— Sure, we could have listed 2,005 of our favorite pop-culture moments from the last 12 months. We could have even narrowed that list down to, say, the top 200.5. But, really, who has that kind of time? So here, in no particular order, are 20.05 of our favorite moments of the year.

1. ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’

Burned to a crisp, Anakin was. Darth Vader did he become. Born Luke and Leia were. Into hiding Obi-Wan and Yoda went. Ended this series has. Our lives get on with, we must.

2. Russell Crowe’s phone rage

Concierge: I hope you enjoy your stay at the Mercer Hotel, Mr. Crowe. Crowe: Thanks, mate. Concierge: By the way, probably not a big deal, but we no longer leave Andes mints on the pillows. We’re sorry for ... (Crowe breaks the concierge’s face with a phone.) Crowe: You just had hell unleashed all over your face, mate. Think about that next time you replace Russell Crowe’s after-dinner mint.

3. ‘South Park’

The Nov. 16 “Trapped in the Closet” episode was one of the best in recent memory, savagely skewering Scientology (best bit — the “This is what they really believe” tag line), R. Kelly’s multi-chapter opus and a long-standing rumor about Tom Cruise.

4. Nick and Jessica split Are prenups made out of chicken or tuna?

5. The Michael Jackson trial and Willy Wonka

Snarky movie and social critics were keen on drawing comparisons between Johnny Depp’s depiction of the classic Roald Dahl character and the allegations brought against the King of Pop. But c’mon, while Depp’s Wonka may have been pale and eccentric, he plied children with magic confections while Jackson allegedly used booze and porn. That said, both the trial and the movie were fascinating, if a little creepy.

6. ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’

For turning “Kelly Clarkson!” into the most awesome new obscenity in years and reminding us that you’ve got to be out of your mind to get your chest waxed.

7. Chris Rock hosts the Oscars

Having the edgy comedian host the Oscars was brilliant. But given his assault on the Hollywood establishment, it will likely turn out to be a one-time-only gig. Highlight: Sean Penn’s humorless defense of Jude Law - who now likely wishes he was still just known as the guy Chris Rock made fun of for being in every other movie in 2004. (See No. 19.)

8. ‘Being Bobby Brown’