You'd think in this age of instant Internet searches and round-the-clock news coverage, we'd all be super-savvy and cynical about the world around us. But in 2007, we had more than our share of forehead-slapping moments when we realized -- oof! -- we'd been duped again. Of course, politicians will always lie to our faces; world leaders will always deny the existence of nuclear weapons, human-rights violations, privacy laws and/or homosexuals in their countries; and Britney will always tease us with the hope that she will eventually pull it together for a real comeback. But for this list, we'll concentrate on all those times the wool was really pulled over our collective eyes.

10. [article id="1556592"]Sanjaya Malakar[/article] made thousands vote for him on "American Idol."

Sure, the "Vote for the Worst" movement was part of the reason the then-17-year-old overstayed his welcome on the show, despite his off-key performances. But those silky, highlighted tresses and that charming baby face obviously seduced a number of weepy teenage girls into thinking he was worth idolizing.

9. The [article id="1562265"]"Sopranos" conclusion[/article] that, well, didn't conclude.

People had been placing bets on whether Tony would get whacked, go into witness protection, or somehow live happily ever after in the mob hit's series finale. But when the screen went black before any of the above happened, many fans thought their cable had blacked out at the crucial moment. [article id="1562182"]Journey's "Don't Stop Believin' "[/article] failed to drown out a national chorus of "WTF?!?"

8. Radiohead's pay-what-you-want download of [article id="1570871"]In Rainbows[/article] was less than CD quality.

Though many were more than satisfied with this new method of releasing albums, audiophiles were outraged that the band waited until the last minute to mention that the download would have a bitrate that's higher than iTunes, but [article id="1571737"]lower than a real CD.[/article] And now we are bracing ourselves for a new onslaught of hate mail from loyal fans for daring to mention this again.

The Best Of 2007

[article id="1575533"]The Top Albums[/article]: MTV News Staffers Pick Their Top 10 Albums

[article id="1576010"]The Biggest Arrests[/article]: Paris Hilton, T.I. And More Had An Arrest-Ing 2007

[article id="1575523"]The Hottest Couples[/article]: 50 Cent And Ciara And More Smoking-Hot Couples

For the rest of MTV News' year-end top 10s, check out our Best of 2007 page, where you'll find the hottest hip-hop, catchiest singles and more.

7. The [article id="1574278"]Hannah Montana fan club[/article] didn't do fans any favors.

Boy, we got an earful from all the outraged mothers of 10-year-old girls who hoped to get presale concert tickets to see Miley Cyrus by signing up on her paid fan site, only to be foiled by evil, digitally enhanced scalpers. We're guessing the same thing doesn't happen to fans of Miley's dad, Billy Ray.

6. Our favorite singers don't sing.

OK, we're willing to accept a backing track once in a while during those heavily choreographed TV performances, but this year, it seems like no one could be bothered to give us a real live show. The Spice Girls, 50 Cent, Ashley Tisdale and even Celine Dion were caught mouthing words on a U.K. TV special. Someone get these folks some hot tea with lemon!

5. We paid too much for the iPhone.

We hope all those technophiles who spent a week in line for Steve Jobs' "Jesus machine" enjoyed the smug satisfaction of being the first to own the new toy -- 'cause everyone who waited a couple of months got a $200 discount.

4. The competition between [article id="1570001"]50 Cent and Kanye West[/article] was completely fabricated.

Even those of us who initially saw through 50's boastful threat of retirement if [article id="1568459"]Graduation[/article] outsold his [article id="1568676"]Curtis[/article] got caught up in the hype of their September 11 competition and eagerly watched the sales numbers roll in. Then again, when Kanye admitted to GQ that the publicity stunt was his idea, absolutely no one was shocked.

3. Our favorite athletes aren't superhuman by nature.

Cyclists dropped like flies as they tested positive for steroid use during the Tour de France; new home-run king Barry Bonds was indicted; track star Marion Jones had to give up her Olympic medals. At this point, we wouldn't be surprised to hear that Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne have been on the juice.

2. Disney stars aren't angelic by nature.

First, "Parent Trap"-er Lindsay Lohan [article id="1560583"]drove under the influence in May.[/article] Two months later, [article id="1565422"]she did it again.[/article] Then a [article id="1569072"]nude photo[/article] of "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens surfaced. And finally, a not-so-"Even Steven" Shia LaBeouf [article id="1573468"]got arrested in a Walgreens.[/article] Miley and Hilary, stay strong! This would be when we could mention a certain Mickey Mouse Club alumna ... but we just won't.

1. Our cheap Chinese imports were (and probably still are) killing us.

It all started when something in the pet food -- even the fancy "healthy" brands -- killed Fido and Fifi. Then other poisons showed up in drugs, fish and toothpaste. And when lead paint was found on Thomas the Tank and other toys, we really took notice. But you know the real reason this big mess is #1 on this list? Because we're bound to be fooled by it again next year: Unless you decide to go Amish and live off the grid, there's no way to avoid products from corner-cutting, barely inspected factories ... from anywhere.