as no surprise that we choose it as our top pick for 2009.
From JCPL Teen Librarians
We wish you all the best in the new year as we all begin to watch for the experiences that will define 2010. Comment below and share with us some of your favorite things from 2009!
