and radio). The show ended with somebody being awarded "the Best Week Ever", an ironic prize usually given to somebody or something which had been featured extensively on news programs, a viral video (or any new meme), or prominent reality show contestant of the week. Recipients include Barack Obama (after beating out Hillary Clinton for the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination), the Dramatic Prairie Dog, and Midget Mac. Additional programming The show had podcast and IPTV elements, including Best Night Ever, where a host went through the night or weekend in television in a four-minute segment, and extra footage and segments on VH1's VSPOT online channel. For some time before the format change, VH1 began to have "Best Day Ever" episodes that aired Monday through Thursday for about five minutes and had different comedians go through the pop culture events of the day. Additionally, at the end of each calendar year, the show prepared a Best Year Ever special filled with "clips of celeb horrors of the past year".<ref>WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON? Dec.12.2008 New York Post. What Do They Have in Common? Only They Would Call '08 'Best Year''' Linda Stasi.</ref> Regular segments "Eight Words or Less", Doug Benson reviewed popular movies in eight words or less. "Paul F. Tompkins: Celebrity Defender.", In this segment Paul F. Tompkins attempted to comically defend celebrities while they are on trial. "Doug Benson: Pop Culture Bachelor", comedian Doug Benson gave roses to events of the week he wanted to see more of, in a similar manner to the ABC show The Bachelor. "Blind Item": A panelist offered clues as to the identity of a mystery celebrity, only to give a false answer contradictory to the correct identity. "Doug Benson TSI: Trailer Scene Investigator". Doug Benson discussed recent movie trailers. "The Express Lane", a quick review of the biggest pop culture stories. "Five Good Reasons", coming up with reasons to do one particular unfavorable act, such as voting in the 2004 elections or see the worst movie of the week. "Upgrade/Downgrade", giving a thumbs-up or -down on items in a certain category. "What Your Purchases Say About You", decoding the hidden messages in your spending. "Idol Worship", a recap of events on American Idol that week. "Ask Best Week Ever", a segment in which a man would answer questions from fans. "Hot/Not Hot", a summary of three weekly stories; the third was always