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There aren’t a lot of people in the world that aren’t fans of music in some way, shape, or form. It’s the distinction in genre, artist, or even what’s trending at any given moment that tend to be up for debate. And there are definitely some songs that are just annoying. Hopelessly annoying.
WMUR recently compiled a list of the most annoying songs of all time, which I found pretty interesting, even though I hate lists on general principle. Anyway, either my taste in music is crazy (I like everything except for country), my annoyance threshold is high, or … uh, the list isn’t great
Here are some of their offerings:
“I Love You, You Love Me” (Barney)
DISAGREE. Okay, calm down for a minute … I never would have gotten the dishes done, the floor cleaned, or my homework completed if not for this song. I have an affinity for songs that have maintained my sanity in any way, shape, or form.
“Mr. Roboto” (Styx)
DISAGREE. I LOVE this song! Domi arigato, Styx, for this one!
“The Meow Mix Jingle”
MEH. It’s a freaking ad. It gets stuck in your head, but it’s not, like … the most annoying thing ever.
“Who Let the Dogs Out” (Baja Men)
AGREE. This song drives me crazy for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that it became almost cross-generational. As in, my mother will walk into the kitchen, look outside and see our canines frolicking in the yard, and start singing, “Who let the dogs out?” My daughters and I will just shake our heads. And be annoyed.
“Achy Breaky Heart” (Billy Ray Cyrus)
AGREE. Did I mention that the only (and I mean only … I like everything from Irish folk to rap) music I don’t like is country? And probably because of its prevalence, this one is particularly irksome. And that’s not even bringing in the Miley factor, which is certainly mitigating …
“The Chicken Dance”
DISAGREE. I love this one, and it always cracks me up when I’m chaperone a dance and this song comes on because the kids all scream, “I don’t want to be a chick, I don’t want to be a duck, so I’ll shake my ASS!” like they’re some kind of rebels.
“Macarena”
DISAGREE. While I’m either fall-on-the-floor drunk or chaperoning a school dance (how’s that for a spread?) every time I hear this song, I always have fun. It’s kind of unifying.
“YMCA” (Village People)
DISAGREE. I LOVE this song. I totally know every word, and I just enjoy singing it, dancing to it, and listening to it. Annoying? No way!
“Hot in Herre” (Nelly)
AGREE. Way overplayed, and not a good enough tune to overcome the overplaying obstacle (like, say, Third Eye Blind’s “Semi-Charmed Life” or anything by the Beatles). Plus, I have this thing about words misspelled for effect … there are places it sort of makes sense, but herre here is not one of them.
“Mambo No. 5” (Lou Bega)
AGREE. See Nelly’s “Hot in Herre”, but this one has the added irritation of actually getting stuck in your head for long periods of time. Grrrr.
“Mmmbop” (Hanson)
AGREE. It’s annoying, but not, like, slit your wrists annoying.
“Jump” (Kriss Kross)
DISAGREE. I always found myself intrigued by Daddy Mack and Mack Daddy or Kriss and Kriss or Chris and Chris or whatever. I spent many school dances (as a student, not a chaperone) enjoying this one. Still wondering how they got into their pants, though.
My own list of five annoying songs, by the way:
1. “Soak Up the Sun” (Sheryl Crow)
2. “Margaritaville” (Jimmy Buffett)
3. “Proud to be an American” (Lee Greenwood)
4. Anything by Celine Dion
5. The acoustic version of “Layla” (Eric Clapton)
Anyone want to share their own list?
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How dare they! How dare they disrespect Styx! Lynchings must happen!!
*cough*Erm, anyway.
Anything by Katy Perry annoys the crap out of me because I don’t actually like her music, but it’s so catchy I can’t seem to help myself. Same thing with Tik Tok. I detest Kesha, but so help me I actually find myself liking that song no matter how much I try not to.
I’m so with you on Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow. I don’t know why, but that song makes me want to pull my hair out. Interestingly, I had the exact opposite feelings as you did for most of the songs on the list. Just goes to show you that these lists are pretty much B.S.
I’m similar to you Katie in that I like almost all music. I don’t like death metal and most metal(few exceptions exist). If I can make out the lyrics then their is a chance I will like the genre, but I also like classical and orchestra where no words exist.
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Also, I started laughing so hard at the, Nelly’s “Hot in Herre”, comment is spat out some of the soda I was drinking. The mental image this song provides me is always hilarious. It is hot so I think ill just strip right here… besides the fact that no grown women is ever going to start taking off her top just because “its hot in herre,” I cant help but think that since woman are often colder that if it was that hot the men would already be naked.
I absolutely despise:
1. All the Single Ladies – that spring sound makes me want to kill.
2. I Believe I Can Fly grrrrrr
3. Milkshake Let us just have a contest to see how crude and low class we can be, okay?
4. Peaches – Presidents of the United States of America
5. The Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani (Gwen, oh Gwen – what has happened to you?)
6. Fireflies – Owl City Just fucking shoot me, already.
7. Poker Face – Lady Gaga
8. Wannabe – Spice Girls
9. You’re Beautiful – James Blunt
10. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham
I’m actually irritated just thinking about the songs that annoy me!
Excuse me while I listen to some Zero7, Mike Doughty or Massive Attack just to calm my nerves!
Anything by Lionel Ritchie.
In the UK we have a different list that includes Barbie Girl and Agadoo. They’re all subjective and my list would include anything recorded by Take That.
Top five!
5. Kiss From a Rose – Seal
4. I Believe I Can Fly – Seal
3. Hella Good – No Doubt
2. In Da Club – 50 Cent
1. BUNGLE IN THE JUNGLE – Jethro Tull
Haha! My husband has Hella Good on his ipod. Every time I tease him about it he reminds me that I have Barbie Girl on mine and we call it a draw…
I’m having a hard time with the fact that no one commented on “Copacabana”. :) I have nothing against the song personally, but know there are a lot of people who dislike Barry Manilow out there…
I’m a fan of pretty much all types of music and can’t think of a single song (other than Barney) that really annoys me. If I don’t understand the words, then I get annoyed, but will concentrate on the music more. *shrug*
You are absolutely right.
All things Manilow should be on the list!
Neil Diamond- I Am I Said
Jennifer Lopez- all of her songs
Madonna- Papa Don’t Preach
The Calling- Wherever You Will Go (too much grunting-singing)
Matt Nathanson- Swing of Your Hips
Beyonce- Irreplaceable
Most everything by Nickelback (too much shouting-singing)
Musical Youth- Pass the Dutchie (I know I’m reaching far back there)
And I totally agree with Blurry about Fireflies. Makes me want to gouge out my eardrums.
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Anything Kid Rock has ever done or ever will do
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion. This song makes me wish her heart would stop.
Baby I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney. I would stand on line to punch Paul McCartney in the throat.
Jesus Take the Wheel – Carrie Underwood. Riiiight – Jesus take the wheel, Carrie hit a tree.
Bad Day – Daniel Powder. Stop complaining, you whiny no-talent hack.