Dissecting The 2012 VMA Seating Chart

We got a tour of the Staples Center in Los Angeles today and with it, a look at who’s sitting where on Thursday.

1. Makes sense: Andy Samberg and Rashida Jones, Mac Miller and Childish Gambino

Not only are they starring in the same movie — Celeste and Jesse Forever — but they will present an award together at the VMA’s this year. The Donald Glover/NBC comedy connection makes perfect sense for him to be sitting close to these two. Also, Mac Miller and Donald Glover appeared on Hip Hop Squares together.

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2. Makes no sense: Dwight Howard and Skrillex

What could these two possibly have to talk about? Also, Emma Watson behind Skrillex? Oooohkay.

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3. Makes sense: Rihanna and Katy Perry

They’re BFF’s, duh!

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4. Makes no sense: Miley Cyrus next to A$AP Rocky

I guess because Miley has an “alternative” haircut?

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5. Makes sense: Rebel Wilson next to Tyler The Creator

Something tells us the two will become fast friends.

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6. Makes sense: Nash, Louise Roe, and Chord Overstreet

Three people I have never heard of before. (Okay, I think the last guy is from Glee?)

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7. Makes no sense: Frank Ocean and Green Day

Green Day shout-scream their punk rock songs while Frank’s crooning is smooth as hell.

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8. Makes (almost) no sense: the “Awkward” and “Jersey Shore” casts

Sure, they’re both MTV shows but they have nothing in common. Plus, one is cancelled and one is not.

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9. Makes no sense: Lil Wayne and Taylor Swift

…But I would love to see her bring Connor Kennedy as her date.

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10. Makes sense: Katy Perry and Drake, Demi Lovato and Ke$ha

They’re all pals, right?

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11. Makes no sense: Tyler The Creator seated in front of the Olympic USA gymnastics team

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12. Makes Sense: Andy Samberg and Gotye

Remember this?

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Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7TvTqc81ESw.

14. Makes no sense: Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin behind Chris Brown

Watch out, Missy!

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