There are times when only one word can accurately and comprehensively sum up the events which have just occurred… Oops. This category aims to celebrate the best fail moments of 2011.
WINNER: MythBusters is a US TV show where the hosts perform scientific experiments to prove or disprove commonly-held misconceptions or myths… usually, but this year the show took an unusual turn when they accidentally shot a cannonball into a home in California. (Business Insider)
RUNNER-UP: Carolyn Bourne didn't exactly get off to the best of starts with her step son's fiancée in 2011 -- she sent an email to her, saying her behaviour "was staggering in its uncouthness and lack of grace". (Telegraph)