There is probably a scientific reason why we have been so susceptible this year to good old-fashioned catchy music. Our minds were easily manipulated by these sonic remora after being ravaged by the trauma and stress caused by a global pandemic.It is possible that one or more of these ditties stayed in your head for a prolonged period of time, which could have made it incredibly distressing. I apologize for inviting them back in. You can still enjoy it all by checking out our list of the most perfidious and bing-bang -bongiest earworms from 2021."Welcome to the Internet" / "Shit Bo BurnhamIf we're being honest, almost every song from Bo Burnham’s surprise quarantine special Inside could be included here. My TikTok For You Page is stuffed with Bo content. There are simple, relatable lip syncs to "Shit", horny clips to "Problematic" or "All Eyes On Me," and ADHDtok loops that "a little bit all of it all of the time." To the meta-trend of people realising their FYP is not wall-to-wall humor songs about mental illness. Maybe the algorithm is trying tell them something. Working for a website covering the tech industry can be doubly stressful when Burnham is singing "Jeffrey Bezos!" Jeffrey Bezos! Every time I see a photograph of the richest cueball in the world, I am captivated.Burnham's Year Indoors tribute is a brilliant way to capture the madness of certain states that we all found ourselves in during the year. Not necessarily the most tragic songs, but those that acknowledge the inevitable, mildly-hysterical fact that we aren't in a good place ("Are You Feeling What I Feel / I haven’t had a shower for nine days") and that numbing, numb feeling that you feel around the fifth hour of an interminable browse that has turned into a solid doomscrolling session ("Here’s a tip to strain pasta / Here’s a 9-year-old that died!" "One of these could indicate that you should shower, log off or touch the grass. Or it could simply be that you're just incredibly catchy."UK, Hun?" The United Kingdolls/RuPaul's Drag Race UKRuPaul's Drag Race UK 2 was a smorgasbord full of talent, charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. However, it did not have the right to drop a camp banger like that on us, when no one was allowed out dancing.The RuRuVision season's challenge saw both teams perform the same song. Each queen contributed a verse. However, it was evident after the first performance that United Kingdolls had not only won the night but also provided the most challenging musical challenge in years. (Justice to Tia Kofi for her verse in the other version.Regardless, the Hague should be able to prosecute all those responsible for this sing-sang song. Every morning, Lawrence Chaney would wake me up demanding that I "Clap for the Bing Bang BOOOONG!" I kept hearing the constant refrain "Release The Beast: BIMINI!" every night as I went to bed. After a week, half of the queers that I follow on multiple platforms seemed to be truly suffering.Doja Cat feat. SZA - "Kiss Me More".There are two types of people. Those who make random noises to go along with "Kiss Me More" and those who hear Doja Cat saying, "I feel like fickin' something" over and over. Encapsulated pre-vaxed era of horniness.Lubalin: "She stole my broccoli casserole recipe."Lubalin, a Montreal producer, singer and songwriter, is a Serious artist in his own right. But he hit the viral jackpot with a series called TikToks. He turned random internet drama, such as screenshots shared via Reddit or Twitter, into dark pop songs that resemble The Weeknd. He was performing the third show on The Tonight Show with Alison Brie and Jimmy Fallon within weeks.While I do appreciate the "good evening, this is available" feeling that is activated every time I use Facebook Marketplace in my brain, it is not as powerful as this tribute to boomer Facebook beefs. Its power is not diminished by the fact that it comes from a Facebook group in which people role-play boomers.Olivia Rodrigo: "Good 4 U"At the start of 2021, she had her breakthrough moment with "driver’s license." But it was this Paramore-imitating anthem to breaking up bitterness that made its way into our heads. It dominated TikTok and the charts, inspiring remixes and mashups. There was even one version that cut out all the negative self-talk, to simply affirm that you are doing great.If you feel a little bit angsty and petulant, the elliptical, taunting melody of "good4u" will be able to loop in your mind."Agatha All Along" Kathryn Hahn/ WandaVisionShe is insidious! Her signature song is also hers. WandaVision's sitcom-hopping era-hopping conceit provided us with a new theme every week for the show-within a-show. It was the outrageous, goofy soundtrack to the MCU Disney+'s first villain reveal that took the internet by storm. Kathryn Hahn's Series MVP deserved a better story, but she was able to rent-free for several weeks thanks to this brassy banger.This stomping, shimmying part of the horn lends itself well to a trap remix."Edgar's Prayer", Barb and Star Go to Vista Del MarThis emotional number is inspired by Kevin Bacon’s Footloose angry-dancing scene. It's obvious that Barb and Star have a deep sense of humor. For more evidence of the moment's power, see "Angry Mad" (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend). You can see a hint of Lonely Island and Michael Bolton's work here.Jamie Dornan plays the role of the villain's loveick henchman Edgar throughout the film. He belts out lines like "Seagulls, can you hear me pray?" With full commitment. As the song progresses, Edgar begins to narrate his own attempts at dancing, spinning, and climbing out of his overwhelming emotions. It's like a cat climbing up a tree. That's solid storytelling. Telling and showing. This is all great fun. But then, a week later, you find yourself singing it in the shower. It's strangely cathartic.It has been a difficult year, OK?
