Rounding the bend toward 2010, what better time to look back at some of the most entertaining, weird, funny and just plain memorable moments from the first 10 years of the 2000s? Our “Best of the ’00s” series will showcase some of the highlights, and lowlights so far this century.

The following list features many names you know well and perhaps one or two you’ve never heard of. The simple truth is that there’s been a TON of reality programming in our midst. Probably a lot more than there should be. The result is ample supply of some of the worst personality types humanity has to offer. What you’re about to read is likely the most definitive list of heinous reality TV antiheroes ever assembled. Go ahead and insert the descriptive “D” word of your choice.

10. Spencer Pratt – “The Hills”: Call him creepy, call him conniving, call him a con artist—Frankly, I think the guy is absolutely adorable! Which is why I’ve placed Spencer on the lowest rung of the d-bag list. I agree that he is a bit of a fame whore, but there’s no denying he’s the master of tabloid spin doctoring. Spencer regularly leaves his fans/haters speculating about his secret agendas, considering he’s become a pioneer of staged drama. Can one person truly be that evil and manipulative? His mother-in-law certainly thinks so, as she was quick to voice her horror over her daughter Heidi’s elopement to Spence, even going so far as to say Heidi must have been drugged.

9. Richard Hatch – “Survivor - Borneo”: If his first name doesn’t give it away, his rap sheet certainly will. As who many remember as the “naked winner” of the first season of "Survivor," Richard Hatch rocketed to fame only to be grounded once word spread of his precarious behaviors. A bad marriage, a turbulent relationship with his son, and pissed off neighbors were just the beginning. Worst of all, Richard learned that hell hath no fury like Uncle Sam scorned—especially when you fail to report your million dollar winnings. But even more scummy, Richard was indicted on tax evasion and frauds that included taking money as personal income that was supposed to be paid to charities he founded. More recently, Richard had been serving the final portion of his 51-month sentence in home confinement at his sister's house in Newport, R.I., when he was sent back to jail last month for giving what prison officials said were unauthorized media interviews. What a Dick, indeed!

8. Jason Wahler– “The Hills”: Although another "Hills" alum, Jason (or J-Wahl to his friends) is a d-bag of an entirely different nature. Rumored to have been on antipsychotic meds since junior high, the poor bastard is hated not so much for his arrogance but rather for his stupidity—and his proclivity for hair gel, lost sex tapes and George Michael-style facial hair. Originally cast as Lauren Conrad’s revolving bad-boy boyfriend, he left “The Hills” in disgrace after a series of arrests for public intoxication and brutality toward a peace officer. We hear now Jason is in talks to have his own reality show with the premise focusing on his life behind bars and the Orange County bar scene. Sweet! Still not totally convinced he’s a d-bag? Let this paparazzi clip remove all doubt. Please try to refrain yourself from punching the screen.

7. Slade Smiley – “Real Housewives of Orange County”: With a name befitting a 1970’s game show host, Slade entered the reality TV realm on the coattails of his much younger, hotter and wiser fiancé, Jo De La Rosa (who he later unsuccessfully tried to help find love on her own dating reality show.) He was the whining, stalker ex who wouldn’t go away. Nothing seemed to be beneath this a-hole as he even used his young son’s terminal illness as a way to pick up chicks and score business deals. Over the years Slade moved on to several other cast mates, including buxom blonde Gretchen Rossi. Gretchen has made numerous headlines of her own this past year for allegedly cheating on her old fart fiancé as he lay dying in the hospital. Recent gossip reports claim Gretchen and Slade are expecting two bundles of joy. The first being the crying/pooping kind and the second being the hit-the-jackpot kind as Gretchen has been awarded a million bucks from her fiance’s estate. Gross? I’ll say, but not as icky as his overbearing performance in “Date My Ex” where he proclaims his undying protection and and affection for Jo. His hat alone is enough to make you start dry heaving.

5. Paul Sr. – “American Chopper”: As much as I love the show, I’d equally love to kick Paul Sr. square in his wannabe Rollie Fingers ‘stache. Sure the $100,000 road machines he makes are bitchin’ and he’s built a kick-ass company out of nothing, but any fat old man who thinks it’s cool to shame his sons in front of millions is the biggest tool in the box. What was once irreverent has now become cliché, and could quite possibly be the demise of the series. My advice to you Paul Sr.: Lighten up old timer. Lose some weight, find some better blood pressure meds, take a vacation, and have more faith in your family.

3. Jonathan Baker – “Amazing Race 6”: His name may not ring bell, but his world famous temper tantrums certainly will. This is the loser that repeatedly belittled, bullied and battered his wife as they competed on Amazing Race 6 in 2005. Jonathan’s behavior was so shocking, host Phil Keoghan broke from protocol to admonish Jonathan for his abuses. The wife-shoving incident seen ’round the globe prompted viewers to ask for criminal charges to be brought against him. Sadly, Jonathan continued his reality TV spree for years after, even appearing with his wife again on “Fear Factor.” However, Karma came around hard when host Joe Rogan placed Jonathan in a nasty headlock after his mouth wrote a check his ass couldn’t cash. Oh the humanity! 

2. Jon Gosselin – “Jon & Kate +8”: Well, there’s almost nothing I can say about Jon Gosselin that hasn’t been said a gazillion times before. The one time father-of-the year has turned an about face to become one of the most hated men in America. And all because he couldn’t keep his pants on. Tsk, tsk, Jonny Boy: your wife may have been a shrew, but that is far from just cause to hook up with a slew of 20-somethings. Plus your recent “Good Morning America” interview where you said you “despised” Kate was a low blow.