7. Russell Brand Becomes An Unlikely Political Hero To Many
After a fascinating interview with Jeremy Paxman, Russell Brand became somewhat of a political idol to many who agreed with his delusion of British politics. Brand, who called for a revolution and stated that he doesn't bother voting, became one of YouTube's most watched clips when he went head-to-head with Newnight's Paxman, as he declared "Do you see this lot improving? Because I don't." Groups and campaigns calling for Russell to be prime-minister popped up over night, as the comedian prompted a response from Peep Show's Robert Webb. In other political news, the Daily Mail ran a campaign shaming Ed Miliband's father as a man "who hated Britain", and Labour MP Tom Watson declared his love for indie duo, Drenge.
6. The World Goes Mad For Miley Cyrus
The title of biggest popstar of the year wasn't just Robin Thicke's by default, as Miley Cyrus also dominated 2013. Whilst the 'Wrecking Ball' video made her an icon of the year, she'll probably be more known for the twerking sensation, as she grinded against Thicke at the VMA awards, to mixed reactions from the crowd. She then went on to have a very public disagreement with Sinead O'Connor of all people on Twitter, comparing her to Amanda Bynes. Busy year then?