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Americans had gotten word of Bowie’s revelation and, except for a bunch of cool music lovers on the coasts, didn’t want to have anything to do with him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1976, Bowie was still standing by his declaration that he was “bisexual” and that it was \"the best thing that ever happened\" to him (around this time he had a relationship with Mick Jagger, according to ex-wife Angie Bowie). But by 1983, Bowie was hoping to take the U.S. by storm with his album \u003ci>Let's Dance\u003c/i> and started backtracking on his claims. In an interview with \u003ci>Rolling Stone\u003c/i> that same year, he stated that publicly declaring his bisexuality was \"the biggest mistake [he] ever made\" and that he \"was always a closet heterosexual.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a 2002 interview with \u003ci>Blender\u003c/i>, he was asked whether or not his coming out was still his biggest mistake. \"I don't think it was a mistake in Europe, but it was a lot tougher in America,\" later adding \"I felt that bisexuality became my headline over here for so long. America is a very puritanical place, and I think it stood in the way of so much I wanted to do.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>3. He did a scary amount of cocaine\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2yLbxW4k-w\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the mid '70s, Bowie had a new persona: The Thin White Duke. It was an apt description of his look at that time, since he wore a lot of regal, immaculately tailored suits and was emaciated from his extreme cocaine habit (watch the video above for lots of fidgeting and sniffing). Bowie was in the studio around the clock, cranking out hit after hit — he wrote \"Fame\" in 45 minutes during this time — \u003ca href=\"http://nypost.com/2014/11/15/mountains-of-cocaine-played-a-crucial-role-in-bowies-success/\" target=\"_blank\">and booger sugar fueled a lot of those longer sessions\u003c/a>. He also did a lot of crazy stuff that someone with a drug problem would do, the best example being the time he, with \u003ca href=\"http://dangerousminds.net/comments/mysterious_white_witch_who_exorcised_david_bowie\" target=\"_blank\">help from a white witch\u003c/a>, tried exorcising his pool of demons while high on blow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He moved to Switzerland in 1976, where he supposedly dumped his habit and concentrated on other pursuits like painting. He would later tell producer Nile Rodgers that he doesn't remember entire years of his life during his drug days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(Side note: Brooker has said that for his research, he won't be doing the heavy amount of cocaine that Bowie did. Not only is it unhealthy, but he also couldn't afford such a habit on an academic's salary, according to the \u003cem>Guardian\u003c/em>. Instead he drank an entire six-pack of energy drinks. “It made me very jumpy,” he said.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>4. A newspaper circulated a picture that made him look like a Nazi\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17724 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/NME.jpeg\" alt=\"NME\" width=\"569\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/NME.jpeg 569w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/NME-400x562.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is a weird one to explain and, in hindsight, he was kind of asking for it. During his Thin White Duke days, Bowie said in an interview that \"Britain could benefit from a fascist leader.\" He was later caught at the Russian/Poland border with Nazi propaganda.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With rumors of his love for fascism stoked in the media, the New Musical Express then took a photo of Bowie at London's Victoria Station waving farewell to fans from a Mercedes before jumping on a train. The paper ran the photo with the headline \"Heil And Farewell\" and accused him of giving a Nazi salute. Bowie always denied the claim and there are pictures of him in that moment where \u003ca href=\"http://flashbak.com/1976-david-bowies-nazi-salute-and-eric-claptons-wogs-created-rock-against-racism-5645/\" target=\"_blank\">he looks like he's waving\u003c/a>. Bowie later admitted that he was out of his mind when he made those comments about fascism.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>5. A concertgoer threw a lollipop at his bad eye\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17726 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/david-bowie-lollipop-eye-320.thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"david-bowie-lollipop-eye-320.thumbnail\" width=\"478\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/david-bowie-lollipop-eye-320.thumbnail.jpg 478w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/david-bowie-lollipop-eye-320.thumbnail-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Norway, a lollipop is referred to as \"love on a stick.\" Someone tried to pass on the love to Bowie during a festival in Oslo a few years ago and instead it smacked him right in the eye, causing him to stop playing. After he recovered, he was in a huff and demanded to know who did it, but no one came forward. Once he regained his composure, he told the crowd he was going to punish the culprit by playing an extra-long set. He played 27 songs over two hours in what Norwegian media would \u003ca href=\"http://www.today.com/id/5269717/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/david-bowie-hit-eye-lollipop-concert/#.VdWbSVNViko\" target=\"_blank\">call one of his best concerts ever\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>6. His Bowie Bonds are one step above junk status\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17700\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-17700 size-medium\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-800x531.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-400x265.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-1440x956.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-1920x1274.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-1180x783.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-960x637.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lou Reed (L) and David Bowie (R) attend the opening of Lou Reed NY photography exhibit at the Gallery at Hermes on January 19, 2006 in New York City. \u003ccite>(Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Remember those \"Bowie Bonds\" I told you about earlier? By 2004, their credit rating was downgraded to just \u003ca href=\"http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1457666/Bowie-man-whose-bonds-fell-to-earth.html\" target=\"_blank\">above junk status\u003c/a>. The artist didn't adjust his business model when file-sharing on the Internet became a thing so, when people realized they didn't need to pay for his albums in order to obtain them, the profits on his 25 albums took a massive hit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since there's no such thing as sympathy in the stock market, it wasn't too long before the credit rating was downgraded, with a spokesperson for Moody's saying, \"The downgrade was prompted by lower than expected revenues generated by the assets due to weakness in sales for recorded music.\" But, by that time, Bowie had already gotten what he wanted: not only did the initial offering make Bowie one of the richest musicians in the world, he was able to use his money to buy back all the rights to his music.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now that I think about it, it's probably not that bad to be Bowie. But it ain't easy, either! Good luck, Professor Brooker!\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In the world of interesting-but-creepy news, Will Brooker, a professor of cultural studies at England’s Kingston University \u003ca href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/british-professor-is-ch-ch-changing-into-david-bowie_55d4d64be4b0ab468d9f7fb6\" target=\"_blank\">recently announced\u003c/a> that he is spending the year dressing and acting like David Bowie for his research. For each stage of Bowie’s music career -- starting from his first garage groups in the late ‘60s all the way through to present day -- Brooker has been wearing recreations of Bowie’s wild and constantly changing wardrobe, following an approximation of Bowie's diet (red peppers and milk) and even moving to areas around England that Bowie lived in.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/EeCMr_x06ts'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/EeCMr_x06ts'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>It’s a little hard to believe that such an experiment exists or is needed, but he’s been commissioned to write an account of his research, so that means somebody wants to know. Then again, who wouldn’t want to know what it’s like to be the guy that created Ziggy Stardust?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s no debate: Bowie is one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century. So great that, in 1997, he sold “Bowie bonds” to those who wanted to profit from his music. (When he went public with his publishing royalties that year, he made $50 million.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He’s also married to the model Iman, continues to make great music and doesn’t need to talk to the press to sell his albums. But it hasn’t always been easy for Bowie; there have been quite a few moments in his life that he probably doesn’t wish on his worst enemies. Here are some of them that Prof. Brooker should consider before taking on a task as mammoth as living as Bowie:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>1. He was punched in the face so hard his eyes are mismatched\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17711\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-17711 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/David-Bowie-closeupCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/David-Bowie-closeupCROP.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/David-Bowie-closeupCROP-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">David Bowie smiles as he meets fans and signs copies of his new album \"Heathen\" at HMV Oxford Street September 9, 2002 in London, England. \u003ccite>(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’ve seen photos of David Bowie, you've probably noticed one of his most striking features: he appears to have differently colored eyes. He was not born this way. When he was 14, he was in a fight with his friend George Underwood over a girl and Underwood was so mad at Bowie (then David Jones) he punched him in the face, right in his left eye. Underwood sliced Bowie's peeper, possibly with a ring he was wearing, and Bowie's injury was so bad that doctors thought he would be blind in that eye. After being hospitalized for four months and undergoing a series of operations, Bowie’s eyesight was saved but his pupil is permanently dilated and he has depth perception issues. As for Underwood, he's still friends with Bowie and even designed the covers of Bowie's earliest albums.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>2. Admitting he was gay hurt his career so much he denied it just a few years later\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17701\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-17701 size-medium\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/David-Bowie-Imam-800x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/David-Bowie-Imam-800x580.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/David-Bowie-Imam-400x290.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/David-Bowie-Imam-1440x1044.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/David-Bowie-Imam-1920x1393.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/David-Bowie-Imam-1180x856.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/David-Bowie-Imam-960x696.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Musician David Bowie and supermodel Iman attend the DKMS' 5th Annual Gala: Linked Against Leukemia honoring Rihanna & Michael Clinton hosted by Katharina Harf at Cipriani Wall Street on April 28, 2011 in New York City. \u003ccite>(Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for DKMS)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 1972, while being interviewed for an article in \u003cem>Melody Maker\u003c/em>, Bowie admitted to the reporter that he was gay. He was just starting to dress as “Ziggy Stardust” and the revelation -- “I’m gay and always have been, even when I was David Jones” -- brought him a lot of media attention. Laws banning homosexuality in England had been reformed just five years before and Bowie’s coming out was socially equivalent to Neil Armstrong walking on the moon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though the news helped him reach star status in England, when he toured the United States for the \u003cem>Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust\u003c/em>, he played to several half-filled theaters. Americans had gotten word of Bowie’s revelation and, except for a bunch of cool music lovers on the coasts, didn’t want to have anything to do with him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1976, Bowie was still standing by his declaration that he was “bisexual” and that it was \"the best thing that ever happened\" to him (around this time he had a relationship with Mick Jagger, according to ex-wife Angie Bowie). But by 1983, Bowie was hoping to take the U.S. by storm with his album \u003ci>Let's Dance\u003c/i> and started backtracking on his claims. In an interview with \u003ci>Rolling Stone\u003c/i> that same year, he stated that publicly declaring his bisexuality was \"the biggest mistake [he] ever made\" and that he \"was always a closet heterosexual.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a 2002 interview with \u003ci>Blender\u003c/i>, he was asked whether or not his coming out was still his biggest mistake. \"I don't think it was a mistake in Europe, but it was a lot tougher in America,\" later adding \"I felt that bisexuality became my headline over here for so long. America is a very puritanical place, and I think it stood in the way of so much I wanted to do.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>3. He did a scary amount of cocaine\u003c/h3>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/k2yLbxW4k-w'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/k2yLbxW4k-w'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>In the mid '70s, Bowie had a new persona: The Thin White Duke. It was an apt description of his look at that time, since he wore a lot of regal, immaculately tailored suits and was emaciated from his extreme cocaine habit (watch the video above for lots of fidgeting and sniffing). Bowie was in the studio around the clock, cranking out hit after hit — he wrote \"Fame\" in 45 minutes during this time — \u003ca href=\"http://nypost.com/2014/11/15/mountains-of-cocaine-played-a-crucial-role-in-bowies-success/\" target=\"_blank\">and booger sugar fueled a lot of those longer sessions\u003c/a>. He also did a lot of crazy stuff that someone with a drug problem would do, the best example being the time he, with \u003ca href=\"http://dangerousminds.net/comments/mysterious_white_witch_who_exorcised_david_bowie\" target=\"_blank\">help from a white witch\u003c/a>, tried exorcising his pool of demons while high on blow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He moved to Switzerland in 1976, where he supposedly dumped his habit and concentrated on other pursuits like painting. He would later tell producer Nile Rodgers that he doesn't remember entire years of his life during his drug days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(Side note: Brooker has said that for his research, he won't be doing the heavy amount of cocaine that Bowie did. Not only is it unhealthy, but he also couldn't afford such a habit on an academic's salary, according to the \u003cem>Guardian\u003c/em>. Instead he drank an entire six-pack of energy drinks. “It made me very jumpy,” he said.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>4. A newspaper circulated a picture that made him look like a Nazi\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17724 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/NME.jpeg\" alt=\"NME\" width=\"569\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/NME.jpeg 569w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/NME-400x562.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is a weird one to explain and, in hindsight, he was kind of asking for it. During his Thin White Duke days, Bowie said in an interview that \"Britain could benefit from a fascist leader.\" He was later caught at the Russian/Poland border with Nazi propaganda.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With rumors of his love for fascism stoked in the media, the New Musical Express then took a photo of Bowie at London's Victoria Station waving farewell to fans from a Mercedes before jumping on a train. The paper ran the photo with the headline \"Heil And Farewell\" and accused him of giving a Nazi salute. Bowie always denied the claim and there are pictures of him in that moment where \u003ca href=\"http://flashbak.com/1976-david-bowies-nazi-salute-and-eric-claptons-wogs-created-rock-against-racism-5645/\" target=\"_blank\">he looks like he's waving\u003c/a>. Bowie later admitted that he was out of his mind when he made those comments about fascism.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>5. A concertgoer threw a lollipop at his bad eye\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17726 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/david-bowie-lollipop-eye-320.thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"david-bowie-lollipop-eye-320.thumbnail\" width=\"478\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/david-bowie-lollipop-eye-320.thumbnail.jpg 478w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/david-bowie-lollipop-eye-320.thumbnail-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Norway, a lollipop is referred to as \"love on a stick.\" Someone tried to pass on the love to Bowie during a festival in Oslo a few years ago and instead it smacked him right in the eye, causing him to stop playing. After he recovered, he was in a huff and demanded to know who did it, but no one came forward. Once he regained his composure, he told the crowd he was going to punish the culprit by playing an extra-long set. He played 27 songs over two hours in what Norwegian media would \u003ca href=\"http://www.today.com/id/5269717/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/david-bowie-hit-eye-lollipop-concert/#.VdWbSVNViko\" target=\"_blank\">call one of his best concerts ever\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>6. His Bowie Bonds are one step above junk status\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17700\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-17700 size-medium\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-800x531.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-400x265.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-1440x956.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-1920x1274.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-1180x783.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/DAvid-Bowie-Lou-Reed-960x637.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lou Reed (L) and David Bowie (R) attend the opening of Lou Reed NY photography exhibit at the Gallery at Hermes on January 19, 2006 in New York City. \u003ccite>(Photo by Andrew H. 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The artist didn't adjust his business model when file-sharing on the Internet became a thing so, when people realized they didn't need to pay for his albums in order to obtain them, the profits on his 25 albums took a massive hit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since there's no such thing as sympathy in the stock market, it wasn't too long before the credit rating was downgraded, with a spokesperson for Moody's saying, \"The downgrade was prompted by lower than expected revenues generated by the assets due to weakness in sales for recorded music.\" But, by that time, Bowie had already gotten what he wanted: not only did the initial offering make Bowie one of the richest musicians in the world, he was able to use his money to buy back all the rights to his music.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Long associated with the Bay Area, the word ‘hella’ has gained widespread use. But how was the word born? Ventura Albor asked \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/series/baycurious\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bay Curious\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How is it that “hella” became synonymous with the Bay?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ventura’s question was inspired by his college days at UC Davis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11178097\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11178097\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS21661_161026_HellaShirt_bhs02-qut-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A UC Berkeley student poses for photos wearing a 'Hella Kitty' shirt from Pure 510, a local custom t-shirt business in Oakland, California.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS21661_161026_HellaShirt_bhs02-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS21661_161026_HellaShirt_bhs02-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS21661_161026_HellaShirt_bhs02-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS21661_161026_HellaShirt_bhs02-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS21661_161026_HellaShirt_bhs02-qut-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS21661_161026_HellaShirt_bhs02-qut-960x640.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS21661_161026_HellaShirt_bhs02-qut-240x160.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS21661_161026_HellaShirt_bhs02-qut-375x250.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS21661_161026_HellaShirt_bhs02-qut-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A UC Berkeley student poses for photos wearing a ‘Hella Kitty’ shirt from Pure 510, a local custom t-shirt business in Oakland, California. \u003ccite>(Brittany Hosea-Small/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“L.A. folks would [home] in on it right away and be like, ‘Oh you’re from the Bay Area?’ ” he says. “I never really thought of it, I just thought everyone said hella.” \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Hella: A Linguistic Boundary\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Many Bay Area residents and Californians believe that hella — and its G-rated equivalent “hecka” — are Bay Area slang. The words, which mean “very” or “a lot of,” can be used multiple ways. You can say “I’m hella stoked” or “There were hella people at that party last night,” or even, “I was doing it for hella days.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mary Bucholtz, a linguist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, conducted a study in which people indicated their perceptions of how people talk in certain areas of California.\u003c/p>\n\u003caside class=\"alignleft\">\n\u003ch3>A Guide to Bay Area Slang\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hella\u003c/strong> – very, really, extremely; many, a lot; in an extraordinary or impressive manner.\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>“That jacket’s hella dope!”\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Hyphy\u003c/strong> – hyper, excited\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>“I’m from the Bay where we hyphy and go dumb. From the soil where them rappers be getting their lingo from.” – E-40\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Off the chain\u003c/strong> – super fun, exciting, great\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>“This party tonight’s gonna be off the chain!”\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Fa sheezy/fo shizzle\u003c/strong> – for sure\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>“Saturday is off the heezy fo’sheezy.” – Jermaine Dupri\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Janky\u003c/strong> – poor quality, inferior, weird\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>“Ugh, this umbrella is hella janky.”\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Baller\u003c/strong> (n)/\u003cstrong>ballin’\u003c/strong> (v) – a ball player, or someone who’s winning “the game” (of life).\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>“Wanna be a baller, shot caller, 20-inch blades on the impala” – Lil’ Troy\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/aside>\n\u003cp>Hella was the most frequently cited word, and 78.4 percent of the people who mentioned it in the study said it was Northern California slang.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For Southern Californians in particular, hella represents a crucial shibboleth separating the two major regions of the state,” says Bucholtz.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s true for Southern California transplant Bree DeRobbio, now living in San Jose. She remembers the first time she heard someone say hella.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My reaction was ‘Oh my God, they really do say it.’ And I was amazed at all the different applications the word has,” she says.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>The Dictionary Says WHAT?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>There are at least two origin stories for hella: One places it in Toronto (yes, Canada) and the other in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More on Oakland later, but first — Toronto? I mean, really?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hella made its first appearance in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2002, and the dictionary says the word was first used in a 1987 article in the Toronto Star:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>“The horse went hella whoopin’ down the trail, trailing 50 feet or more of the best Berkley Trilene Monofilament line.”\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>(Sidenote: That part about the best Berkley Trilene Monofilament line refers to a type of fishing line — no relation to Berkeley, Calif.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[baycuriousbug]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In fact, hella is identified as Northern American slang that was probably shortened from “helluva” or “hellacious.” But English-language historian Michael Adams says hella’s grammatical usage doesn’t quite align with what the Oxford English Dictionary says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m really skeptical of that etymology that hella comes from helluva because we don’t use hella grammatically in the same way that we would use helluva,” Adams says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What Adams means is you can’t get “hella cute” from “helluva cute,” or say, “My dad’s a hella cook,” even though you could say, “My dad’s a helluva cook.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He also has an explanation for why hella didn’t come from hellacious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10649553\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10649553\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16365_223475127_786d4ee142_o-qut-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"Someone turned Fell Street in San Francisco into Hella Street. (kyle rw/Flickr)\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16365_223475127_786d4ee142_o-qut-800x532.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16365_223475127_786d4ee142_o-qut-400x266.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16365_223475127_786d4ee142_o-qut-1440x958.jpg 1440w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16365_223475127_786d4ee142_o-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16365_223475127_786d4ee142_o-qut-1180x785.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16365_223475127_786d4ee142_o-qut-960x639.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Someone turned Fell Street in San Francisco into Hella Street. (kyle rw/Flickr)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“The suffix from hellacious is ‘—acious,’ like tenacious, and if you’re going to break a word, you’re usually going to break a word where there’s a boundary between its parts,” Adams says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to this theory, the natural break for hellacious would make it “hell-aysh,” not hella.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>From Oakland Teens to the Rest of the World\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>UC Berkeley linguist Geoff Nunberg traces hella back a few more years, to Oakland, from two early citations in a 1987 \u003ca href=\"https://books.google.com/books?id=k-NIAQAAMAAJ&q=Second+Class+Finish:+The+Effects+of+Rituals+and+Routines+of+a+Working-class+High+School,+Volume+2&dq=Second+Class+Finish:+The+Effects+of+Rituals+and+Routines+of+a+Working-class+High+School,+Volume+2&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CB4Q6AEwAGoVChMI6OGT39u2xwIVUFaICh3jbQDI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dissertation\u003c/a> of a Berkeley student.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10650083\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10650083 size-large\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Some in Oakland have embraced the word. Mayor Libby Schaaf often used it while campaigning, saying 'I hella love Oakland' and 'It is hella time for leadership in Oakland.'\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-400x300.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-960x720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some in Oakland have embraced the word. Mayor Libby Schaaf often used it while campaigning, saying ‘I hella love Oakland’ and ‘It is hella time for leadership in Oakland.’ \u003ccite>(cplbasilisk/Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Hella emerged somewhere in Northern California around the late 1970s, and although it spread to other places, it’s still associated with this region,” says Nunberg.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Historically, slang spreads from black English to white English and not in the other direction, which is why Nunberg says he suspects it started in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Phrases like “cool” and “tell it like it is” are good examples.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“ ‘Cool’ was adopted by white hipsters and beatniks in the early ‘50s before spreading to teen slang. ‘Tell it like it is’ was used by black writers in the early ’60s and quickly became part of general white English,” he says.[aside tag='bay-curious' label='Looking for More Bay Curious?']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That lines up with what multimedia producer Sean Kennedy, an Oakland native, recalls.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He remembers saying hella with the kids on his Pop Warner football team and at King Estates Junior High School in the late ’70s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Very rarely in the African-American or black community do we pick up other people’s language and use them,” he says. “It’s usually the language we create and other people use them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At that time, hip-hop and street culture gained widespread popularity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was used in a manner of explaining, ‘That looked hella good— that looked good’—something that was clean, or somebody acting crazy, ‘You’re hella crazy,’ ” Kennedy says.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Bay Area Punks Debate Hella Vs. Hell Of\u003c/h3>\n\u003caside class=\"alignright\">\n\u003ch3>“Hell of Dumb” by the Mr. T. Experience\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"369\" height=\"277\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-R_TW_ZqHw4\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/aside>\n\u003cp>In early years, Bay Area youth debated whether the slang word was hella or actually “hell of.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Berkeley, the debate could get quite heated, says punk rocker Frank Portman. In 1997, he wrote a song called “Hell of Dumb,” poking fun at the issue with his band the Mr. T. Experience. He thinks the hella vs. hell of debate goes back to 1983.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was always very clear that it was hell of. It was not hella and if anyone ever said hella, which sometimes people did, they would always correct you with the attitude of a school marm correcting your grammar,” Portman says.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Hella Now\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Since those early days, widespread use of hell of, hellacious and helluva has dwindled — leaving hella to stand alone.\u003c/p>\n\u003caside class=\"alignleft\">\n\u003ch3>Cartman uses hella in South Park\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"369\" height=\"208\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7pohEb7DUac\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/aside>\n\u003cp>Hella got a national audience in the South Park episode “Spookyfish,” from the second season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cartman taunts Stan and Kyle by singing, “You guys are hella stupid, you guys are hella lame, you guys are hella dumb hella, hella, hella.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The word may be one of Northern California’s most notorious cultural exports.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’re welcome, world.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Got a question you want to see the Bay Curious team take on? \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/series/baycurious\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Submit it!\u003c/a> Be sure to subscribe on \u003ca href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bay-curious/id1172473406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iTunes\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ipi2mc5aqfen4nr2daayiziiyuy\">Google Play\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/podcasts/500557090/bay-curious\">NPR One\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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From the soil where them rappers be getting their lingo from.” – E-40\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Off the chain\u003c/strong> – super fun, exciting, great\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>“This party tonight’s gonna be off the chain!”\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Fa sheezy/fo shizzle\u003c/strong> – for sure\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>“Saturday is off the heezy fo’sheezy.” – Jermaine Dupri\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Janky\u003c/strong> – poor quality, inferior, weird\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>“Ugh, this umbrella is hella janky.”\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Baller\u003c/strong> (n)/\u003cstrong>ballin’\u003c/strong> (v) – a ball player, or someone who’s winning “the game” (of life).\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>“Wanna be a baller, shot caller, 20-inch blades on the impala” – Lil’ Troy\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/aside>\n\u003cp>Hella was the most frequently cited word, and 78.4 percent of the people who mentioned it in the study said it was Northern California slang.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For Southern Californians in particular, hella represents a crucial shibboleth separating the two major regions of the state,” says Bucholtz.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s true for Southern California transplant Bree DeRobbio, now living in San Jose. She remembers the first time she heard someone say hella.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My reaction was ‘Oh my God, they really do say it.’ And I was amazed at all the different applications the word has,” she says.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>The Dictionary Says WHAT?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>There are at least two origin stories for hella: One places it in Toronto (yes, Canada) and the other in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More on Oakland later, but first — Toronto? I mean, really?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hella made its first appearance in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2002, and the dictionary says the word was first used in a 1987 article in the Toronto Star:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>“The horse went hella whoopin’ down the trail, trailing 50 feet or more of the best Berkley Trilene Monofilament line.”\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>(Sidenote: That part about the best Berkley Trilene Monofilament line refers to a type of fishing line — no relation to Berkeley, Calif.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003caside class=\"alignleft utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__bayCuriousPodcastShortcode__bayCurious\">\u003cimg src=https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bayCuriousLogo.png alt=\"Bay Curious Podcast\" loading=\"lazy\" />\n What do you wonder about the Bay Area, its culture or people that you want KQED to investigate?\n \u003ca href=\"/news/series/baycurious\">Ask Bay Curious.\u003c/a>\u003c/aside>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In fact, hella is identified as Northern American slang that was probably shortened from “helluva” or “hellacious.” But English-language historian Michael Adams says hella’s grammatical usage doesn’t quite align with what the Oxford English Dictionary says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m really skeptical of that etymology that hella comes from helluva because we don’t use hella grammatically in the same way that we would use helluva,” Adams says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What Adams means is you can’t get “hella cute” from “helluva cute,” or say, “My dad’s a hella cook,” even though you could say, “My dad’s a helluva cook.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He also has an explanation for why hella didn’t come from hellacious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10649553\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10649553\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16365_223475127_786d4ee142_o-qut-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"Someone turned Fell Street in San Francisco into Hella Street. 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Mayor Libby Schaaf often used it while campaigning, saying 'I hella love Oakland' and 'It is hella time for leadership in Oakland.'\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-400x300.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16362_6312711130_5e7518b922_o-qut-960x720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some in Oakland have embraced the word. 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"content": "\u003cp>“Can I say the n-word even in rap songs? I really like Wiz Khalifa”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Is it racist to name our dog ‘homeboy’? He’s black if that matters”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Is the film \u003cem>Rocky\u003c/em> really considered racist by black people (even with Apollo winning against Balboa)?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These are the types of questions that \u003ca href=\"http://socialwayne.com/about/\">Wayne Sutton\u003c/a> attempts to answer with his new app, \u003ca href=\"http://askablackperson.com/\">Anonymously Ask A Black Person\u003c/a> (#AABP). Though the title sounds like satire gone wrong, the SMS-based app is actually an earnest attempt to give people a chance to ask real questions to real black people in an open and non-judgmental manner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I chose the name because the name is true. Ask a black person because I’m black,” Sutton says with a laugh.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Inspired by the success of apps like \u003ca href=\"http://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-nerd-2015-4\">Nerd\u003c/a> (users can text a question and receive a response from a Stanford student) and \u003ca href=\"http://techcrunch.com/2015/02/23/magic-is-a-startup-that-promises-to-bring-you-anything-if-youre-willing-to-pay-for-it/\">Magic\u003c/a> (people can send a text and have anything\u003cem> \u003c/em>delivered), the serial entrepreneur challenged himself to create his own version where people can text a question and receive a quick response. Using the API platform Twilio to build the program, Sutton embarked on a one-man hackathon over Memorial Day weekend that ended with the launch of #AABP.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“At the end of the day, this is about empowering people, educating people, and breaking down barriers of race.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17679\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/wayne-sutton-headshot-2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-17679 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/wayne-sutton-headshot-2-400x500.jpg\" alt=\"wayne-sutton-headshot-2\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/wayne-sutton-headshot-2-400x500.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/wayne-sutton-headshot-2.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wayne Sutton\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A self-proclaimed nerd, Sutton represents an incongruous mix of archetypes that aren’t normally associated with a startup founder. He’s from the South, he’s not a graduate of a Harvard/Stanford/MIT-type school and he’s black.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sutton knows he stands out from the usual tech crowd. \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\">“I’m one of that one percent and I’ve been in tech almost my whole life,” he says, referring to a 2011 article that reported only \u003c/span>\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.5\" href=\"https://www.cbinsights.com/blog/venture-capital-demographics-87-percent-vc-backed-founders-white-asian-teams-raise-largest-funding/\">one percent\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\"> of startup founders are black (versus the 87% that are white). \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\">This realization spurred Sutton to move to Silicon Valley and co-found \u003c/span>\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.5\" href=\"http://www.newmeaccelerator.com/\">NewME Accelerator\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\">, one of the few tech incubators catering to underrepresented minorities. He eventually moved on to other startups, including \u003c/span>\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.5\" href=\"http://buildup.vc/about/\">BuildUp\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\">, an organization that helps minority entrepreneurs get their start.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even in the bubble of Silicon Valley, where the myth of meritocracy reigns supreme, the release of diversity numbers by some of the largest tech companies show that there is still much that needs to be done. Women make up \u003ca href=\"http://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-state-of-women-in-technology-15-data-points-you-should-know/\">less than\u003c/a> 30% of the tech workforce, while Blacks and Latinos make up \u003ca href=\"http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/05/29/most-google-employees-are-white-men-where-are-allthewomen/\">around 9%\u003c/a> of employees combined—on a good day.\u003c/p>\n\u003caside class=\"pullquote alignleft\">\"At the end of the day, this is about empowering people, educating people, and breaking down barriers of race.\"\u003c/aside>\n\u003cp>For Sutton, tackling the issue of diversity in tech is critical for companies not just because it’s the “right” thing to do but for the “future of the product.” His goal is to foster an environment that supports minorities that want to use technology to change the world. “How can we create more successful tech entrepreneurs that look like [me]?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>#AABP is just one of many projects Sutton has worked on, making him a kind of veteran that is used to the unpredictability of the fickle startup world. Yet, after creating #AABP and sharing it on the popular site \u003ca href=\"http://www.producthunt.com/\">Product Hunt\u003c/a>, he was surprised by the reaction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s been criticism for the app’s use of anonymity on the part of users and responders, questioning who’s really behind the app (Sutton asserts his entire 10-person team is black). Critics have also said that a black person “in tech is not an accurate voice” to answer questions about black people and culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sutton is quick to point out that he never claims to be \u003cem>the\u003c/em> voice of black people, just\u003cem> a\u003c/em> voice. Though he acknowledges his upbringing and profession color his opinion, his stance is “Who [can] disqualify me from answering that question because I’m black and I’m in tech?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At one point, so many commenters assumed the app was a bad joke that Product Hunt removed the #AABP \u003ca href=\"https://www.producthunt.com/posts/ask-a-black-person\">post\u003c/a> from the front page with this note:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px\">“[W]e \u003cem>avoid censoring product submissions unless they're a direct attack or extremely offensive to any one person or group of people...[We interpret] this product as a joke, without malicious intent; however, we're seeing enough reports that this has been removed from the front page…\u003c/em>”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Initially, Sutton had stayed anonymous and briefly considered closing #AABP down due to the negative backlash. However, encouraged by positive feedback from friends and followers, he came forward as the creator of the app and used his \u003ca href=\"http://socialwayne.com/\">blog\u003c/a> to explain what he was trying to do.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p1\">\u003cspan class=\"s1\">“I felt like [African-Americans were] not always portrayed in a positive, intellectual way [in the media],” Sutton says in response to what motivated him to make this app. He is fearful of how negative representations affect society's idea of black people, how stereotypes left unchecked become a warped version of the truth. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p1\">\u003cspan class=\"s1\">Look no further than \u003cspan class=\"s2\">CNN\u003c/span> to see how implicit racial biases become explicit when covering hot button issues like police shootings. In July, \u003ca href=\"http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/07/30/ohio-police-shooting-victim/30872955/\" target=\"_blank\">the news channel juxtaposed\u003c/a> a smiling image of the white cop indicted for murder with a police mugshot of the black victim. This is the kind of thing that Sutton says “hinders trust,\" making it harder for people that wouldn't normally interact on a deep level to come together and have \"positive or intellectual conversations around race that [are] educational and informative.” \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\">Over the past year, news cycles have been dominated with stories of racially charged crimes, particularly those of unarmed black men killed at the hands of police and everyday citizens. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Inspired by the success of apps like \u003ca href=\"http://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-nerd-2015-4\">Nerd\u003c/a> (users can text a question and receive a response from a Stanford student) and \u003ca href=\"http://techcrunch.com/2015/02/23/magic-is-a-startup-that-promises-to-bring-you-anything-if-youre-willing-to-pay-for-it/\">Magic\u003c/a> (people can send a text and have anything\u003cem> \u003c/em>delivered), the serial entrepreneur challenged himself to create his own version where people can text a question and receive a quick response. 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He’s from the South, he’s not a graduate of a Harvard/Stanford/MIT-type school and he’s black.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sutton knows he stands out from the usual tech crowd. \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\">“I’m one of that one percent and I’ve been in tech almost my whole life,” he says, referring to a 2011 article that reported only \u003c/span>\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.5\" href=\"https://www.cbinsights.com/blog/venture-capital-demographics-87-percent-vc-backed-founders-white-asian-teams-raise-largest-funding/\">one percent\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\"> of startup founders are black (versus the 87% that are white). \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\">This realization spurred Sutton to move to Silicon Valley and co-found \u003c/span>\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.5\" href=\"http://www.newmeaccelerator.com/\">NewME Accelerator\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\">, one of the few tech incubators catering to underrepresented minorities. He eventually moved on to other startups, including \u003c/span>\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.5\" href=\"http://buildup.vc/about/\">BuildUp\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\">, an organization that helps minority entrepreneurs get their start.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even in the bubble of Silicon Valley, where the myth of meritocracy reigns supreme, the release of diversity numbers by some of the largest tech companies show that there is still much that needs to be done. Women make up \u003ca href=\"http://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-state-of-women-in-technology-15-data-points-you-should-know/\">less than\u003c/a> 30% of the tech workforce, while Blacks and Latinos make up \u003ca href=\"http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/05/29/most-google-employees-are-white-men-where-are-allthewomen/\">around 9%\u003c/a> of employees combined—on a good day.\u003c/p>\n\u003caside class=\"pullquote alignleft\">\"At the end of the day, this is about empowering people, educating people, and breaking down barriers of race.\"\u003c/aside>\n\u003cp>For Sutton, tackling the issue of diversity in tech is critical for companies not just because it’s the “right” thing to do but for the “future of the product.” His goal is to foster an environment that supports minorities that want to use technology to change the world. “How can we create more successful tech entrepreneurs that look like [me]?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>#AABP is just one of many projects Sutton has worked on, making him a kind of veteran that is used to the unpredictability of the fickle startup world. 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Kennedy says this is where it all began.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There was a carnival that used to exist right here in Foothill Square, because there was a skating rink right here,” he says, pointing to what is now a Ross Dress for Less. “All the people would come down here to the skating rink and the carnival.” They would would bring their best cars and just cruise, he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://youtu.be/ljUnyv5XUA8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kennedy says that what many people think of as a sideshow these days, all doughnuts and destruction, was not the way it began. Back then, he says, “no one did doughnuts or spun their cars.” It was just peacocking, showing off the cars that were the pride and joy of many -- mostly male -- residents. “That,” Kennedy says, “was the original sideshow of East Oakland.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>People had cruised around in their souped up Chevys before, but it was as if the introduction of the new music taught the cars to dance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Kennedy's description, you can almost imagine the whole scene: Men slowly circling the parking lot in lovingly modified cars painted colors like cherry red or apple green. On the sidelines women watched, wearing tight skirts and showing off skin. The sideshow was a social event, a party in a parking lot, and showing off your car had a familiar goal: to woo women.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219807957&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>The Sideshow as Cultural Marketplace\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the sideshows spread, Kennedy says, they became a sort of cultural marketplace where people repped parties, hawked homemade fashion lines and shared the latest in music.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yakpusua Zazaboi \u003ca href=\"http://www.sydewayz.com/index.htm#\" target=\"_blank\">documented sideshows\u003c/a> across East Oakland for his documentary series \"Sidewayz.\" When a proposal to \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/OAKLAND-Sideshow-spectator-law-expected-to-pass-2622930.php\" target=\"_blank\">make it illegal to attend sideshows\u003c/a> went before the Oakland City Council in 2005, Sidewayz videos were singled out in the \u003ca href=\"http://thenewspaper.com/rlc/docs/05-oakland.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">law's language\u003c/a>: “These videos portray the city in a negative light, encourage the proliferation of the activity and allow the promoters to popularize and profit from sideshows.” \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/OAKLAND-Council-votes-for-sideshow-crackdown-2655825.php\" target=\"_blank\">The law\u003c/a>, championed by then-Mayor Jerry Brown, passed in modified form, allowing those who watched the sideshows from the sidelines to be fined and even arrested.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the sideshow, according to Zazaboi, was a thriving place, part craft fair, part improv performance, and always a place to catch the cultural zeitgeist. The sideshows, he said, were not just part of Oakland's unique hyphy culture, they formed the space in which hyphy was born. (Some of you might ask, \"What's hyphy?\" In fact, the Oxford English Dictionary recently added an entry, suggesting the word dates back to 2002 and giving the following definitions: \"1. Extremely rowdy, excited, or energetic. 2. A style of uptempo hip-hop music and frenetic dancing.\")\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You would come out and you would really understand what is popular in Oakland,” Zazaboi says. A key part of that was the music. “I think for about three or four years straight, we used to hear this song by a group called 3X Krazy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was just a baseline and it was so popular and would sound so good on really nice audio systems, it was almost like a sideshow theme,\" Zazaboi says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptou06aABg4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When asked to name his pick for the theme of the sideshows, Sean Kennedy says there is really only one: Richie Rich’s sideshow song.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l87Z1Z-40ao\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Now that's a classic,” Kennedy says. “When it comes to explaining the sideshow, in the early days.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can hear the whole sideshow in Richie Rich’s deep and sonorous voice. “In Oakland, California,\" he raps, \"every Saturday night brothers be riding, straight-laced zeniths, drop-tops, buckets, high performance.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Music might have been the lifeblood of the sideshow, but according to Kennedy, the heart pumping that blood was the neighborhood's deep-rooted car culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Car Culture and the Sideshow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10647512\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10647512\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-400x399.png\" alt='\"A-1ing it.\"(@a1springservice/Instagram)' width=\"400\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-400x399.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-64x64.png 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-96x96.png 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-128x128.png 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-75x75.png 75w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM.png 603w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\"A-1ing it.\"(@a1springservice/Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ruben Flores greets a customer whose car he’s just modified at A1 Spring Service, a mechanic on the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and 98th Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This was -- and still is -- the go-to place to bring your car for modifications.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flores, who went to Castlemont, the neighborhood high school, got the job straight out of school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The owner of the shop, he was losing a man, a mechanic, so he came down to the high school to ask about the auto shop program.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flores was hired on the spot, and he has been here ever since. Now he owns the place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The first day of work became the longest day of work, 38 years later,” Flores says, laughing as he shakes his head. Those years have given Flores a passenger seat to car culture in Deep East Oakland. He confirms what Sean Kennedy told me-- that in the beginning, it wasn’t about souping up cars to go fast. “It was going lower,” Flores says. “Low and slow.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Low and slow, Flores said, was a way to show off the beauty of your car. Flores said his shop became known for fixing up cars in a signature style.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What A1 means, in the car culture,” Flores said, “is the stance is higher in the front and lower in the back. So they have that pointing --towards-the-moon type of look.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yakpasua Zazaboi said everyone knew about A1. “That was the place to go,” he said. “People would say, I have my car sitting A1, it was because of the name of the shop.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the sideshows began to change and evolve with time; they went from low and slow to fast and loose, with drivers performing tricks with increasing levels of difficulty and danger. The Oakland Police Department began to take notice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zazaboi says sideshows veered from “a nice slow cruising type of an event to a much faster speed, away-from-the-cops type of an event.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sideshows Run Into the Law\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everyone has a story about when and how things got out of hand. Zazaboi says it was when guys with cheap cars started doing doughnuts to get attention.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sean Kennedy says it was when the new built-for-speed Mustangs came on the market in the 1980s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Maybe it was the death of a young girl, in a police chase during a sideshow in the mid-'90s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whatever the exact moment, the crackdown by Oakland police and the city came quickly. New laws were introduced that let the city impound any car involved in a sideshow. Then came the 2005 ordinance, which allowed police to \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/OAKLAND-Council-votes-for-sideshow-crackdown-2655825.php\" target=\"_blank\">permanently confiscate\u003c/a> any car directly involved in a sideshow. According to Zazaboi, that made it personal, because the cars were not just painted pieces of metal to the men who drove them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Their car is an extension of their ego,” Zazaboi says of sideshow participants. “You take away their car, you kill their ego, and that is exactly what they did out here in Oakland.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sean Kennedy says that response complicated the already tense relationship between police and the community.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Does that create an animosity to the police?\" Kennedy asks. \"It becomes a war at that point. And then it becomes a situation where the rebellion is, 'We're going to have sideshows anyway.'\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both Kennedy and Zazaboi say that while local politicians criminalized the sideshow, local media demonized it, with story after story of violent, out-of-control youth taking over the streets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfuzDz9XCxc\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kennedy admits that bad stuff did go down, and there was by necessity a kind of nomadic, extra-legal element to the sideshows. People brought guns and sold drugs; sometimes fights broke out. And yes, young men acted stupid. But he says all that was just as likely to happen at a Raiders game.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kennedy said despite all that, the sideshow did not breed criminal behavior. The bad behavior, he says, would have been on display with or without the sideshows. Kennedy believes the sideshows were targeted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It's not about a car show,\" he says. \"At that point, it's about arresting black youth in Oakland.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He says the sideshow made it easy to paint East Oakland youth into an already-made stereotype: \"Young black kids who don’t have anything to do with their lives, out there playing around in these cars, carrying guns and selling drugs.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Celebrating the Sideshow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What was lost in that narrative, Kennedy says, was the ingenuity of the sideshow: the mechanical skills it took to work on the cars, the driving skills it took to get them moving and dancing, the coordination to plan what are in essence the Bay Area's first pop-up events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kennedy acknowledges his perspective has changed with age. Now that he has a few years on him, he is a little more weary of making cars spin like whirling dervishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"As much as I love sideshows,\" he says, \"it’s a dangerous culture when it comes to spinning around a half-a-ton vehicle with no barriers and people standing there.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That is why Kennedy, among others, supported a push to legalize sideshows that gained some ground in the late 2000s. The suggestion was to bring sideshows out of the shadows and turn them into neighborhood street parties. They could even make money, proponents argued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But opponents, like Councilman Larry Reid, who represents Deep East Oakland, countered that it was folly for the city to sanction an illegal activity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reid says the sideshows slowed down for a bit, but in the last year they've once again become a regular weekend event. He said they take over the street every weekend from Friday to Sunday, around 106th and MacArthur. That is right by Foothill Square, where more than three decades ago, according to Sean Kennedy, sideshows began.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It is just crazy what the residents along the MacArthur corridor have to endure,\" Reid said. In the past few weeks, right here, there have been incidents, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Suspect-rams-CHP-officer-after-Oakland-sideshow-6447489.php\" target=\"_blank\">this past weekend\u003c/a> when a sideshow participant rammed into a California Highway Patrol car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you ask Yakpusau Zazaboi, he will say what is happening now is not even a real sideshow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I break it down like this now,\" Zazaboi says. \"This is how you know it's a sideshow. If there are clean cars and women out there, you might have a sideshow. If it's a bunch of buckets and a whole bunch of dudes clowning around looking at each other -- you do not have sideshow.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The definition of just what makes a sideshow is constantly in flux. Every generation has its own version, just like every sideshow has people who say it is either a criminal act or a space for the creation of culture. Maybe, just maybe, there is a little bit of both, hanging out at the sideshow.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kennedy says it goes back to the early 1980s, when the music of the Sugar Hill Gang made it out here to the West Coast. “It seems like it started when hip-hop first got out here,” Kennedy said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I meet Kennedy at the entrance to the Foods Co. in Foothill Square, so deep into East Oakland it is almost San Leandro. Kennedy says this is where it all began.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There was a carnival that used to exist right here in Foothill Square, because there was a skating rink right here,” he says, pointing to what is now a Ross Dress for Less. “All the people would come down here to the skating rink and the carnival.” They would would bring their best cars and just cruise, he says.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/ljUnyv5XUA8'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/ljUnyv5XUA8'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Kennedy says that what many people think of as a sideshow these days, all doughnuts and destruction, was not the way it began. Back then, he says, “no one did doughnuts or spun their cars.” It was just peacocking, showing off the cars that were the pride and joy of many -- mostly male -- residents. “That,” Kennedy says, “was the original sideshow of East Oakland.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>People had cruised around in their souped up Chevys before, but it was as if the introduction of the new music taught the cars to dance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Kennedy's description, you can almost imagine the whole scene: Men slowly circling the parking lot in lovingly modified cars painted colors like cherry red or apple green. On the sidelines women watched, wearing tight skirts and showing off skin. The sideshow was a social event, a party in a parking lot, and showing off your car had a familiar goal: to woo women.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219807957&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>The Sideshow as Cultural Marketplace\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the sideshows spread, Kennedy says, they became a sort of cultural marketplace where people repped parties, hawked homemade fashion lines and shared the latest in music.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yakpusua Zazaboi \u003ca href=\"http://www.sydewayz.com/index.htm#\" target=\"_blank\">documented sideshows\u003c/a> across East Oakland for his documentary series \"Sidewayz.\" When a proposal to \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/OAKLAND-Sideshow-spectator-law-expected-to-pass-2622930.php\" target=\"_blank\">make it illegal to attend sideshows\u003c/a> went before the Oakland City Council in 2005, Sidewayz videos were singled out in the \u003ca href=\"http://thenewspaper.com/rlc/docs/05-oakland.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">law's language\u003c/a>: “These videos portray the city in a negative light, encourage the proliferation of the activity and allow the promoters to popularize and profit from sideshows.” \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/OAKLAND-Council-votes-for-sideshow-crackdown-2655825.php\" target=\"_blank\">The law\u003c/a>, championed by then-Mayor Jerry Brown, passed in modified form, allowing those who watched the sideshows from the sidelines to be fined and even arrested.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the sideshow, according to Zazaboi, was a thriving place, part craft fair, part improv performance, and always a place to catch the cultural zeitgeist. The sideshows, he said, were not just part of Oakland's unique hyphy culture, they formed the space in which hyphy was born. (Some of you might ask, \"What's hyphy?\" In fact, the Oxford English Dictionary recently added an entry, suggesting the word dates back to 2002 and giving the following definitions: \"1. Extremely rowdy, excited, or energetic. 2. A style of uptempo hip-hop music and frenetic dancing.\")\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You would come out and you would really understand what is popular in Oakland,” Zazaboi says. A key part of that was the music. “I think for about three or four years straight, we used to hear this song by a group called 3X Krazy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was just a baseline and it was so popular and would sound so good on really nice audio systems, it was almost like a sideshow theme,\" Zazaboi says.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/ptou06aABg4'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/ptou06aABg4'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>When asked to name his pick for the theme of the sideshows, Sean Kennedy says there is really only one: Richie Rich’s sideshow song.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/l87Z1Z-40ao'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/l87Z1Z-40ao'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>“Now that's a classic,” Kennedy says. “When it comes to explaining the sideshow, in the early days.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can hear the whole sideshow in Richie Rich’s deep and sonorous voice. “In Oakland, California,\" he raps, \"every Saturday night brothers be riding, straight-laced zeniths, drop-tops, buckets, high performance.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Music might have been the lifeblood of the sideshow, but according to Kennedy, the heart pumping that blood was the neighborhood's deep-rooted car culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Car Culture and the Sideshow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10647512\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10647512\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-400x399.png\" alt='\"A-1ing it.\"(@a1springservice/Instagram)' width=\"400\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-400x399.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-64x64.png 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-96x96.png 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-128x128.png 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM-75x75.png 75w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-17-at-6.10.41-PM.png 603w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\"A-1ing it.\"(@a1springservice/Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ruben Flores greets a customer whose car he’s just modified at A1 Spring Service, a mechanic on the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and 98th Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This was -- and still is -- the go-to place to bring your car for modifications.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flores, who went to Castlemont, the neighborhood high school, got the job straight out of school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The owner of the shop, he was losing a man, a mechanic, so he came down to the high school to ask about the auto shop program.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flores was hired on the spot, and he has been here ever since. Now he owns the place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The first day of work became the longest day of work, 38 years later,” Flores says, laughing as he shakes his head. Those years have given Flores a passenger seat to car culture in Deep East Oakland. He confirms what Sean Kennedy told me-- that in the beginning, it wasn’t about souping up cars to go fast. “It was going lower,” Flores says. “Low and slow.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Low and slow, Flores said, was a way to show off the beauty of your car. Flores said his shop became known for fixing up cars in a signature style.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What A1 means, in the car culture,” Flores said, “is the stance is higher in the front and lower in the back. So they have that pointing --towards-the-moon type of look.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yakpasua Zazaboi said everyone knew about A1. “That was the place to go,” he said. “People would say, I have my car sitting A1, it was because of the name of the shop.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the sideshows began to change and evolve with time; they went from low and slow to fast and loose, with drivers performing tricks with increasing levels of difficulty and danger. The Oakland Police Department began to take notice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zazaboi says sideshows veered from “a nice slow cruising type of an event to a much faster speed, away-from-the-cops type of an event.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sideshows Run Into the Law\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everyone has a story about when and how things got out of hand. Zazaboi says it was when guys with cheap cars started doing doughnuts to get attention.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sean Kennedy says it was when the new built-for-speed Mustangs came on the market in the 1980s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Maybe it was the death of a young girl, in a police chase during a sideshow in the mid-'90s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whatever the exact moment, the crackdown by Oakland police and the city came quickly. New laws were introduced that let the city impound any car involved in a sideshow. Then came the 2005 ordinance, which allowed police to \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/OAKLAND-Council-votes-for-sideshow-crackdown-2655825.php\" target=\"_blank\">permanently confiscate\u003c/a> any car directly involved in a sideshow. According to Zazaboi, that made it personal, because the cars were not just painted pieces of metal to the men who drove them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Their car is an extension of their ego,” Zazaboi says of sideshow participants. “You take away their car, you kill their ego, and that is exactly what they did out here in Oakland.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sean Kennedy says that response complicated the already tense relationship between police and the community.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Does that create an animosity to the police?\" Kennedy asks. \"It becomes a war at that point. And then it becomes a situation where the rebellion is, 'We're going to have sideshows anyway.'\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both Kennedy and Zazaboi say that while local politicians criminalized the sideshow, local media demonized it, with story after story of violent, out-of-control youth taking over the streets.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/FfuzDz9XCxc'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/FfuzDz9XCxc'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Kennedy admits that bad stuff did go down, and there was by necessity a kind of nomadic, extra-legal element to the sideshows. People brought guns and sold drugs; sometimes fights broke out. And yes, young men acted stupid. But he says all that was just as likely to happen at a Raiders game.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kennedy said despite all that, the sideshow did not breed criminal behavior. The bad behavior, he says, would have been on display with or without the sideshows. Kennedy believes the sideshows were targeted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It's not about a car show,\" he says. \"At that point, it's about arresting black youth in Oakland.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He says the sideshow made it easy to paint East Oakland youth into an already-made stereotype: \"Young black kids who don’t have anything to do with their lives, out there playing around in these cars, carrying guns and selling drugs.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Celebrating the Sideshow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What was lost in that narrative, Kennedy says, was the ingenuity of the sideshow: the mechanical skills it took to work on the cars, the driving skills it took to get them moving and dancing, the coordination to plan what are in essence the Bay Area's first pop-up events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kennedy acknowledges his perspective has changed with age. Now that he has a few years on him, he is a little more weary of making cars spin like whirling dervishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"As much as I love sideshows,\" he says, \"it’s a dangerous culture when it comes to spinning around a half-a-ton vehicle with no barriers and people standing there.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That is why Kennedy, among others, supported a push to legalize sideshows that gained some ground in the late 2000s. The suggestion was to bring sideshows out of the shadows and turn them into neighborhood street parties. They could even make money, proponents argued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But opponents, like Councilman Larry Reid, who represents Deep East Oakland, countered that it was folly for the city to sanction an illegal activity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reid says the sideshows slowed down for a bit, but in the last year they've once again become a regular weekend event. He said they take over the street every weekend from Friday to Sunday, around 106th and MacArthur. That is right by Foothill Square, where more than three decades ago, according to Sean Kennedy, sideshows began.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It is just crazy what the residents along the MacArthur corridor have to endure,\" Reid said. In the past few weeks, right here, there have been incidents, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Suspect-rams-CHP-officer-after-Oakland-sideshow-6447489.php\" target=\"_blank\">this past weekend\u003c/a> when a sideshow participant rammed into a California Highway Patrol car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you ask Yakpusau Zazaboi, he will say what is happening now is not even a real sideshow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I break it down like this now,\" Zazaboi says. \"This is how you know it's a sideshow. If there are clean cars and women out there, you might have a sideshow. If it's a bunch of buckets and a whole bunch of dudes clowning around looking at each other -- you do not have sideshow.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"RWlDM83svXEDNS1XrTUX4WSLhqhoz7Yx\"]Over the weekend, Taylor Swift played sold-out shows to a total of 100,000 people at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. You should have been there! But in case you weren't, here's a play-by-play of what it was like.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>6pm:\u003c/strong> The second obstacle standing between you and Taylor presents itself (the first being the exorbitant price of the ticket). You must park on an uneven, spongy golf course and then locate golf-cart-riding attendants to procure a plastic bag for your belongings (only clutches and approved NFL bags are allowed inside the stadium). Girls in stilettos also face the added challenge of getting their heels stuck in the ground over and over again, while trekking a mile or so to the stadium entrance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>6:30p:\u003c/strong> The walk turns out to be kind of meditative: a giddy, buzzing procession of mostly teens and their moms. There are also a few dads in the mix. Most of them look uneasy. You smile at them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>6:45p:\u003c/strong> Security is a cinch because all your stuff is in a clear plastic bag that's already ripping at the handle. You are handed a cool bracelet that will light up with the beats of Taylor's music. You are told not to pull the tab until Taylor says so. You wouldn't dream of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7p:\u003c/strong> Shawn Mendes takes the stage. He has nice teeth and a Justin Bieber vibe about him. The youths seem to know his music. Or maybe they just like his face? You and your friend discuss his age and whether he is Taylor's type. You decide on 20 and that he's not Taylor's type anymore now that she's dating a man. After the show, you look Mendes up and find out he's actually 17. You feel very, very old.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7:10p:\u003c/strong> There are no lines for booze because most people here were born after 1995. You cruise up to the table and ask for some wine. They're all out. No one is sure how this is possible. You consider trying a malt liquor Long Island Iced Tea, but remember that nothing good comes out of having a Long Island Icea Tea and think better of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7:15p:\u003c/strong> Your friend wants a shirt to commemorate this moment in time. \"Will you be embarrassed to wear it in two years?\" you ask. \"No way.\" Your friend settles on the tasteful ringer tee with the \u003cem>1989\u003c/em> album cover on it. It looks dope.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7:20p:\u003c/strong> You spot what appears to be a fan-made knit blanket with Taylor's face on it. You want it really badly...until you realize they're for sale.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7:30p:\u003c/strong> You're astounded by the Swifties' imagination, when it comes to concert costumes. Two girls, dressed in scrubs, hold signs with lyrics from \"Out of the Woods\" on them: \"Remember when you hit the brakes too soon? 20 stitches in the hospital room.\" A girl in black lace holds one half of a lyric (\"I'm a nightmare...\"), while her friend, dressed like an angel, completes the line (\"...dressed like a daydream\"). But the award for commitment goes to these guys who dressed up like ballerinas from the \"Shake It Off\" video.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/IMG_7765-e1439843844376.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17649 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/IMG_7765-e1439843844376.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_7765\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/IMG_7765-e1439843844376.jpeg 480w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/IMG_7765-e1439843844376-400x533.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7:45p:\u003c/strong> You hear there is wine on another level. You head past people posing with cardboard cutouts of Taylor and her cats to the boozy area. This is where many of the dads are, drinking beer and having a good time. You commend them before grabbing some wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8p:\u003c/strong> Vance Joy takes the stage. He has an accent. You are bored.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:05p: \u003c/strong>A mother grabs you and asks, \"Where did you get that wine?\" She seems desperate. You tell her exactly where to get it and wish her luck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:10p:\u003c/strong> You find your seat, which is close, but not close enough. You're sitting between an excited girl named Missy and a glum older woman. Missy was at the show last night and has all the details. She is wearing two light-up bracelets, one from last night and the fresh one. You and your friend talk to her about who you hope the special guest is (Selena Gomez or Nicki Minaj) and about how many cats her sister has and about who each of you thinks Rory Gilmore should have ended up with (Jess, obviously). The glum woman gazes off into the sky, thinking about her bills, her ex, her deadlines or when she thinks she's going to die.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:30p:\u003c/strong> Videos of Taylor Swift hanging out with fans at her mom's house play on the big screens. Everyone gets really psyched. Homemade signs pop up everywhere. One reads \"R.I.P. Me #Dead.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:40p:\u003c/strong> The lights go off and the stage becomes a representation of NYC as \"Welcome to New York\" starts up. You mention that this is one of her worst songs and discuss how odd Taylor being the face of New York is, considering that she seems to have just found out about the city. You and your friend take turns pretending to be awestruck Taylor. \"Have you ever been to Times Square? It's amazing!!!\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:43p:\u003c/strong> Taylor looks really happy and shocked that you are all there. It feels like watching a Disney Channel musical on lots of Red Bull.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:45p:\u003c/strong> Taylor greets the audience. You and your friend hope she refers to the crowd as the Bay Area instead of Santa Clara. She disappoints.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:46p:\u003c/strong> Taylor theatrically says, \"Oh, and there's one more thing you should probably know about me. I was born...in 1989!\" The second-hand embarrassment is thick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:47p:\u003c/strong> \"New Romantics\" comes on. It's a song that's only on the deluxe album so some are confused. You wonder whether her label strategically placed a single-worthy song on the deluxe to ensure that some would have to buy the album twice. You decide that yes, they did.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:52p:\u003c/strong> \"Blank Space\" plays and everyone knows the words. Taylor does her best insane ex-girlfriend impression surrounded by dudes in bowler hats. It's cute.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:57p:\u003c/strong> Taylor does a heavy metal-ish take on \"I Knew You Were Trouble.\" You and your friend are surprised at how sexual the performance is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:02p:\u003c/strong> Time for a ballad. All the bracelets light up for a wave-your-lighters-in-the-air effect. Everyone Instagrams.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:06p:\u003c/strong> Taylor is changing and leaves us with video footage of her friends (Lena Dunham, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, among others) talking about how much eating is involved when hanging out with Taylor. You hope the next outfit is worth listening to this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:10p:\u003c/strong> It is! Taylor is wearing a pink dress that lights up!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:15p:\u003c/strong> Taylor gives a sermon on friendship and why people who wait four hours to text you back are the scum of the earth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:20p:\u003c/strong> Taylor is about to announce her special guest. She says they could have been anywhere in the world, but they chose to be here so feel thankful! The surprise is....drumroll....Little Mix. Womp. They are a girl group that came out of \u003cem>X Factor UK\u003c/em>. One of them almost married Zayn Malik from One Direction. They're fun, but they're no Nicki Minaj.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:28p:\u003c/strong> Time for another motivational speech. This time, even though it's obviously rehearsed, it hits a nerve. She says, \"You are not your mistakes. You are not damaged goods. You are not the opinion of someone who doesn't know you. You are wiser because you went through something terrible. You are the person who survived a bunch of rainstorms and kept walking.\" Your friend quietly weeps, as does the girl who shot the video below:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0y55EaBPRY\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:33p:\u003c/strong> Taylor's runway goes airborne for a rendition of \"Love Story.\" Taylor explains that it's about Romeo and Juliet, the first Ross and Rachel, and that she didn't like their tragic ending so she had them end up together forever and ever. Yay for unrealistic depictions of love!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:34p:\u003c/strong> Fireworks outside of the stadium interrupt her acoustic song. Taylor pauses to say that she doesn't know what they're for but that she's into it. You all watch the sky turn colors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:41p:\u003c/strong> Time for another surprise! Nicki, are you here after all?! Nope. But Julia Roberts and Joan Baez are. A collective WTF sweeps the stadium. Julia Roberts does not want to dance. Joan Baez is down though. Taylor beckons them down the runway and they take turns awkwardly shimmying. They hand a single rose back and forth. Nothing makes sense.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:49p:\u003c/strong> Taylor's talented backup singers get a more prominent stage presence during \"This Love.\" You make a mental note to watch \u003cem>Twenty Feet from Stardom\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:57p:\u003c/strong> \"Bad Blood\" comes on and you alternate between singing along and wishing Taylor had never said it was about Katy Perry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9:58p: \u003c/strong>Formerly glum neighbor is now feeling herself, fist pumping and wooping it up. You knew she had it in her.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>10:04p:\u003c/strong> Taylor busts out an electric guitar for a dark, moody rendition of \"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.\" It is easily the best moment of the night. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7:10p:\u003c/strong> There are no lines for booze because most people here were born after 1995. You cruise up to the table and ask for some wine. They're all out. No one is sure how this is possible. You consider trying a malt liquor Long Island Iced Tea, but remember that nothing good comes out of having a Long Island Icea Tea and think better of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7:15p:\u003c/strong> Your friend wants a shirt to commemorate this moment in time. \"Will you be embarrassed to wear it in two years?\" you ask. \"No way.\" Your friend settles on the tasteful ringer tee with the \u003cem>1989\u003c/em> album cover on it. It looks dope.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7:20p:\u003c/strong> You spot what appears to be a fan-made knit blanket with Taylor's face on it. You want it really badly...until you realize they're for sale.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7:30p:\u003c/strong> You're astounded by the Swifties' imagination, when it comes to concert costumes. Two girls, dressed in scrubs, hold signs with lyrics from \"Out of the Woods\" on them: \"Remember when you hit the brakes too soon? 20 stitches in the hospital room.\" A girl in black lace holds one half of a lyric (\"I'm a nightmare...\"), while her friend, dressed like an angel, completes the line (\"...dressed like a daydream\"). But the award for commitment goes to these guys who dressed up like ballerinas from the \"Shake It Off\" video.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/IMG_7765-e1439843844376.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17649 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/IMG_7765-e1439843844376.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_7765\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/IMG_7765-e1439843844376.jpeg 480w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/IMG_7765-e1439843844376-400x533.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7:45p:\u003c/strong> You hear there is wine on another level. You head past people posing with cardboard cutouts of Taylor and her cats to the boozy area. This is where many of the dads are, drinking beer and having a good time. You commend them before grabbing some wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8p:\u003c/strong> Vance Joy takes the stage. He has an accent. You are bored.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:05p: \u003c/strong>A mother grabs you and asks, \"Where did you get that wine?\" She seems desperate. You tell her exactly where to get it and wish her luck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:10p:\u003c/strong> You find your seat, which is close, but not close enough. You're sitting between an excited girl named Missy and a glum older woman. Missy was at the show last night and has all the details. She is wearing two light-up bracelets, one from last night and the fresh one. You and your friend talk to her about who you hope the special guest is (Selena Gomez or Nicki Minaj) and about how many cats her sister has and about who each of you thinks Rory Gilmore should have ended up with (Jess, obviously). The glum woman gazes off into the sky, thinking about her bills, her ex, her deadlines or when she thinks she's going to die.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:30p:\u003c/strong> Videos of Taylor Swift hanging out with fans at her mom's house play on the big screens. Everyone gets really psyched. Homemade signs pop up everywhere. One reads \"R.I.P. Me #Dead.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:40p:\u003c/strong> The lights go off and the stage becomes a representation of NYC as \"Welcome to New York\" starts up. You mention that this is one of her worst songs and discuss how odd Taylor being the face of New York is, considering that she seems to have just found out about the city. You and your friend take turns pretending to be awestruck Taylor. \"Have you ever been to Times Square? It's amazing!!!\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8:43p:\u003c/strong> Taylor looks really happy and shocked that you are all there. 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"content": "\u003cp>Los Angeles has a rich culinary history, due to the waves of immigrants who settled in Southern California and brought their food traditions with them. The restaurants they opened can tell us a lot about how people use food to shape their own identities of community, culture and class. A new book and exhibit of old LA restaurant menus reveals how the city has evolved, through food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[soundcloud url=\"https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219661319\" params=\"color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" iframe=\"true\" /]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Library Foundation of Los Angeles is presenting the exhibit, called “\u003ca href=\"http://toliveanddinela.com/\">To Live and Dine in L.A.: Menus and the Making of the Modern City\u003c/a>,” in the Getty Gallery at the Los Angeles Central Library until Nov. 13. There’s also a new coffee table book of the same name. It’s written by \u003ca href=\"http://annenberg.usc.edu/faculty/communication-journalism/josh-kun\">Josh Kun\u003c/a>, an associate professor at the University of Southern California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“So much of what we try to do in the book is use restaurants as a way to think about the kind of layered histories of Los Angeles,\" Kun says, \"what’s been built over constantly, whose stories have been erased to build new stories on top of those, how every single space that we enter bears the traces of all the spaces that came before it.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10643254\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-10643254\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"Menu cover from the Golden Pagoda restaurant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"3015\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED-400x628.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED-800x1256.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED-1440x2261.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED-1180x1853.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED-960x1508.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Menu cover from the Golden Pagoda restaurant. \u003ccite>(The Library Foundation of Los Angeles)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10643259\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-10643259 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1512\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED-400x315.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED-800x630.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED-1440x1134.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED-1180x929.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED-960x756.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Autographs fill the Golden Pagoda menu. \u003ccite>(The Library Foundation of Los Angeles)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Evan Kleiman, a chef and the host of KCRW’s weekly radio show \u003ca href=\"http://www.kcrw.com/news-culture/shows/good-food\">Good Food\u003c/a>, remembers one such restaurant from her childhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was called \u003ca href=\"http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matchbook-Cover-Casa-De-Ibarra-Los-Angeles-CA-Mexican-Food/400970592084?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3D0c126acd1eb4490aa684a12653694f2a%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D121690843142\">Casa de Ibarra\u003c/a>,\" she recalls. \"And it was the place where I learned how to tuck my leftover food into a flour tortilla and roll it up. One of the waiters there taught me.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now it’s a hipster taqueria called \u003ca href=\"http://www.diablotaco.com/\">Diablo Urban Taco Fabricator\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And before that, when I was a teenager, it was a place called Temple of the Rainbow, where I learned how to make carrot smoothies and bake bread that weighed 20 pounds per loaf,” Kleiman says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Photos from the library’s archives of old LA restaurants line the walls of the exhibit. The photos include fancy French restaurants and taco trucks, and such establishments as Forbidden Palace Chinese Food, Daddy Grants Old Time Pit Barbecue, and Don the Beachcomber’s tiki bar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menus are a feast for the eyes. There are about 50 of them housed in glass display cases, and about 200 in the book. They have old-timey letterpress fonts, vintage illustrations, and list offerings like avocado filled with fresh seafood and Thousand Island dressing. They were pulled from the LA Public Library’s collection of 12,000 menus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Menus tell a story of a city,\" says John Szabo, the city librarian of the Los Angeles Public Library. \"And to know LA, you need to know food in LA, and you need to know about dining in LA, and that’s one of the things that our menu collection does.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the outset, Kun reached out to chefs to collaborate on the project, including \u003ca href=\"http://kogibbq.com/\">Kogi\u003c/a> founder Roy Choi. The exhibit includes video screens playing interviews with some of those chefs, including Bricia Lopez of Guelaguetza, and Cynthia Hawkins, owner of Hawkins House of Burgers in Watts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s not that many places you can eat really good quality food in Watts. I’m just being honest with you,” Hawkins \u003ca href=\"https://vimeo.com/130594078\">says in the video\u003c/a>. “Maybe a good restaurant would come here, but it’s really sad to say that there’s not that many places in Watts that people can eat really good, quality food, and that’s so sad.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s one of the themes of the project: food inequality. Los Angeles County has more people who lack access to healthy food than \u003ca href=\"http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/ha/reports/LAHealthBrief2011/FoodInsecurity/Food_Insecurity_2015Fs.pdf\">any other county\u003c/a> in the U.S. And as rising rent prices push immigrant families out of some neighborhoods, Kun says new restaurants mark those changes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If a restaurant can open up in a working class neighborhood with $25 appetizers and survive, what does that mean?\" Kun asks. \"It sends a message that, like, hey, it’s OK, come on in, water’s warm, and opens the floodgates in a lot of ways.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take Grand Central Market in downtown LA. It’s a food court where \u003ca href=\"http://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/at-grand-central-market-a-new-wave-of-vendors-is-changing-up-an-la-mainstay-5016013\">a lot of upscale places\u003c/a> are opening up, including a juice bar, an oyster bar and a fancy cheese shop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You know, I don’t really like to call it gentrified because I don’t think that’s what it is. It’s not coming to a neighborhood that didn’t have this kind of history,” says Micah Wexler, owner of Wexler’s Deli. “Downtown was at one time a very vibrant, celebrated place, and we’re trying to bring it back to that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10643427\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16359_BrownDerby_LuncheonMenu-LDLApg068-qut_RESIZED1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-10643427\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16359_BrownDerby_LuncheonMenu-LDLApg068-qut_RESIZED1.jpg\" alt=\"Menu cover from the Brown Derby restaurant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2504\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16359_BrownDerby_LuncheonMenu-LDLApg068-qut_RESIZED1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16359_BrownDerby_LuncheonMenu-LDLApg068-qut_RESIZED1-400x522.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16359_BrownDerby_LuncheonMenu-LDLApg068-qut_RESIZED1-800x1043.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16359_BrownDerby_LuncheonMenu-LDLApg068-qut_RESIZED1-1440x1878.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16359_BrownDerby_LuncheonMenu-LDLApg068-qut_RESIZED1-1180x1539.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16359_BrownDerby_LuncheonMenu-LDLApg068-qut_RESIZED1-960x1252.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Menu cover from the Brown Derby restaurant. \u003ccite>(The Library Foundation of Los Angeles)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10643429\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16360_BrownDerby_17Sep1953-LDLApg021-qut_RESIZED.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-10643429\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16360_BrownDerby_17Sep1953-LDLApg021-qut_RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"A Brown Derby menu from September 1953.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16360_BrownDerby_17Sep1953-LDLApg021-qut_RESIZED.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16360_BrownDerby_17Sep1953-LDLApg021-qut_RESIZED-400x256.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16360_BrownDerby_17Sep1953-LDLApg021-qut_RESIZED-800x513.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16360_BrownDerby_17Sep1953-LDLApg021-qut_RESIZED-1440x923.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16360_BrownDerby_17Sep1953-LDLApg021-qut_RESIZED-1180x756.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16360_BrownDerby_17Sep1953-LDLApg021-qut_RESIZED-960x615.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Brown Derby menu from September 1953. \u003ccite>(The Library Foundation of Los Angeles)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the book, Kun invited chefs to “remix” old menus and give them a modern spin. Wexler chose the menu for a 1931 banquet to honor Albert Einstein at the Ambassador Hotel, featuring an item called “Chicken Saute Ambassador.” Wexler had to research how such a dish would have been prepared. Turns out, it was served in a white wine cream sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the exhibit there’s also a pile of blank menus on which visitors can describe their version of Los Angeles in a meal. Kun says he knew that given the scope of this project, it would be impossible to represent every story in the history of food in LA. These crowd-sourced menus are his effort to let people of all backgrounds leave their own mark on this story. And it shows that the food of LA continues to evolve, just like the city itself.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Los Angeles has a rich culinary history, due to the waves of immigrants who settled in Southern California and brought their food traditions with them. The restaurants they opened can tell us a lot about how people use food to shape their own identities of community, culture and class. A new book and exhibit of old LA restaurant menus reveals how the city has evolved, through food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cdiv class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__shortcodes__shortcodeWrapper'>\n \u003ciframe width='100%' height='166'\n scrolling='no' frameborder='no'\n src='https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219661319&visual=true&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false'\n title='https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219661319'>\n \u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/div>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Library Foundation of Los Angeles is presenting the exhibit, called “\u003ca href=\"http://toliveanddinela.com/\">To Live and Dine in L.A.: Menus and the Making of the Modern City\u003c/a>,” in the Getty Gallery at the Los Angeles Central Library until Nov. 13. There’s also a new coffee table book of the same name. It’s written by \u003ca href=\"http://annenberg.usc.edu/faculty/communication-journalism/josh-kun\">Josh Kun\u003c/a>, an associate professor at the University of Southern California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“So much of what we try to do in the book is use restaurants as a way to think about the kind of layered histories of Los Angeles,\" Kun says, \"what’s been built over constantly, whose stories have been erased to build new stories on top of those, how every single space that we enter bears the traces of all the spaces that came before it.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10643254\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-10643254\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"Menu cover from the Golden Pagoda restaurant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"3015\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED-400x628.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED-800x1256.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED-1440x2261.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED-1180x1853.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16358_GoldenPagoda_MenuFront-LDLApg159-qut-1_RESIZED-960x1508.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Menu cover from the Golden Pagoda restaurant. \u003ccite>(The Library Foundation of Los Angeles)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10643259\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-10643259 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1512\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED-400x315.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED-800x630.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED-1440x1134.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED-1180x929.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS16356_GoldenPagoda_MenuInteriorAutographs-LDLA-qut_RESIZED-960x756.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Autographs fill the Golden Pagoda menu. \u003ccite>(The Library Foundation of Los Angeles)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Evan Kleiman, a chef and the host of KCRW’s weekly radio show \u003ca href=\"http://www.kcrw.com/news-culture/shows/good-food\">Good Food\u003c/a>, remembers one such restaurant from her childhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was called \u003ca href=\"http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matchbook-Cover-Casa-De-Ibarra-Los-Angeles-CA-Mexican-Food/400970592084?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3D0c126acd1eb4490aa684a12653694f2a%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D121690843142\">Casa de Ibarra\u003c/a>,\" she recalls. \"And it was the place where I learned how to tuck my leftover food into a flour tortilla and roll it up. One of the waiters there taught me.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now it’s a hipster taqueria called \u003ca href=\"http://www.diablotaco.com/\">Diablo Urban Taco Fabricator\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And before that, when I was a teenager, it was a place called Temple of the Rainbow, where I learned how to make carrot smoothies and bake bread that weighed 20 pounds per loaf,” Kleiman says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Photos from the library’s archives of old LA restaurants line the walls of the exhibit. The photos include fancy French restaurants and taco trucks, and such establishments as Forbidden Palace Chinese Food, Daddy Grants Old Time Pit Barbecue, and Don the Beachcomber’s tiki bar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menus are a feast for the eyes. There are about 50 of them housed in glass display cases, and about 200 in the book. They have old-timey letterpress fonts, vintage illustrations, and list offerings like avocado filled with fresh seafood and Thousand Island dressing. They were pulled from the LA Public Library’s collection of 12,000 menus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Menus tell a story of a city,\" says John Szabo, the city librarian of the Los Angeles Public Library. \"And to know LA, you need to know food in LA, and you need to know about dining in LA, and that’s one of the things that our menu collection does.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the outset, Kun reached out to chefs to collaborate on the project, including \u003ca href=\"http://kogibbq.com/\">Kogi\u003c/a> founder Roy Choi. The exhibit includes video screens playing interviews with some of those chefs, including Bricia Lopez of Guelaguetza, and Cynthia Hawkins, owner of Hawkins House of Burgers in Watts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s not that many places you can eat really good quality food in Watts. I’m just being honest with you,” Hawkins \u003ca href=\"https://vimeo.com/130594078\">says in the video\u003c/a>. “Maybe a good restaurant would come here, but it’s really sad to say that there’s not that many places in Watts that people can eat really good, quality food, and that’s so sad.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s one of the themes of the project: food inequality. 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"content": "\u003cp>In case you were in deep denial about \u003cem>Downton Abbey\u003c/em> coming to an end after its upcoming sixth and final season, the press photo above should bring it home for you. The sun is literally setting on Downton! And this isn't the only sneak peek into what's in store. Carnival Film & Television Ltd also released a handful of other new photos. Let's overanalyze them!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But before we move on from the cast photo, can we pour one out for the people not pictured? Branson and baby Sybbie are in America. So is Rose and her new Jewish husband, presumably. And, as always, R.I.P. 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The Dowager \u003cem>is\u003c/em> this show. Everyone else is just decoration. She's obviously practicing her angles here or thinking about that flirty Russian or maybe this is the Mirror of Erised from \u003cem>Harry Potter\u003c/em> (you know, the one that shows one's truest desires). 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Mary also is secretly plotting to do the same thing. Meanwhile, Cora smiles, thinking about getting a divorce and going to find that artsy London dude.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17625\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-hughes.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17625\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-hughes.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-hughes.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-hughes.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-hughes.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ladies Night 1927! This friendship is a precursor to \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoQwdzKm7hk\" target=\"_blank\">Lil Kim's opus \"Ladies Night.\"\u003c/a> Women supporting each other and talking about their dreams instead of men.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-robert.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17626\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-robert.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-robert.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-robert.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-robert.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lord Grantham's storyline this year will be what it always is: Waaaahhh, having a trust fund is hard, I feel oppressed and grumpy! Next!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17627\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-isobel.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17627\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-isobel.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-isobel.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-isobel.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-isobel.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Look at this I-don't-need-a-man-or-his-bratty-sons-to-be-happy empowerment! Every time Beyonce sings \"All the women who independent, throw your hands up at me,\" she's thinking of Isobel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17628\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-annabates.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17628\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-annabates.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-annabates.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-annabates.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-annabates.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lock this saccharine duo up please. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>In case you were in deep denial about \u003cem>Downton Abbey\u003c/em> coming to an end after its upcoming sixth and final season, the press photo above should bring it home for you. The sun is literally setting on Downton! And this isn't the only sneak peek into what's in store. Carnival Film & Television Ltd also released a handful of other new photos. Let's overanalyze them!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But before we move on from the cast photo, can we pour one out for the people not pictured? Branson and baby Sybbie are in America. So is Rose and her new Jewish husband, presumably. And, as always, R.I.P. Sybil and Isis, the dog (*cue Elton John's \"Candle in the Wind\"*).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-violet.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17623\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-violet.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-violet.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-violet.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-violet.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the greatest of them all? \u003cem>You, duh\u003c/em>, the mirror likely replies. The Dowager \u003cem>is\u003c/em> this show. Everyone else is just decoration. She's obviously practicing her angles here or thinking about that flirty Russian or maybe this is the Mirror of Erised from \u003cem>Harry Potter\u003c/em> (you know, the one that shows one's truest desires). She sees herself because what more could she want than to continue being her bad ass self?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17624\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-edith.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17624\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-edith.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-edith.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-edith.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-edith.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Edith smiles through the pain for another year, while secretly plotting to torch the Abbey with everyone in it. Mary also is secretly plotting to do the same thing. Meanwhile, Cora smiles, thinking about getting a divorce and going to find that artsy London dude.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17625\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-hughes.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17625\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-hughes.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-hughes.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-hughes.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-hughes.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ladies Night 1927! This friendship is a precursor to \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoQwdzKm7hk\" target=\"_blank\">Lil Kim's opus \"Ladies Night.\"\u003c/a> Women supporting each other and talking about their dreams instead of men.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-robert.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17626\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-robert.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-robert.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-robert.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-robert.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lord Grantham's storyline this year will be what it always is: Waaaahhh, having a trust fund is hard, I feel oppressed and grumpy! Next!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17627\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-isobel.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17627\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-isobel.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-isobel.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-isobel.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-isobel.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Look at this I-don't-need-a-man-or-his-bratty-sons-to-be-happy empowerment! Every time Beyonce sings \"All the women who independent, throw your hands up at me,\" she's thinking of Isobel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17628\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-annabates.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17628\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-annabates.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-annabates.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-annabates.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-annabates.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lock this saccharine duo up please. Or have them move away to a cute cottage. I don't care, just get them away from me. Sorry, Anna, you are who you hang out with.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_17629\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-carter.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17629\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-carter.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-carter.w1847.h1231.2x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-carter.w1847.h1231.2x-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/13-downton-carter.w1847.h1231.2x.jpg 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carnival Film & Television Ltd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now here's a couple I can get behind! They're finally dating! What can we expect? Cute scented love notes, excessive hand holding and long ambles through the countryside, to be sure. But maybe also a hot tub scene? Just putting it out into the universe. 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"title": "Will You Still Be My Friend if I Use a Selfie Stick?",
"headTitle": "Will You Still Be My Friend if I Use a Selfie Stick? | KQED",
"content": "\u003cp>A day after \u003cem>The New York Times\u003c/em> published \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/sunday-review/what-selfie-sticks-really-tell-us-about-ourselves.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an article\u003c/a> putting selfie stick users to shame, I found myself eyeing one behind the counter of my local drugstore (next to the cigarettes), wondering whether people would think I was a narcissist, a tourist, or both, if I bought one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My father, who recently discovered selfies, skirted around the checkout line to ask for a closer look. “This isn’t for me, it’s for my daughter — she’s over there,” he made a point of telling the cashier. So much for trying to pretend it was my dad who wanted the contraption. Instead I just blushed as the cashier said, “Enjoy that selfie stick,” with a vague air of pity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To commemorate the occasion (and perhaps to embarrass my father for good measure) I made us pose in front of the store using my new Inspector Gadget arm. After fiddling with the settings for what felt like hours in the parking lot, I would say we look sufficiently goofy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10892357\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 526px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/08/IMG_4708.jpg\" alt=\"A selfie stick in use in Santa Barbara, CA. 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Because I recently discovered that my close friend is a selfie stick owner — a fact she reluctantly revealed to me. Which made me wonder how many other people in my life are hiding selfie sticks like dirty little secrets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Probably a few more after Kate Murphy wrote in the aforementioned \u003cem>New York Times\u003c/em> article, “Much of the research on selfies reveals that (surprise!) people who take a lot of them tend to have narcissistic, psychopathic and Machiavellian personality traits — which may explain why they are oblivious when they bonk you on the head.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The notion that selfies can foster not only psychological but also bodily harm increases as more locations ban selfie sticks, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.businessinsider.com/six-flags-bans-selfie-sticks-2015-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Six Flags\u003c/a>, Disney theme parks and \u003ca href=\"http://www.examiner.com/article/museums-ban-selfie-sticks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Vatican\u003c/a>. Non-users and institutions see obliviousness quickly turning to aggression as these telescoping sticks become potential battering batons.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More than anything, a selfie stick is just a gangly low-tech marker of a pervasive high-tech problem. We all try in our own way to present the best version of ourselves online, whether that means taking no selfies or all the selfies. It’s all absurdity, as this College Humor video shows, with or without a stick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj-CarSGo-4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But as \u003ca href=\"http://www.canibringmyselfiestick.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canibringmyselfiestick.com\u003c/a> will tell you, there are still plenty of places where the bold can extend their telescoping devices. Four months into hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, 23-year-old Emily Bays says many hikers bring converters to turn their trekking poles into selfie sticks. At least in the wilderness there are fewer people to judge you, or maybe just fewer people to take your picture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the major selling points of the selfie stick is that it allows the user to fit more people in their photograph. I would like to believe this proves that users would prefer to take their pictures with other people. So if you own a selfie stick, I’m here to tell you that we can still be friends and we should totally take a picture together — I’m looking at you \u003ca href=\"http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewgauthier/the-president-uses-a-selfie-stick#.eeJpQMy2R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Obama\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10888141\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1100px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10888141 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/08/ObamaSelfie.jpg\" alt=\"Screen capture from a Buzzfeed video made in partnership with President Obama to spread the word about an Affordable Healthcare Act deadline, 2015. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The notion that selfies can foster not only psychological but also bodily harm increases as more locations ban selfie sticks, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.businessinsider.com/six-flags-bans-selfie-sticks-2015-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Six Flags\u003c/a>, Disney theme parks and \u003ca href=\"http://www.examiner.com/article/museums-ban-selfie-sticks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Vatican\u003c/a>. Non-users and institutions see obliviousness quickly turning to aggression as these telescoping sticks become potential battering batons.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More than anything, a selfie stick is just a gangly low-tech marker of a pervasive high-tech problem. We all try in our own way to present the best version of ourselves online, whether that means taking no selfies or all the selfies. It’s all absurdity, as this College Humor video shows, with or without a stick.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Nj-CarSGo-4'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Nj-CarSGo-4'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>But as \u003ca href=\"http://www.canibringmyselfiestick.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canibringmyselfiestick.com\u003c/a> will tell you, there are still plenty of places where the bold can extend their telescoping devices. Four months into hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, 23-year-old Emily Bays says many hikers bring converters to turn their trekking poles into selfie sticks. At least in the wilderness there are fewer people to judge you, or maybe just fewer people to take your picture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the major selling points of the selfie stick is that it allows the user to fit more people in their photograph. I would like to believe this proves that users would prefer to take their pictures with other people. So if you own a selfie stick, I’m here to tell you that we can still be friends and we should totally take a picture together — I’m looking at you \u003ca href=\"http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewgauthier/the-president-uses-a-selfie-stick#.eeJpQMy2R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Obama\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10888141\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1100px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10888141 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/08/ObamaSelfie.jpg\" alt=\"Screen capture from a Buzzfeed video made in partnership with President Obama to spread the word about an Affordable Healthcare Act deadline, 2015. (Photo: Buzzfeed)\" width=\"1100\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/08/ObamaSelfie.jpg 1100w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/08/ObamaSelfie-400x198.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/08/ObamaSelfie-800x396.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/08/ObamaSelfie-960x475.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screen capture from a Buzzfeed video made in partnership with President Obama to spread the word about an Affordable Healthcare Act deadline, 2015. (Photo: Buzzfeed)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Last week, Mariah received her long-overdue Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Why does she deserve it? Oh, maybe because she wrote every song she's released (minus the covers), has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, holds the title for most weeks at #1 (16) and has had 18 #1 singles (only the Beatles have more at 20). I could go on, but this post is already going to be super long so I won't.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What better way to show appreciation for 25 years worth of artistic output than to watch every music video Mariah has produced (minus remixes and feature spots on other people's songs because I have to eventually get back to my life)?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It took me two weeks, but I made it. Some takeaways: Mariah loves small animals, Christmas, singing in the rain, journaling, picking up children, getting revenge, playing evil brunettes, gesturing with her fingers, waving at the camera, and crying single tears for dramatic purposes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The following is a ranking from worst to best, based on a not-so-scientific formula that factors in storyline, aesthetic and whether the video inspires me to throw up praise hands or not. This is not a judgment on the songs themselves so save your tweets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Note:\u003c/strong> Some computers just couldn't handle all this Mariah so look for page numbers at the bottom of the post to navigate through Mariah's career.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So without further ado:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Endless Love\" feat. Luther Vandross (1994)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouNJFKbNP50\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You know it's bad when you start longing for Michael Bolton.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Luther Vandross' I'm-either-going-to-murder-or-have-sex-with-you eyes:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/yxZ5Ee\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Angels Cry\" (2010)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyGNfbKkMVE\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Basically the same thing as the Luther Vandross video, but with a drenched Mariah and a newborn puppy!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Is it even a question?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KRX68E\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Forever\" (1995)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnc35lZR0O4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Concert videos are so lazy. Next.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This champagne walk and talk is what Ariana Grande's entire career is based on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/yA6L7G\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"H.A.T.E.U.\" (2009)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd8wMObmm38\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah seethes on a beach. That's kind of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>She's not afraid to go there:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vQpGkM\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"405\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I Want to Know What Love Is\" (2009)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCadlN8fexk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah performs in a CGI baseball field, while super creepy extras look on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This child of the corn:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y0laD5\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Hero\" and \"Without You\" (1993-4)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IA3ZvCkRkQ\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hat1Hc9SNwE\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What did I just say about concert videos? These songs deserve so much more than this. Did her record label run out of money in 1993 or something? It's cute to see some of the awestruck people in the audience, but zzzzz.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This fan's defeated reach for Mariah, perfectly timed to \"No one reaches out a hand for you to hold:\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/yxZ5Ye\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Can't Let Go\" (1991)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU1knfz15xI\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This music video begins with hands opening to reveal a white rose. And that's the most exciting thing that happens (other than the video ending). Next time you're suffering from insomnia, use this as a sleep aid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Woomp, there it is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y71WYO\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Almost Home\" (2013)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwrWFOluAo8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is essentially the same video as \"Can't Let Go,\" 22 years later. Only, this time, there's footage from a James Franco movie no one saw.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Her hand choreography is unparalleled:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vJ0V1g\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>No, really:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KrXbPw\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Thank God I Found You\" (1999)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KVxjQUCyn0\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you must praise the lord in a song, at least do it with the Backstreet Boys.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> From now on, I'm only talking on the phone while reclining on the hood of a car:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y54ZNL\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Love Takes Time\" (1990)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkDpwF6-QiA\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I don't want to be here,\" Mariah sings listlessly on a beach. And we don't want to be here watching this uninspired video. You know it's bad when the highlights are a phone that's swinging off the hook and a silver locket being washed away by a bored wave.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Pay phone drama! No word on whether it was outside of a Best Buy or not:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/m67JN2\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!--nextpage-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Triumphant (Get 'Em)\" (2012)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM156Pkfg70\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah lets Rick Ross and Meek Mill take over her own video, relegating her to a role as the girl who holds up signs at a boxing match. Reclaim your agency, Mariah!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>I don't think Mariah knows where she is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KkgMX2\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"O Holy Night\" (2001)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEJmP8T07JU\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This music video is a shout out to all the times you were bored in church as a child.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> I wonder if dogs love or hate Mariah's whistle:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KkpJAz\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I Don't Wanna Cry\" (1991)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfG1qwl-Zho\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whoever directed this video puts a sepia filter on all his/her Instagrams. A majority of this video involves a distraught Mariah looking broken as she sits next to empty picture frames and random candles, hats and lamps. She really doesn't want to cry...but she does. And her performance forecasts the acting prowess we later see from her in \u003cem>Precious\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> The two tears that made it out of Mariah's tear ducts, despite all the effort to keep them imprisoned. #FreeMariahsTears!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/Kkp0pq\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Bye Bye\" (2008)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqfLVDIZcP8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Half memorial, half look-y'all-I'm-dating-Nick-Cannon!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Only Mariah could put a random bikini photoshoot in a music video about the dearly departed and get away with it:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/m8qW9x\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Can't Take That Away\" (2001)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Modv_jYXUOA\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah watches fan videos about overcoming adversity and then freaks out in the rain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> From 100 to 0 in 1 second. Such range!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/v9OdNN\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"397\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Love Story\" (2009)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1FlK51AX8g\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This takes self-indulgent to a new level. Directed by and starring Mariah's ex Nick Cannon, this video begins with \"This is the love story of Nick and Mariah\" and ends with \"Happy anniversary, Nick and Mariah.\" You can imagine everything in between...except for the cute Hello Kitty band-aid Mariah has on. Bet you didn't see that coming.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>The way Mariah hams it up, no matter the circumstance:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/yEGzg8\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Anytime You Need A Friend\" (1994)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li6vpAMmfw0\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This music video settles the did-her-label-run-out-of-money-in-1993 question. They sure did. Mariah sings on a rooftop and next to a stairwell. The end. Step it up, people!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> I think Mariah might have founded \"Yaaasss!\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/m8RP4w\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Right to Dream\" (2008)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7mhZ9mM3pM\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah finally sticks to her New Years' resolution to journal more. Also, evades her abusive husband and the law. Nbd.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>This police-evading \u003cem>Thelma and Louise\u003c/em> maneuver:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vVYn7M\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"203.4536891679749\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Oh, Santa!\" (2010)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5zaQ_vIAHE\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I love Christmas music. I don't love this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Did you know that Mariah's high notes don't work if she doesn't use her fingers?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vObV90\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"One Sweet Day\" (1995)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXxRyNvTPr8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This song is so legendary. It spent 16 weeks (!!!) atop the Billboard Hot 100 and is the longest running number one song on the chart to this day. It's too bad that the most exciting thing that happens in the video is a freight elevator ride.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Alerting PETA:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/v1EgJQ\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Bringin' on the Heartbreak\" (2003)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZsZGUBTGpE\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah dresses up like Stevie Nicks and hangs out in a phone booth before getting in a helicopter and performing with Carmen Electra's ex.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Mariah drives her own limo...in pretty serious wedges to boot:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y3JYe4\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!--nextpage-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"When Christmas Comes\" (2011)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUriY3wmLuY\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>John Legend comes over. Mariah enjoys herself and sometimes has curly hair.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>The dude who showed up in a Snoopy costume:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y0lnGo\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem, Fireworks Version)\" (2010)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aop6YF1Xqqg\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is so low budget, it's kind of glorious. All Mariah does is play with her hair and wave cutely in front of underwhelming green screen fireworks. But somehow she pulls it off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> How can you not love her?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/v1pW4G\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Vision of Love\" (1990)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tov22NtCMC4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah sings to an ominous tree swing from an empty room reminiscent of Celine Dion's \"It's All Coming Back to Me\" music video (minus the dramatic curtains and dead motorcycling boyfriend, plus the Windows cloud screensaver).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This random fluffy cat:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/mLpgxZ\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/Kd0G9Y\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"My All\" (1998)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIhI23gBBPQ\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah falls in love with a shirtless lighthouse keeper and sings about him, while relaxing in a large seashell. No, really.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> When Mariah tries to prove that there was enough room on that door for both Rose \u003cem>and\u003c/em> Jack:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/yXODAM\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Get Your Number\" (2005)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvoWWtynalI\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You remember Roger from \u003cem>Sister Sister\u003c/em>? He was always bugging Tia and Tamera, coming over uninvited? Jermaine Dupri is the Roger of Mariah videos. Always around when you need him not to be. Go away, Roger/Jermaine!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>This lady got her number bedazzled on her nails. And Mariah's high notes just get wackier and wackier as the years go by:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/yAr2kg\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time\" (2008)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j16uymohGQ\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah hangs out in her bikini A LOT.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> And she swims with a dolphin!!!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/Kz4JPl\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica)\" (2001)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFRlsah7eEk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah and the most annoying rapper around head to the swamps of New Orleans for a rager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Mariah's ego got so big it splintered off into triplet form:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/yNxYzR\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"You're Mine (Eternal)\" (2014)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toOlPqXW75A\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah is a topless sea nymph. Said lack of top prevents her from doing her favorite finger gestures while singing high notes. This makes sea nymph Mariah sad.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>But then she figures it out!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/Kz4kN4\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Crybaby\" (2001)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsT6wydmvR4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah's sleeping pills aren't working so she takes a bubble bath, gets drunk, eats junk food and then collapses on the couch. Just another Tuesday at Mariah's house!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Mmm, Fruity Pebbles:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vWRzEw\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Sweetheart\" (1998)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vefhY2RfM_0\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jermaine Dupri continues to bug.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This \u003ca href=\"http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=NHFT\" target=\"_blank\">nhft\u003c/a> kitty:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vqVzGE\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"#Beautiful\" (2013)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe1wtkkt9-E\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This song is fire. This video is, um, not. Mariah writhes on a motorcycle and dances in a barn for Miguel. He even instructs her to spin in circles. He should be dancing for her, like the boys in Mariah's greatest early videos (foreshadowing/spoilers!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Mariah goes to lick Miguel's ear, but then thinks better of it:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y5EYEZ\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!--nextpage-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Don't Forget About Us\" (2005)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tZkzL4j3BU\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah tries to reenact that pool scene from \u003cem>Showgirls\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> The last place you'd expect to find Mariah Carey is on a soccer field...inside a goal, yet there she is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vnxYZe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I Stay In Love\" (2008)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C5JFDEGj8A\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah is a hot showgirl whose boyfriend cheats on her. So she goes on a road trip, blows up her (or maybe his?) car, hitchhikes and I guess everything ends up working out?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> No better Mariah than a fed-up Mariah:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/v9zGRk\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Miss You Most (at Christmas Time)\" (1994)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAOIC737e_k\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of this video feels like the part of \u003cem>Home Alone\u003c/em> when Kevin is sad that he has no one but a tarantula and starts missing his mom and get scared of the elderly and turns to shoplifting toothbrushes. Mariah is also missing someone. The snow makes her think of that person. But then suddenly the tone shifts and it's spring and everything is awesome! Mariah is on a swing and riding horses through water and stuff. But then it's back to moping because time exists and winter comes back. Move somewhere warmer, Mariah! You should also ask your doctor about Seasonal Affective Disorder or at least buy \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=sad+lamp&tag=googhydr-20&index=hpc&hvadid=5328705687&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17227960212756959057&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_968ack67cr_b\" target=\"_blank\">a bright light therapy lamp\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Happiness is most easily communicated through horseback riding:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vWRkjX\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Infinity\" (2015)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO1CQhwCiG0\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah uses a dating app and acts weird in her closet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This selfie:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y4NBAn\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"The Roof\" (1998)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi5oxzttjgo\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another reason the drought sucks: rain leads to really hot hookups.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Get it, Mariah!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KkpWdo\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Through the Rain\" (2002)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRNdmkH8zrI\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Okay, we get it, Mariah. You love singing in the rain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This Michael Jackson \"Black or White\"-esque face morph almost made me cry. Maybe I've been watching too many Mariah videos?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KdMApe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Say Somethin'\" (2006)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yxHnAXZqhA\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah hangs out with a baby dalmation, Pharrell, Snoop and Vogue's Andre Leon Talley in Paris.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> In a matter of moments, Mariah reveals a bathing suit (you know, 'cause she's shopping), poses in front of luggage and uses her ancient slide phone:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/v1pRMP\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Butterfly\" (1997)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stcdNj0SANw\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's no way around it: this video is about bestiality. Okay, maybe it's a metaphor for how pent up she felt during her marriage to Tommy Mottola or whatever, but there are a lot of questionable Mariah / pony interactions here. Also some weirdo is peeping on Mariah through a hole in the wall. The landlord should really fix that. Definitely Mariah's weirdest music video...and that's saying something.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>This \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSt6OezOAwg\" target=\"_blank\">Mary Katherine Gallagher moment\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y4zoRw\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"When You Believe\" (1998)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKaXY4IdZ40\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The two greatest vocalists of the '90s in one video. I'm so glad this happened. R.I.P. Whit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Unh (turn on the audio for this to make sense):\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y4zozE\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Someday\" (1990)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RWfSUWVP2I\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah gets revenge on boys who once overlooked her in middle school by growing up to be really hot. She sings in front of abandoned trombones and trumpets in a deserted band room. Where have all the children gone? Perhaps wherever Paula Cole's cowboys went? We soon learn that the kids are in another part of the school doing super '90s choreo. Mariah contributes an awkward running man move.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> The little girl dressed up like Blossom. I see you, girl:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KegDgn\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I'll Be There\" and \"If It's Over\" (1992)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIt3dx4an9c\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q3Rg0xKmpM\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both of these aren't traditional music videos (the clips are from Mariah's \u003cem>MTV Unplugged\u003c/em>), but they still have me feeling some type of way. The vocals are so on point that, without meaning to, I raised my arms in the air as if I had just won a race.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Trey Lorenz's high notes at the end of \"I'll Be There.\" What kind of miracle?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vqV5pM\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!--nextpage-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Make It Happen\" (1992)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q6xx0JfMBI\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You know that scene in \u003cem>Sister Act\u003c/em> when Whoopi gets the party going and those cool girls decide to go to church and then the pope shows up and everyone is grooving and thinking about the apostles? Well, this music video is basically that. Things start off with inspectors coming into the church with flashlights. They want to shut it down! But not so fast! Mariah invites all the races and babies of the world for a Save Our Church concert and wins the day, using her angel voice and her love of god. Amen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This evil man who's plotting something:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/yA69qP\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Breakdown\" (1998)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7V9dn1rC8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are in this video. That's really all it takes to make a killer video, but there's more: Mariah shows off her butterfly tattoo a bunch, jumps on a bed covered in poker chips (twice) and does some cabaret.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This sass:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vV1D2B\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Shake It Off\" (2005)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZVdDl_asYY\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah takes a rose petal bath, goes for a walk in her slip, takes a drive through Hollywood and Chris Tucker somehow gets in her car. Some other stuff happens too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> These little girls serving it:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/yAr2dx\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Loverboy\" (2001)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phql0ar-m_0\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah spends a day at the races. If you like cars, flags or the physics involved in barely-there bandana tops, this video is for you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> You'll spend most of this video wondering who she's pointing or waving at:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KzrQzl\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"We Belong Together\" (2005)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0habxsuXW4g\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah leaves some old dude at the altar for a younger dude in Chucks. Attagirl.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Gotta appreciate the idgaf-ness of trashing your dress as you flee your own wedding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vbeLAr\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"There's Got To Be A Way\" (1991)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgvfstfnIKA\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This song is not great, a \"We Are the World\"/\"I believe the children are our future\" wannabe. But the extras make up for it and then some.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlights:\u003c/em> Taj Mowry (Tia and Tamera's lil bro/Michelle Tanner's friend) being a cute baby:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/v1EqkZ\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And this random dude who stands right behind Mariah for much of the video, mouthing the words to her song and stealing the show in the process:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KYPk01\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Emotions\" (1991)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrJEFrth27Q\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah is LIVING in this video. She's playing with her hair in the back of a convertible and hanging out with a loris at a weird house party. Doesn't get much better than that, right?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This cute overload nom nom moment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KYPkx1\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"It's Like That\" (2005)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI2cwfluyNo\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah hosts a masquerade. Doesn't wear a mask.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>The best line in music history:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/mPlxwr\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Touch My Body\" (2008)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b8erWuBA44\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kenneth from \u003cem>30 Rock\u003c/em> fantasizes about racing toy cars and playing frisbee with Mariah, while fixing her computer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Kenneth's high note is actually pretty good:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/yxqWRb\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Obsessed\" (2009)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Yt0xJKDY8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eminem has said disgusting things about Mariah, Christina Aguilera, *insert any famous woman's name here* and gays for so long unchecked. Mariah gets even by dressing up like the desperate fanboy that he is and slinging sharp one-liners like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Got you all fired up, with your Napoleon complex,\u003cbr>\nSeein' right through you like you're bathin' in Windex.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>I kind of want to wallpaper my apartment with Mariah posters now:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KeG7po\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Always Be My Baby\" (1996)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfRNRymrv9k\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A natural anti-depressant. Mariah loves tire swings and it shows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This gravity-defying hair flip:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KYPJk1\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!--nextpage-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I Still Believe\" (1999)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAZG2duVte4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah visits the troops as Marilyn Monroe 2.0, stands on a fighter jet and randomly runs away from the camera a couple of times. And it's amazing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlights:\u003c/em> Mariah gives \u003ca href=\"http://media.giphy.com/media/w99LKRX7fpclO/giphy.gif\" target=\"_blank\">Phoebe Buffay\u003c/a> a run for her money in the weird runner category:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y4zYkL\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Up Out My Face\" (2010)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i7GEMQC2IY\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ever imagine what it would look like if Mariah and Nicki Minaj went shopping at Target as nurses/Barbies? Now you don't have to. Nicki kind of steals the show here, except for when Mariah unleashes this ridiculous lyric:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\"If we were two Lego blocks\u003cbr>\nEven the Harvard University graduating class of 2010\u003cbr>\nCouldn't put us back together again.\"\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Nicki's Highlight:\u003c/em> This subtle psycho moment:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KeG632\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Mariah's Highlight:\u003c/em> When she manages to cram the Lego lyric above in one breath:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KYz5DN\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Boy (I Need You)\" (2003)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9rk1e1T_po\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This video is bananas in the best way. City-destroying godzilla monsters. Tiny singing fairies. Robots that'll tie your shoelaces. It's all here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This talking pooch and the return of evil brunette Mariah:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y5EQPz\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"All I Want for Christmas Is You\" (1994)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQViqx6GMY\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mariah frolics in the snow in a red ski suit, holds a turtle dove and some bunnies, kicks it with Santa, pets dogs dressed as reindeer, poses in front of actual reindeer and almost get mauled by a little dog. All I want for Christmas is to live inside this music video.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlights:\u003c/em> Mariah throwing snow sideways in the air so it doesn't get in her hair:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vZLkb9\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This dog hates the pom pom on Mariah's Santa hat:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/m2YEGJ\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Dreamlover\" (1993)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqBtS6BIP1E\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the feeling of YAAAASSSS had a music video, this would be it. It has everything: sunflowers, hot dudes doing choreo in a field, Mariah in a hot air balloon, a miniature pony, a pool party, and on and on. If you can watch this without smiling, singing along or throwing up praise hands, get thee to a doctor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Yes! Let the men grind in a music video for a change!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y4zYjL\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Honey\" (1997)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3KOowB4k_k\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's so much storyline in this video that they needed a voiceover. All you really need to know though is that Mariah is a spy who sucks at speaking Spanish and rules at Jet-Ski-ing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Also rules at changing outfits underwater:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vMPDjO\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Heartbreaker\" (1999)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMCGvtlL4fw\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hell hath no fury like a Mariah scorned. And heaven hath no bliss like Mariah doing choreo in a crocheted halter top.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>This callback to when Dionne found a \"cheap K-Mart hair extension\" in the back of Murray's car. Neither Dionne nor Mariah wear polyester hair:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/m2Y18N\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Fantasy\" (1995)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq09UkPRdFY\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don't let the weird clown at the beginning of this video put you off. Everything that comes after is incredible. The first we see of Mariah, she's roller blading. That's basically enough for a top 5 finish right there. Then comes the roller coast ride (Beyonce's \"XO\" music video is looking pretty \u003ca href=\"http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/1/14/12/anigif_enhanced-buzz-26096-1326560486-1.gif\" target=\"_blank\">reductive\u003c/a> right about now). Mariah manages to look fly and sing along to her song, while dropping several stories. What a pro. Then comes standing up inside a Hummer 'cause why not? Like in the \"Dreamlover\" video, a group of men engages in choreography in Mariah's honor. Yes. This is how it should always be.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> I love this girl more than I loved watching all these Mariah videos (and that's a lot!):\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y4zYjW\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thanks for going on this journey with me and Mariah. We bid you adieu!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/giphy.gif\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17607\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/pop/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/08/giphy.gif\" alt=\"mariah bye\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Last week, Mariah received her long-overdue Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Why does she deserve it? Oh, maybe because she wrote every song she's released (minus the covers), has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, holds the title for most weeks at #1 (16) and has had 18 #1 singles (only the Beatles have more at 20). I could go on, but this post is already going to be super long so I won't.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What better way to show appreciation for 25 years worth of artistic output than to watch every music video Mariah has produced (minus remixes and feature spots on other people's songs because I have to eventually get back to my life)?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It took me two weeks, but I made it. Some takeaways: Mariah loves small animals, Christmas, singing in the rain, journaling, picking up children, getting revenge, playing evil brunettes, gesturing with her fingers, waving at the camera, and crying single tears for dramatic purposes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The following is a ranking from worst to best, based on a not-so-scientific formula that factors in storyline, aesthetic and whether the video inspires me to throw up praise hands or not. This is not a judgment on the songs themselves so save your tweets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Note:\u003c/strong> Some computers just couldn't handle all this Mariah so look for page numbers at the bottom of the post to navigate through Mariah's career.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So without further ado:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Endless Love\" feat. Luther Vandross (1994)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/ouNJFKbNP50'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/ouNJFKbNP50'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>You know it's bad when you start longing for Michael Bolton.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Luther Vandross' I'm-either-going-to-murder-or-have-sex-with-you eyes:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/yxZ5Ee\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Angels Cry\" (2010)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/DyGNfbKkMVE'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/DyGNfbKkMVE'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Basically the same thing as the Luther Vandross video, but with a drenched Mariah and a newborn puppy!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Is it even a question?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KRX68E\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Forever\" (1995)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Dnc35lZR0O4'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Dnc35lZR0O4'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Concert videos are so lazy. Next.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This champagne walk and talk is what Ariana Grande's entire career is based on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/yA6L7G\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"H.A.T.E.U.\" (2009)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/yd8wMObmm38'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/yd8wMObmm38'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah seethes on a beach. That's kind of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>She's not afraid to go there:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vQpGkM\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"405\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I Want to Know What Love Is\" (2009)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/gCadlN8fexk'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/gCadlN8fexk'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah performs in a CGI baseball field, while super creepy extras look on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This child of the corn:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y0laD5\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Hero\" and \"Without You\" (1993-4)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/0IA3ZvCkRkQ'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/0IA3ZvCkRkQ'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hat1Hc9SNwE\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What did I just say about concert videos? These songs deserve so much more than this. Did her record label run out of money in 1993 or something? It's cute to see some of the awestruck people in the audience, but zzzzz.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This fan's defeated reach for Mariah, perfectly timed to \"No one reaches out a hand for you to hold:\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/yxZ5Ye\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Can't Let Go\" (1991)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/yU1knfz15xI'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/yU1knfz15xI'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>This music video begins with hands opening to reveal a white rose. And that's the most exciting thing that happens (other than the video ending). Next time you're suffering from insomnia, use this as a sleep aid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Woomp, there it is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y71WYO\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Almost Home\" (2013)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/TwrWFOluAo8'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/TwrWFOluAo8'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>This is essentially the same video as \"Can't Let Go,\" 22 years later. Only, this time, there's footage from a James Franco movie no one saw.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Her hand choreography is unparalleled:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vJ0V1g\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>No, really:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KrXbPw\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Thank God I Found You\" (1999)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/7KVxjQUCyn0'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/7KVxjQUCyn0'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>If you must praise the lord in a song, at least do it with the Backstreet Boys.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> From now on, I'm only talking on the phone while reclining on the hood of a car:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y54ZNL\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Love Takes Time\" (1990)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/FkDpwF6-QiA'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/FkDpwF6-QiA'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>\"I don't want to be here,\" Mariah sings listlessly on a beach. And we don't want to be here watching this uninspired video. You know it's bad when the highlights are a phone that's swinging off the hook and a silver locket being washed away by a bored wave.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Pay phone drama! No word on whether it was outside of a Best Buy or not:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/m67JN2\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!--nextpage-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Triumphant (Get 'Em)\" (2012)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/UM156Pkfg70'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/UM156Pkfg70'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah lets Rick Ross and Meek Mill take over her own video, relegating her to a role as the girl who holds up signs at a boxing match. Reclaim your agency, Mariah!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>I don't think Mariah knows where she is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KkgMX2\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"O Holy Night\" (2001)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/BEJmP8T07JU'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/BEJmP8T07JU'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>This music video is a shout out to all the times you were bored in church as a child.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> I wonder if dogs love or hate Mariah's whistle:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KkpJAz\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I Don't Wanna Cry\" (1991)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/QfG1qwl-Zho'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/QfG1qwl-Zho'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Whoever directed this video puts a sepia filter on all his/her Instagrams. A majority of this video involves a distraught Mariah looking broken as she sits next to empty picture frames and random candles, hats and lamps. She really doesn't want to cry...but she does. And her performance forecasts the acting prowess we later see from her in \u003cem>Precious\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> The two tears that made it out of Mariah's tear ducts, despite all the effort to keep them imprisoned. #FreeMariahsTears!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/Kkp0pq\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Bye Bye\" (2008)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/UqfLVDIZcP8'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/UqfLVDIZcP8'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Half memorial, half look-y'all-I'm-dating-Nick-Cannon!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Only Mariah could put a random bikini photoshoot in a music video about the dearly departed and get away with it:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/m8qW9x\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Can't Take That Away\" (2001)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Modv_jYXUOA'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Modv_jYXUOA'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah watches fan videos about overcoming adversity and then freaks out in the rain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> From 100 to 0 in 1 second. Such range!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/v9OdNN\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"397\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Love Story\" (2009)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Y1FlK51AX8g'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Y1FlK51AX8g'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>This takes self-indulgent to a new level. Directed by and starring Mariah's ex Nick Cannon, this video begins with \"This is the love story of Nick and Mariah\" and ends with \"Happy anniversary, Nick and Mariah.\" You can imagine everything in between...except for the cute Hello Kitty band-aid Mariah has on. Bet you didn't see that coming.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>The way Mariah hams it up, no matter the circumstance:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/yEGzg8\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Anytime You Need A Friend\" (1994)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Li6vpAMmfw0'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Li6vpAMmfw0'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>This music video settles the did-her-label-run-out-of-money-in-1993 question. They sure did. Mariah sings on a rooftop and next to a stairwell. The end. Step it up, people!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> I think Mariah might have founded \"Yaaasss!\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/m8RP4w\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Right to Dream\" (2008)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/o7mhZ9mM3pM'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/o7mhZ9mM3pM'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah finally sticks to her New Years' resolution to journal more. Also, evades her abusive husband and the law. Nbd.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>This police-evading \u003cem>Thelma and Louise\u003c/em> maneuver:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vVYn7M\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"203.4536891679749\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Oh, Santa!\" (2010)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Y5zaQ_vIAHE'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Y5zaQ_vIAHE'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>I love Christmas music. I don't love this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Did you know that Mariah's high notes don't work if she doesn't use her fingers?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vObV90\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"One Sweet Day\" (1995)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/UXxRyNvTPr8'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/UXxRyNvTPr8'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>This song is so legendary. It spent 16 weeks (!!!) atop the Billboard Hot 100 and is the longest running number one song on the chart to this day. It's too bad that the most exciting thing that happens in the video is a freight elevator ride.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Alerting PETA:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/v1EgJQ\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Bringin' on the Heartbreak\" (2003)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/iZsZGUBTGpE'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/iZsZGUBTGpE'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah dresses up like Stevie Nicks and hangs out in a phone booth before getting in a helicopter and performing with Carmen Electra's ex.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Mariah drives her own limo...in pretty serious wedges to boot:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y3JYe4\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!--nextpage-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"When Christmas Comes\" (2011)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/UUriY3wmLuY'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/UUriY3wmLuY'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>John Legend comes over. Mariah enjoys herself and sometimes has curly hair.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>The dude who showed up in a Snoopy costume:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y0lnGo\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem, Fireworks Version)\" (2010)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Aop6YF1Xqqg'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Aop6YF1Xqqg'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>This is so low budget, it's kind of glorious. All Mariah does is play with her hair and wave cutely in front of underwhelming green screen fireworks. But somehow she pulls it off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> How can you not love her?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/v1pW4G\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Vision of Love\" (1990)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/tov22NtCMC4'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/tov22NtCMC4'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah sings to an ominous tree swing from an empty room reminiscent of Celine Dion's \"It's All Coming Back to Me\" music video (minus the dramatic curtains and dead motorcycling boyfriend, plus the Windows cloud screensaver).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This random fluffy cat:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/mLpgxZ\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/Kd0G9Y\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"My All\" (1998)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/mIhI23gBBPQ'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/mIhI23gBBPQ'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah falls in love with a shirtless lighthouse keeper and sings about him, while relaxing in a large seashell. No, really.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> When Mariah tries to prove that there was enough room on that door for both Rose \u003cem>and\u003c/em> Jack:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/yXODAM\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Get Your Number\" (2005)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/yvoWWtynalI'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/yvoWWtynalI'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>You remember Roger from \u003cem>Sister Sister\u003c/em>? He was always bugging Tia and Tamera, coming over uninvited? Jermaine Dupri is the Roger of Mariah videos. Always around when you need him not to be. Go away, Roger/Jermaine!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>This lady got her number bedazzled on her nails. And Mariah's high notes just get wackier and wackier as the years go by:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/yAr2kg\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time\" (2008)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/7j16uymohGQ'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/7j16uymohGQ'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah hangs out in her bikini A LOT.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> And she swims with a dolphin!!!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/Kz4JPl\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica)\" (2001)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/GFRlsah7eEk'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/GFRlsah7eEk'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah and the most annoying rapper around head to the swamps of New Orleans for a rager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Mariah's ego got so big it splintered off into triplet form:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/yNxYzR\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"You're Mine (Eternal)\" (2014)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/toOlPqXW75A'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/toOlPqXW75A'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah is a topless sea nymph. Said lack of top prevents her from doing her favorite finger gestures while singing high notes. This makes sea nymph Mariah sad.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>But then she figures it out!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/Kz4kN4\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Crybaby\" (2001)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/bsT6wydmvR4'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/bsT6wydmvR4'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah's sleeping pills aren't working so she takes a bubble bath, gets drunk, eats junk food and then collapses on the couch. Just another Tuesday at Mariah's house!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Mmm, Fruity Pebbles:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vWRzEw\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Sweetheart\" (1998)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/vefhY2RfM_0'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/vefhY2RfM_0'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Jermaine Dupri continues to bug.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This \u003ca href=\"http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=NHFT\" target=\"_blank\">nhft\u003c/a> kitty:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vqVzGE\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"#Beautiful\" (2013)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/oe1wtkkt9-E'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/oe1wtkkt9-E'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>This song is fire. This video is, um, not. Mariah writhes on a motorcycle and dances in a barn for Miguel. He even instructs her to spin in circles. He should be dancing for her, like the boys in Mariah's greatest early videos (foreshadowing/spoilers!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Mariah goes to lick Miguel's ear, but then thinks better of it:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y5EYEZ\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!--nextpage-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Don't Forget About Us\" (2005)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/8tZkzL4j3BU'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/8tZkzL4j3BU'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah tries to reenact that pool scene from \u003cem>Showgirls\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> The last place you'd expect to find Mariah Carey is on a soccer field...inside a goal, yet there she is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vnxYZe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I Stay In Love\" (2008)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/5C5JFDEGj8A'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/5C5JFDEGj8A'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah is a hot showgirl whose boyfriend cheats on her. So she goes on a road trip, blows up her (or maybe his?) car, hitchhikes and I guess everything ends up working out?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> No better Mariah than a fed-up Mariah:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/v9zGRk\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Miss You Most (at Christmas Time)\" (1994)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/vAOIC737e_k'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/vAOIC737e_k'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Most of this video feels like the part of \u003cem>Home Alone\u003c/em> when Kevin is sad that he has no one but a tarantula and starts missing his mom and get scared of the elderly and turns to shoplifting toothbrushes. Mariah is also missing someone. The snow makes her think of that person. But then suddenly the tone shifts and it's spring and everything is awesome! Mariah is on a swing and riding horses through water and stuff. But then it's back to moping because time exists and winter comes back. Move somewhere warmer, Mariah! You should also ask your doctor about Seasonal Affective Disorder or at least buy \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=sad+lamp&tag=googhydr-20&index=hpc&hvadid=5328705687&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17227960212756959057&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_968ack67cr_b\" target=\"_blank\">a bright light therapy lamp\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Happiness is most easily communicated through horseback riding:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vWRkjX\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Infinity\" (2015)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/DO1CQhwCiG0'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/DO1CQhwCiG0'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah uses a dating app and acts weird in her closet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This selfie:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/y4NBAn\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"The Roof\" (1998)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/qi5oxzttjgo'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/qi5oxzttjgo'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Another reason the drought sucks: rain leads to really hot hookups.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Get it, Mariah!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KkpWdo\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Through the Rain\" (2002)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/RRNdmkH8zrI'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/RRNdmkH8zrI'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Okay, we get it, Mariah. You love singing in the rain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This Michael Jackson \"Black or White\"-esque face morph almost made me cry. Maybe I've been watching too many Mariah videos?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KdMApe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Say Somethin'\" (2006)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/-yxHnAXZqhA'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/-yxHnAXZqhA'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah hangs out with a baby dalmation, Pharrell, Snoop and Vogue's Andre Leon Talley in Paris.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> In a matter of moments, Mariah reveals a bathing suit (you know, 'cause she's shopping), poses in front of luggage and uses her ancient slide phone:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/v1pRMP\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Butterfly\" (1997)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/stcdNj0SANw'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/stcdNj0SANw'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>There's no way around it: this video is about bestiality. Okay, maybe it's a metaphor for how pent up she felt during her marriage to Tommy Mottola or whatever, but there are a lot of questionable Mariah / pony interactions here. Also some weirdo is peeping on Mariah through a hole in the wall. The landlord should really fix that. Definitely Mariah's weirdest music video...and that's saying something.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>This \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSt6OezOAwg\" target=\"_blank\">Mary Katherine Gallagher moment\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y4zoRw\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"When You Believe\" (1998)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/LKaXY4IdZ40'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/LKaXY4IdZ40'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>The two greatest vocalists of the '90s in one video. I'm so glad this happened. R.I.P. Whit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Unh (turn on the audio for this to make sense):\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y4zozE\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Someday\" (1990)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/4RWfSUWVP2I'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/4RWfSUWVP2I'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah gets revenge on boys who once overlooked her in middle school by growing up to be really hot. She sings in front of abandoned trombones and trumpets in a deserted band room. Where have all the children gone? Perhaps wherever Paula Cole's cowboys went? We soon learn that the kids are in another part of the school doing super '90s choreo. Mariah contributes an awkward running man move.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> The little girl dressed up like Blossom. I see you, girl:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KegDgn\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I'll Be There\" and \"If It's Over\" (1992)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/UIt3dx4an9c'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/UIt3dx4an9c'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q3Rg0xKmpM\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both of these aren't traditional music videos (the clips are from Mariah's \u003cem>MTV Unplugged\u003c/em>), but they still have me feeling some type of way. The vocals are so on point that, without meaning to, I raised my arms in the air as if I had just won a race.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>Trey Lorenz's high notes at the end of \"I'll Be There.\" What kind of miracle?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vqV5pM\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!--nextpage-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Make It Happen\" (1992)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/-Q6xx0JfMBI'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/-Q6xx0JfMBI'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>You know that scene in \u003cem>Sister Act\u003c/em> when Whoopi gets the party going and those cool girls decide to go to church and then the pope shows up and everyone is grooving and thinking about the apostles? Well, this music video is basically that. Things start off with inspectors coming into the church with flashlights. They want to shut it down! But not so fast! Mariah invites all the races and babies of the world for a Save Our Church concert and wins the day, using her angel voice and her love of god. Amen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This evil man who's plotting something:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/yA69qP\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Breakdown\" (1998)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/bC7V9dn1rC8'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/bC7V9dn1rC8'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>The members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are in this video. That's really all it takes to make a killer video, but there's more: Mariah shows off her butterfly tattoo a bunch, jumps on a bed covered in poker chips (twice) and does some cabaret.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This sass:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/vV1D2B\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Shake It Off\" (2005)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/jZVdDl_asYY'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/jZVdDl_asYY'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah takes a rose petal bath, goes for a walk in her slip, takes a drive through Hollywood and Chris Tucker somehow gets in her car. Some other stuff happens too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> These little girls serving it:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/yAr2dx\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Loverboy\" (2001)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Phql0ar-m_0'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Phql0ar-m_0'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah spends a day at the races. If you like cars, flags or the physics involved in barely-there bandana tops, this video is for you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> You'll spend most of this video wondering who she's pointing or waving at:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KzrQzl\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"We Belong Together\" (2005)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/0habxsuXW4g'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/0habxsuXW4g'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah leaves some old dude at the altar for a younger dude in Chucks. Attagirl.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Gotta appreciate the idgaf-ness of trashing your dress as you flee your own wedding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/vbeLAr\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"There's Got To Be A Way\" (1991)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/jgvfstfnIKA'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/jgvfstfnIKA'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>This song is not great, a \"We Are the World\"/\"I believe the children are our future\" wannabe. But the extras make up for it and then some.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlights:\u003c/em> Taj Mowry (Tia and Tamera's lil bro/Michelle Tanner's friend) being a cute baby:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/v1EqkZ\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And this random dude who stands right behind Mariah for much of the video, mouthing the words to her song and stealing the show in the process:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KYPk01\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Emotions\" (1991)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/NrJEFrth27Q'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/NrJEFrth27Q'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah is LIVING in this video. She's playing with her hair in the back of a convertible and hanging out with a loris at a weird house party. Doesn't get much better than that, right?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This cute overload nom nom moment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KYPkx1\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"It's Like That\" (2005)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/uI2cwfluyNo'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/uI2cwfluyNo'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah hosts a masquerade. Doesn't wear a mask.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>The best line in music history:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/mPlxwr\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Touch My Body\" (2008)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/9b8erWuBA44'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/9b8erWuBA44'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Kenneth from \u003cem>30 Rock\u003c/em> fantasizes about racing toy cars and playing frisbee with Mariah, while fixing her computer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> Kenneth's high note is actually pretty good:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/yxqWRb\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Obsessed\" (2009)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/H1Yt0xJKDY8'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/H1Yt0xJKDY8'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Eminem has said disgusting things about Mariah, Christina Aguilera, *insert any famous woman's name here* and gays for so long unchecked. Mariah gets even by dressing up like the desperate fanboy that he is and slinging sharp one-liners like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Got you all fired up, with your Napoleon complex,\u003cbr>\nSeein' right through you like you're bathin' in Windex.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight: \u003c/em>I kind of want to wallpaper my apartment with Mariah posters now:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KeG7po\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Always Be My Baby\" (1996)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/LfRNRymrv9k'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/LfRNRymrv9k'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>A natural anti-depressant. Mariah loves tire swings and it shows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlight:\u003c/em> This gravity-defying hair flip:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/KYPJk1\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!--nextpage-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"I Still Believe\" (1999)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/OAZG2duVte4'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/OAZG2duVte4'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Mariah visits the troops as Marilyn Monroe 2.0, stands on a fighter jet and randomly runs away from the camera a couple of times. And it's amazing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Highlights:\u003c/em> Mariah gives \u003ca href=\"http://media.giphy.com/media/w99LKRX7fpclO/giphy.gif\" target=\"_blank\">Phoebe Buffay\u003c/a> a run for her money in the weird runner category:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifyoutube.com/embed/y4zYkL\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Up Out My Face\" (2010)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/5i7GEMQC2IY'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/5i7GEMQC2IY'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Ever imagine what it would look like if Mariah and Nicki Minaj went shopping at Target as nurses/Barbies? Now you don't have to. Nicki kind of steals the show here, except for when Mariah unleashes this ridiculous lyric:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\"If we were two Lego blocks\u003cbr>\nEven the Harvard University graduating class of 2010\u003cbr>\nCouldn't put us back together again.\"\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Nicki's Highlight:\u003c/em> This subtle psycho moment:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KeG632\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Mariah's Highlight:\u003c/em> When she manages to cram the Lego lyric above in one breath:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"http://gifs.com/embed/KYz5DN\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" style=\"-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cstrong>\"Boy (I Need You)\" (2003)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/E9rk1e1T_po'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/E9rk1e1T_po'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>This video is bananas in the best way. City-destroying godzilla monsters. Tiny singing fairies. Robots that'll tie your shoelaces. 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