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The MTV Video Music Awards have been a spectacle since they started back in 1984—but certain moments are burned in our brains more than others. Here are 20 of the most unforgettable scenes in VMA history.
Beyonce's 16-minute medley performance of Beyonce (2014)__
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If there was ever a moment in time we wanted to freeze and wallpaper our house with, it's the shadow of Beyonce against her powerful "FEMINISM" screen. Plus, is there anything cuter than Blue Ivy dancing to her mother's music?
Miley Cyrus twerking on Robin Thicke (2013)
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There are some things you can just never unsee.
'NSYNC's reunion performance (2013)
The Backstreet Boys have had countless reunion tours/documentaries/movies—can't we 'NSYNC fans get more than two minutes (albeit two glorious minutes) at the VMAs?
Beyonce reveals she's pregnant during "Love on Top" (2011)
The original break-the-Internet.
The Britney Spears dance tribute (2011)
The B. Spears glory days were pretty great, weren't they?
Lady Gaga's raw meat dress (2010)
PETA and vegetarians everywhere were not pleased.
Kanye West stage-bombs Taylor Swift (2009)
The "Imma let you finish" heard round the world—and easily the most GIF-able moment in VMAs history.
The Michael Jackson tribute (2009)
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Janet and Michael dancing together on stage gave us all sorts of chills.
Britney Spears' VMAs return with "Gimme More" (2007)
Perhaps the only time we've wanted B. Spears to give us less.
Kanye West's first VMAs performance (2004)
Kanye West Medley at the 2004 VMA Awards *by bigjr6633*Before he was Kim K's husband and Taylor Swift's interrupter, West absolutely murdered the VMA stage with his medley of "Through the Wire," "All Falls Down," and "Jesus Walks."
The Madonna-Britney Spears-Christina Aguilera Kiss (2003)
To the delight of prepubescent boys everywhere.
Justin Timberlake's first solo, post-'NSYNC performance (2002)
Here's hope for all you One Direction fans: Going solo can have some amazing results.
Britney Spears' "I'm a Slave for You" Performance (2001)
Two words: That. Snake.
Macy Gray's self-promotional dress (2001)
Hey, duct-taped messages do make a long-lasting impression.
B. Spears "Satisfaction"/"Oops I Did It Again" performance (2000)
This marks the height of Britney Spears' era of perfection.
Eminem plays ALL of the Slim Shadys (2000)
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?
Diana Ross fondles Lil Kim (1999)
Which is bound to happen when all you are wearing is a purple pastie.
Fiona Apple calls the world "bull sh*t" (1997)
There's no thanking God here.
Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley's Kiss (1994)
This was the most famous kiss in VMA history for about 10 years, until a certain female trio rolled along.
Nirvana's bass incident (1992)
Lesson: Don't toss your guitar up in the air if you aren't absolutely certain you can catch it.
__What is your favorite VMA moment?