Best MTV Spring Break Photos Through the Years

Carmen Electra: 2000

Hello, where can I get a star-shaped rhinestone belly button decal? Asking for a friend who has my same name.

Sisqo, Pink, and Tyrese: 2000

I have many questions, including but not limited to when will knee pockets become a thing again? Because I'd like to make sure it's not in my lifetime.

Destiny's Child: 2000

The perfect photo doesn't exi—.

Rebecca Romijn and Destiny's Child: 2000

Based on the historical evidence that is this photo, 2000 was truly a great time for denim. Its personal brand has never been stronger.

Enrique Iglesias: 2000

I'd like to interrupt our scheduled Bey content to take a moment of silence for Enrique Iglesias' pants. Praying he unzipped the lower half at some point and put these things out of their misery.

Beyoncé: 2000

Okay, back to Beyoncé. Is that...is that a G-string made out of diamonds, or am I hallucinating?

Jay-Z: 2000

FYI, Jay-Z was also at Spring Break 2005, but he and Beyoncé hadn't started dating yet. Gonna assume they have MTV to thank for their entire relationship.

Eminem: 2000

"Must. Stop. Pants. From. Falling. Off. Curse. This. Trend."

Dr. Dre: 2000

Attention @ Eminem: This is how to wear pants.

Carmen Electra and Ja Rule: 2001

Wow, what a totally useful and not at all function-less belt Carmen Electra is wearing! You love to see it!

Carmen Electra and Tyrese: 2001

Sorry, I need another look at this outfit in an attempt to understand its intended habitat—the beach? The mall? A rodeo? Nope, sorry, still confused. Moving on!

Tyrese: 2001

Also, let's take a moment to acknowledge Tyrese feeling himself on the dance floor. Love him in linen.

Carson Daly: 2001

Remember when Carson Daly was the host of literally every single show? Yeah, me neither, it's fine.

Dream: 2001

If I learned one thing from Dream's Spring Break performance in '01, it's that wrapping your arm in a random piece of plaid fabric was socially acceptable, nay, encouraged.

Eve: 2001

Tag yourself, I'm the white guy in the first row looking adoringly at Eve because she's perfect.

Jessica Simpson: 2001

IT'S CALLED SUN PROTECTION, OKAY?

Shifty Shellshock and Carson Daly: 2001

I know you're currently like "what is a shifty shellshock" so please be advised that he's a member of the band Crazy Town and his nipples appear to be pierced with a safety pin. That's all.

Molly Sims: 2001

Question: Should bright pink shorts make a comeback, y/n?

Ashanti: 2002

The ice blue eye shadow? The shiny lip gloss? This is legit 2002 encapsulated in one picture.

Kelly and Jack Osbourne: 2002

This photo is SENDING ME. Can we go back to 2002, please?

Kylie Minogue: 2002

I don't know if it's the torn-to-shreds fabric or the inexplicable mesh, but to be completely frank...your swimsuit cover-up could never.

Mandy Moore: 2002

I'm very concerned about how unimpressed everyone in the background of this photo looks. Don't they know they're standing behind future This Is Us star Mandy Moore? I MEAN!

50 Cent: 2003

Rare photo of 50 Cent being attacked by a bunch of streamers furious at him for forgetting his shirt.

50 Cent: 2003

Don't worry, he escaped from the streamers unscathed.

Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini: 2003

No words, just dhsajkdhsjkakkadjsakdhsja. I'm gonna need a minute to come down from this one.

Missy Elliott: 2003

Um, if this is was what 2003 was like, we all need to go back immediately because the picture evidence is flawless.

Mandy Moore: 2003

Oh look, Mandy Moore's back and she's wearing the most confusing tank top that's ever been made. Imagine the tan lines. IMAGINE.

Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul: 2003

Wait, sorry, I take it back. Didn't realize 2003 was secretly all about tank tops made out of string.

Sum 41: 2003

Also, apparently this was the year Sum 41 took the stage to remind everyone they're a very mainstream band that's also ~alternative~.

Sofía Vergara: 2003

Apologies for the all-caps but SOFIA VERGARA HAS NOT AGED A DAY SINCE THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN

Lindsay Lohan: 2004

I know you've been anxiously wondering why there are no photos of Lindsay Lohan, but fear not. 2004 was definitely her year.

Lindsay Lohan: 2004

Actually, nevermind. Does anyone know how to go back in time and un-see something? DM me if so. Thank you in advance.

Jessica Simpson: 2004

I cannot tell whether this is a tube top or a pillowcase Jessica cut a cleavage hole into, but either way I'm loving this journey for her.

Pauly Shore and Randi Cox: 2004

Nope, nope, nope, do not want, must un-see.

Ciara: 2005

The fact that I can't see the bottom half of Ciara's pants in this photo is haunting me. Are they pockets? Frills? The world needs answers!

Matthew Perry: 2004

The only person more uncomfortable than Matthew Perry signing this stranger's woefully sunburnt body is me looking at this picture.

Matthew Perry: 2004

My feelings exactly, Matthew Perry. My feelings exactly.

Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon: 2005

Jimmy Fallon, are you okay, bud?

Drew Barrymore: 2005

Welp. This picture hasn't aged super well!

Vanessa Minnillo: 2005

Just think: A mere 15 years later, Vanessa would go on to host the most important television show of our lifetime. (Obviously, I'm talking abut Love Is Blind.)

Vanessa Minnillo and Omarion: 2005

Honestly, Spring Break Vanessa was THRIVING.

Paris Hilton: 2005

Stop everything, the Queen of Spring Break has ARRIVED. Long may she reign.

Nick Cannon: 2005

Cute pic from before he'd been taken hostage by the cursed and clearly evil army of costumes on The Masked Singer.

Rob Schneider: 2005

Hello, 911? I'd like to report the fashion crime that is Rob Schneider's fedora.

Lil Wayne: 2006

Be real: How many shirts with the exact hibiscus print featured behind Lil Wayne did you own in 2006?

Sean Paul: 2006

Dude looks like his entire body was splattered with paint, but I guess this was "fashion" at the time.

Ying Yang Twins: 2006

Please note that the Ying Yang Twins are partially responsible for Britney Spears' song "(I Got That) Boom Boom." And for that we must be eternally grateful and stan forever.

Tila Tequila: 2008

Presenting without comment, Tila Tequila being the most Tila Tequila-y ever.

Bebe Rexha: 2014

Did you know Bebe Rexha used to be a brunette? Ya do now.

Trey Songz: 2014

The perfect photo to end this gallery with. No need to thank me.

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Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm. She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.