Watching Madonna emerge from a giant wedding cake in a veil and "Boy Toy" belt to redefine pop performance history.

Experiencing Britney casually performing "I'm a Slave 4 U" with an albino Burmese python draped across her shoulders.

Being in the venue during the opening medley when Madonna shared an iconic stage kiss with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

Witnessing Lady Gaga walk up to accept Video of the Year in Franc Fernandez's infamous raw beef design.

Feeling the stadium energy when Beyoncé finished her performance, unbuttoned her purple jacket, and revealed her pregnancy to the world.

Feeling the collective shock in the arena when Kanye took the microphone to declare that Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time.

Watching Eminem march down the streets of New York City into Radio City Music Hall surrounded by a hundred real-life Slim Shady lookalikes.

Witnessing the King of Pop, Michael Jackson command the stage for 15 minutes of uninterrupted, high-energy dancing and hits.

Seeing Rihanna deliver four distinct live medleys throughout a single night while accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

Being in the audience when Taylor Swift used her Video of the Year acceptance speech to drop a surprise album, Midnight's announcement.