This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Tulane chapter.
Unless you live under a rock or (excusably so) haven’t listened to anything else beside Adele’s blessed album since it came out, you need to have noticed the explosive and masterful rise of Missy (don’t forget that Misdemeanor) Elliott. Remember when Katy Perry performed at the 2015 Super Bowl Halftime Show? Me either, except for that strange but pee your pants moment when California Girls transitioned into Get Your Freak On and Missy Elliott stomped on stage absolutely destroying all of my emotions while our Cali girl bounced around saying “holler.” As Katy Perry shot into the sky on a magical shooting star powered by pyrotechnics and candy canes, I reveled in the glory of what this could mean. Missy was back. Since this moment, Missy released a new single ‘WTF (Where They From) featuring Pharrell,’ hitting Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and landing a Billboard Cover. The video? Iconic, with expected but fresh memorable moments making it an instant Missy classic. Thus, I present the 5 best moments of Missy Elliott music videos.
5. WTF (Where They From)
Disco ball jumpsuit + the teenage girl at the beginning listening to WTF on her headphones sticking out her tongue.
4. Get Ur Freak On
Missy hangs out in a swamp with albino warrior demons while wearing a jean paisley suit not unlike my grandmother’s.
3. Pass That Dutch
Missy + co dance in a cornfield while UFOs fly above. Barbies also start shaking fervently. Yep
2. The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
The ever present trash bag helmet-goggles combo.
1. Work It
Missy Elliott swallows a car and in doing so swallows the rest of your world. Bye forever.