Tyrone Johnson’s Best of 2011 Part 1
2011 is rapidly coming to a close. Here is part one of a three part year series saluting this year's best.
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John Shearer, Getty Images Hottest TV Mom
Sofia Vergara- Gloria from Modern Family wins in a blowout. I don't know if anyone was even close in 2011.
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Kevin Winter, Getty Images Hottest Movie Star
Mila Kunis- This isn't a slam dunk, but Mila was consistently hot throughout the year while big competitors Natalie Portman and Jessica Alba were having babies.
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Peter Kramer, Getty Images Best Booze
Beer- The economy hasn't fully recovered, thankfully beer is affordable on almost any budget. 2011 was the year for beer.
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Scott Olson, Getty Images Funniest Politician
Herman Cain- I can't tell you the amount of times I uttered, "Come on Herm" this year. The guy just couldn't get out of his own way. Anthony Weiner had it going early in the year, but Herm rallied late.
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David Becker, Getty Images Best Consumer Product
The HDTV- 2011 was the year where ALL the excuses for not getting a HDTV died. The prices have gotten so low that you now have to try hard not to have one. Nothing enhances the home experience the way a flat screen television does.