12 Magazine Covers That Will Make 24-34 Year Olds Say "Yup, The World Was Very Weird Then"

    This is why we're all weird and fucked up.

    Matt Stopera
    by Matt Stopera

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Ashanti, Jay-Z, and that guy from P.O.D. having a barbecue together.

    Teen People

    No offense but the food looks burnt.

    2. Sisqo, Pink, and JC Chasez.

    Teen People

    JC: "I'd like to speak to the manager, please!!!"

    3. Justin Timberlake, Eve, and Mandy Moore.

    Teen People

    Fun!

    4. Hilary and Joel.

    Teen People

    Every couple featured in this issue has broken up. Love wins!

    5. These hot guys.

    Teen People

    Or, literally just whoever was available to shoot together!

    6. Nick Carter, Monica, and Britney Spears.

    Teen People

    What are they mad at?

    7. Rosario Dawson, Shannyn Sossamon, and Avril Lavigne.

    Teen People

    Punk is not dead!

    8. Hilary Duff and Bow Wow.

    Teen People

    Ruling the world!

    9. Mark McGrath and Aaliyah.

    Teen People

    No idea who thought this was a good idea, but I commend them for their creativity!

    10. Craig David, Ja Rule, Nelly Furtado, and Alicia Keys.

    Teen People

    Caught in a wind tunnel, apparently.

    11. Avril Lavigne and Usher.

    Cosmo Girl

    Interesting!

    12. Vitamin C, Beyoncé, and Pink.

    Teen People

    It's kind of crazy because theory has it Vitamin C died* so Pink could live.

    *She did not actually die.

    Bonus: A picture Michelle Branch posted on her instagram captioned: "Just found while cleaning my basement. That time Jay Z and I had a backyard BBQ for Teen People circa 2002?? 😂"