Biggest Scandals of 2013

What should top the list? Celebrities behaving badly? A failed government website? Famous people vs. the paparazzi? All of the above?

Miley Cyrus VMA Performance

This became a very big deal. People analyzed it to death. "What's wrong with Miley?" "What does this mean to society?" I'll tell you what's up with Miley. She's got an acute case of being a 20 year old international pop star. I didn't love the performance, although she showed the world how a real pro twerks. The tongue was very distracting, but the only crime here was the fact that it didn't really highlight how talented and able Miley is.

Paula Deen Racist Remarks

Things didn't go well for Paula Deen in 2013.

Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty Comments on Gays Closes Out the Year

GQ gave him a chance to say something offensive. To some, he didn't disappoint.

“It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.”

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Was it really that shocking? Offensive? Surprising?

Source - GQ