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17 Things You Probably Forgot About Season One Of "American Idol"

American Idol premieres for the gazillionth time tonight on Fox. Here's a few things you might not remember about the show's inaugural season.

Posted on January 16, 2013, 17:30 GMT

BuzzFeed Staff

1. That time Kelly Clarkson basically had no idea what was going on ever.

2. That time everybody was obsessed with Justin Guarini.

3. That time everybody dressed like this.

4. That time Ryan Seacrest had pecs and you could see every detail of them through his shirts.

5. That time Justin wore this outfit.

6. And that time Ryan Seacrest wore the same outfit.

7. That time Kelly had streaks in her hair in like every picture ever.

8. That time a man named Brian Dunkleman was also a host.

I know. I know. I don't remember him either.

9. That time Paula Abdul was still a judge and she wore things like this.

10. That time Tamyra Gray got sent home and it was an OUTRAGE.

11. That time Randy Jackson was actually the size of two entire 2012 Randy Jacksons.

12. That time Simon Cowell had muscles and also really puffy hair.

13. That time Ryan Seacrest had frosted tips.

14. That time this picture happened.

15. And this picture.

16. And this picture.

17. And that time they threw a birthday party for Matthew Perry.

BECAUSE 2002!

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