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Sometimes you just need an impromptu dance party. NEED one. You just have to shake off the craziness of the day — or maybe add an exclamation point to the end of an already incredible one.

In the midst of one such shut-up-and-dance moment, I found myself mesmerized by early 2000s music videos. The songs are just so easy to dance to — and get completely cheesy while lip-syncing. Or real-singing.

After a few songs, though, I realized there were a few common threads throughout most of the jams — and they had nothing to do with the lyrics. Like, for example…

1. Group dance moves that’d put a synchronized swim team to shame

2. Everyone wears denim jackets

3. Frosted tips or Kool-Aid-esque, dip-dyed ends in bright pink or red

4. A slow-motion walk off camera at the end

5. & 6. Midriffs — and ultra low-rise flare jeans

7. A Lil’ Jon cameo (“What?!” “Okaaay!”)

8. Excessive use of CGI backdrops

9. Color-coordinated outfits

10. Wind machines

11. Liberal use of rhinestones…everywhere

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Author: candacebd

Candace Braun Davison is a writer, editor and recipe developer who divides her time between New York and Florida. She's written articles that have appeared in PureWow, Delish, House Beautiful, Cosmo, Elle, Esquire, Elle Decor, Veranda, Good Housekeeping and more. She's also published and contributed to multiple cookbooks, including a tailgate cookbook specifically designed for USF students. A portion of the proceeds benefitted student scholarships at the university.