So, the next few days will be chock full of end-of-year retrospectives. We'll do our own as well. Today: Dushbag central.

What does it take for a man to be considered a douchebag? It's a unique combination of swagger, conceitedness, and an overwhelming odor of self-importance that just knocks people over. Oh, and maybe some hair products. But even the douchiest of douchebags cannot compete with the almighty "Dushbag." And 2008 had some real prizes.

Roger Clemens set the gold standard:

• Lies on "60 Minutes"

• Takes on Congress

• Emails with Brian McNamee, calls writer "Dushbag"

• Wife was also enhanced

• Had some dalliances

• Apologizes — kind of

Brett Favre was a pretty close second:

• Itched

• Scratched

• Competed

• Cockblocked

• Dick

• Headed to Tampa!

• Yay Jets!

• Shared offensive secrets

• Blew it

Sean Avery got sloppy:

• Interned

• Charmed

• Distraction technique

• Sloppy seconded

• Released

Phil Savage emails angry:

• Go root for Buffalo

• Apologizes

Will Clark: • Cackles

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