Ah, the 2000’s. Bopping around with our CD players and iPod shuffles listening to some of the greatest songs ever produced. But let’s admit it… The 00’s also contained some of the most embarrassing guilty pleasure songs of our generation. Which of these songs did you listen to throughout your childhood that you now realize are tragically terrible?

1. Rumors by Lindsay Lohan (2004)

Remember when Lindsay Lohan tried to have a singing career? This song explores the start to her downhill spiral. This takes all of her media frustration and channels it into a tragically catchy song. It’s still better than “Herbie Fully Loaded” though.

2. Bad Day by Daniel Powter (2006)

This song was EVERYWHERE. I remember this being the first song I would get angry at the radio for playing on a loop. But the best part of this song… They would play it for every single elimination night of American Idol when someone was sent home. They’ve already had a shitty day, let’s remind them how much their day sucks by playing the uplifting song “Bad Day” over a montage of their time on the show. Nice!

3. A Public Affair by Jessica Simpson (2006)

There is much more to Jessica Simpson than just the Emmy worthy TV show “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica”… Like a somewhat successful singing career. This song is one of those songs that belongs in the background of a chick flick montage shopping scene. It may or may not have 100+ plays on my iTunes (it definitely does).

4. Double Dutch Bus by Raven Symoné (2008)

This is the only song on this list that is based on another classic hit. This Raven Symoné song copies heavily from the Frankie Smith single with the same name. Doesn’t mean this song wasn’t a jam back in the day.

5. Stars Are Blind by Paris Hilton (2006)

This is a staple for the worst (yet best) songs of the 2000’s. It shows zero singing range from Paris Hilton, but you can’t help but hum along to this song for days after you rediscover it. And days. And days. Bring back the era where Paris Hilton was everywhere with “The Simple Life” and “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF”. Admit that you watched and loved both.

6. Sneakernight by Vanessa Hudgens (2008)

When you listen to the piano intro in the first couple seconds of this song you think this song is going to slay. And then you listen to the questionable lyrics and take it all back… “So are you ready… Did you eat… Do you have the energy?” Venessa Hudgens is just checking you had a full balanced meal before you pass out in the club!

7. That’s How I Beat Shaq by Aaron Carter (2001)

I’ll be the first to admit that I absolutely love this song. I’ll also be the first to admit that this song is absolute trash. Aaron Carter, I’m sorry to say there is no physically possible way that you can beat Shaq. At anything. Maybe at having frosted tips.

8. The Hampster Dance by Hampton the Hampster (2000)

I’m sorry to do this to you… Because this song WILL be stuck in your head for the rest of the day. Who could forget this annoyingly memorable anthem about hamsters? It’s like techno crack for 90’s kids. This is the original house music that we all can recite by heart.

9. Whip My Hair by Willow Smith (2010)

The last song on the list has to be the most recent cultural phenomenon that happened 5 years ago. Willow Smith was only 10 years old when she released this song and it was every single person on the planet's guilty pleasure. Parents were whipping their hair. Teachers were whipping their hair. Even old bald men were whipping the hair they didn't have. She hasn’t released a new song since because even Willow knows nothing will be as iconic as Whip My Hair.

Bonus Song: Potential Break Up Song by Aly & AJ (2007)

I have to include this song but make it clear that I have no shame in admitting that this song is still being played on my iTunes. If this is a “guilty pleasure” of yours, you’re lying. It’s just a straight up pleasure. Not guilt involved. This song has damn castanets in the background. Aly and AJ know what people need in a song. Thank you Aly and AJ for making a song that will stand the test of time.