Ah, the 2000s… what a wonderful time for music. And especially music videos. There were a lot of iconic videos, but I have to say that not all of them were perfectly aged.
Here are 19 music video moments that in retrospect are awkward, disgusting, ridiculous, or just plain 2000s.
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We have to start with Taylor Swift’s iconic notepad writing in the “You Belong With Me” music video.
This little “I’m sorry” look… changed my life.
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And in the ending, the man somehow holds a piece of paper with “I love you” written on it.
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In Nelly’s “Dilemma” (ft. Kelly Rowland), when Kelly “texted” but was actually on an Excel sheet:
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On JoBros’ “SOS”, Kevin receives the following text:
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In Justin Bieber’s “One Time”, when Usher calls Justin:
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Intro to Rihanna’s “Pon de Replay”.
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This “terrible” moment from Paramore’s “Misery Business” music video:
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The music video for Pink’s “Stupid Girls” teased celebs in what looked like an obvious caricature of Lindsay Lohan and other 2000s female celebrities…:
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…including celebrities with eating disorders:
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Here’s the moment from *this* line and the accompanying music video from Demi Lovato’s “La La Land”:
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Everything about Katy Perry’s “Ur So Gay” song and video is clearly about Pete Wentz, especially this moment that marks the song.
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Lil Mama’s mother’s advice in the “Lip Gloss” music video:
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Britney uses perfume at the beginning of her “Circus” music video.
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NSYNC marionettes dancing in the “Bye Bye Bye” music video:
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Avril Lavigne’s random basket in the “Complicated” music video:
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And when Britney Spears did the same in “Oops!”… I did it again—but she changed outfits mid-spin…:
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… soon followed by Britney’s laughter as she takes off her astronaut helmet and her head inflates like a balloon.
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Some of the cards featured in All-American Reject’s “Dirty Little Secret” music video:
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And finally… the full music video for “Here We Go Again.”
What is your favorite 2000s music video moment? Let us know in the comments!
