2004

/ Rev. Patti

~ Welcome to 2004 ~

Well today, we wake up in the year 2004, so since we’re here, we might as well start our walk down memory lane with some of the top songs of 2004.

Top 10 Billboard Hits of 2004

10.) Lean Back by Terror Squad featuring Fat Joe & Remy Ma

9.) Goodies by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo

8.) Hey Ya! By OutKast

7.) I Don’t Wanna Know by Mario Winans featuring Enya and P. Diddy (hmmm P. Diddy huh?)

6.) The Reason by Hoobastank

5.) The Way You Move by OutKast featuring Sleepy Brown

4.) This Love by Maroon 5

3.) If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys

2.) Burn by Usher

And the number one hit of 2004 was

Yeah! By Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris (just another reason why I simply stopped listening to most modern music – sigh)

Top Headlines of 2004

  1. 2004 US Presidential Election: George W. Bush was re-elected President, defeating his challenger John Kerry.
  2. Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse scandal: Photos emerged of US soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, sparking international outrage.
  3. Hurricane Charley: A powerful cat 4 hurricane struck Florida, causing significant damage and loss of life.
  4. Death of Ronald Reagan: Former President Reagan passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
  5. Google IPO: Google went public, marking a significant milestone in tech history.
  6. Second Battle of Fallujah: A major offensive by US forces in Iraq to retake the city of Fallujah.
  7. New Jersey Governor James McGreevey: Governor McGreevey resigned after admitting he was gay and had an affair with a male staffer.
  8. US Olympic Team: The US team competed in the Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, winning numerous medals.
  9. Gay Marriage Bans: Several states passed constitutional amendments banning same sex marriage.

Prices in 2004

  • Avg. Home Cost – $195,200
  • Avg. Car Cost – $21,646
  • Avg. Yearly Income – $44,334
  • Minimum Wage -$5.15 hr
  • Postage Stamp – $.37
  • Movie Ticket – $6.21
  • Concert Ticket – $52
  • Gal of Gas – $1.88
  • Gal of Milk – $3.16
  • Dozen Eggs – $1.42
  • Bacon – $3.47 lb
  • Ground Beef – $2.68 lb
  • Chicken – $1.73 lb
  • Turkey -$1.48 lb
  • Rib Eye Steak – $7.63 lb
  • T-Bone Steak – $6.50 lb
  • Pork Chops – $3.31 lb
  • Bologna – $2.60 lb
  • Can Tuna – $1.00
  • LG Frozen Pizza – $4 to $6
  • 16 oz Cottage Cheese – $1.50 to $2.50
  • Avg. Box of Cereal – $3.50
  • 16 oz American Cheese Slices – $2.50 to $3.50
  • Hot Dogs – $2 to $3
  • 1/2 Gal Ice Cream – $3.83
  • Loaf of Bread – $1.50 to $2.50
  • Bananas – $.50 lb
  • Tomatoes – $1.61 lb
  • Avocados – $.75 each
  • Potatoes – $1.49 lb
  • 5 lb Bag Sugar – $2.95
  • 5 lb Bag Flour – $1.49
  • 16 oz Jar Peanut Butter – $1.81
  • 16 oz Jar Preserves – $2.50 to $3.50
  • Butter – $3.49 lb
  • Margarine – $1.00 lb
  • 32 oz Jar Mayonnaise – $3 to $4
  • Microwave – $50 to $150
  • Desktop Computer – $500 too $1500
  • Laptop – $500 to $2000
  • CD Player – $20 to $200
  • DVD Player – $50 to $300
  • VCR – $50 to $100
  • Basic Home Stereo System -$100 to $500
  • 35″ Color TV – $500 to $1500
  • 35″ Flat Screen Color TV – $1500 to $3000
  • Cell Phone – $50 to $300

Top Toys of 2004

  • Robosapien: This advanced robot toy could walk, talk, and perform various actions. It was one of the most popular toys of the years. Prices ranged from $100 to $150.
  • FurReal Luv Cubs: These interactive plush toys could respond to touch and sound, making them a hit with younger kids. Prices ranged from $30 to $50.
  • Bratz Dolls: These fashion dolls with unique looks and stylish outfits were very popular with girls. Price range was $10 to $20.
  • Aquadraw: This drawing toy allowed kids to create colorful underwater scenes. Price range was $20 to $30.
  • V-Smile: This educational gaming system offered a variety of learning games for children. Price range was $50 to $100.
  • Star Wars Action Figures: The release of the Star Wars prequel trilogy continued to fuel the popularity of Star Wars toys, including action figures of characters like Anakin Skywalker and Yoda. Prices ranged from $10 to $20.

Top TV Shows of 2004

  1. CSI
  2. American Idol Tuesdays
  3. American Idol Wednesdays
  4. Desperate Housewives
  5. CSI: Miami
  6. Without a Trace
  7. Survivor
  8. Grey’s Anatomy
  9. Everybody Loves Raymond
  10. Monday Night Football
  11. Two and a Half Men
  12. ER
  13. Lost
  14. Cold Case
  15. The Apprentice
  16. Law & Order: SVU
  17. 60 Minutes
  18. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
  19. Law & Order
  20. CSI: NY

Top Movies of 2004

  1. The Incredibles
  2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  3. Shrek 2
  4. Spiderman
  5. Shaun of the Dead
  6. The Bourne Supremacy
  7. National Treasure
  8. Kill Bill: Vol. 2
  9. Mean Girls
  10. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
  11. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
  12. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
  13. 50 First Dates
  14. The Notebook
  15. The Aviator
  16. Saw
  17. Hotel Rwanda
  18. Man on Fire
  19. Dawn of the Dead
  20. Howl’s Moving Castle

Well there you have it, 2004 in all it’s glory, or whatever. See you tomorrow when we hop into 2005 for another walk down memory lane.

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