Paula Abdul, ‘Opposites Attract’ – Best Animated Videos

Sure, it’s cheesy, but Paula Abdul’s ‘Opposites Attract’ was a genuinely groundbreaking effort that rightfully earned its Best Music Video Grammy Award.

A cartoon cat dancing with a real singer? That was just unimaginable back in 1989, until the future reality show judge released her duet with the Wild Pair. The duo was replaced in the video by a rapping feline, who pointed out all the ways in which he and Paula were different, yet perfect for each other.

'Opposites Attract' was so adorable that record execs actually gave MC Skat Kat his own full-length album two years later.