Todd In The Shadows Worst Of 2016

Okay, let's dive in. We're talking music. Specifically, the music that made us cringe back in 2016.

Remember 2016? Oh, the Music...

2016. What a year, right? Pop music was... something. We're looking back at some questionable choices, according to the internet's favorite "Worst Of" connoisseur.

The Shadow Knows (Maybe?)

Todd In The Shadows has opinions. Strong ones. And sometimes, just sometimes, I secretly agree with the takes that ruffle feathers.

Let's get one thing straight. Music is subjective. But some songs... well, they just make you wonder, "What were they thinking?"

Ready to feel slightly embarrassed by your past musical tastes? Here we go.

The Contenders (According To... Well, Me, Sort Of)

First up: that song that was EVERYWHERE. You know the one. The one you heard at the grocery store, the dentist's office, and even grandma's house.

Maybe it was catchy? Maybe it was the marketing? Who knows! But it probably ended up on Todd's list.

And what about that "deeply meaningful" ballad? The one with the dramatic music video. The one that tried way too hard.

Guilty pleasure? More like guilty annoyance. I bet Todd felt the same.

Then there are the "artists" who seemingly appeared out of nowhere. One hit wonders who vanished faster than you can say "streaming era."

Did they deserve the fame? Probably not. Did they contribute to the "worst of" conversation? Absolutely.

Unpopular Opinion Time

Here's where things get spicy. I might actually... agree with some of Todd's choices. Shhh, don't tell anyone.

Remember that song everyone loved to hate? The one with the questionable lyrics? Yeah, secretly, I didn't get it either.

It's okay to admit it. We've all been there. We've all secretly judged a popular song and wondered what all the fuss was about.

And that artist who tried so hard to be edgy? The one who clearly didn't understand irony? Oof. Definite "worst of" material.

I'm willing to bet Todd had some choice words for them. And probably a hilarious breakdown of their questionable fashion choices.

The Legacy of Bad Music

Let's be real. Bad music exists. It's a necessary evil.

Without it, we wouldn't appreciate the good stuff. And we wouldn't have hilarious Todd In The Shadows videos to laugh at.

So, let's raise a glass to the questionable music of 2016. May it never be forgotten. (But maybe never played again, either.)

Think of it as a time capsule. A snapshot of a very strange, very loud, and often very cringe-worthy moment in pop culture.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go listen to some truly awful music. Just for research, of course.

I want to close with a

"Sometimes you have to wade through the garbage to find the gems. Or, in this case, just point at the garbage and laugh."