Yes, indeed Daft Punk got lucky that the entire music industry stopped and turned their heads when "Get Lucky" made it onto the airwaves. The only other song getting that much respect this year being "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke, followed by Macklemore's two big hits in third place.
I'm pretty much out of touch with popular music myself these days because it means nothing to me anymore, however 2013 was a great year for it. I am happy that we have people like Sara Bareilles, Pink, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, and Justin Timberlake that are as relevant today as when they released their first singles.
I didnt follow the social media live this year because I got tired of all the snarky commentary people make every year. My favorite albums didnt get nominated either, but I dont call that a snub, and dont feel like I need to get defensive about it. You just end up looking like a narrow-minded person. Like your music and let everyone else enjoy theirs.