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Congratulations, Earth, you have enduredanother zany VMAsand lived to talk about it the next morning.

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Lets walk you through the highs and lows, but watch your step.

It goes sideways real quick.

HIGH:Shawn Mendes, in a white tank, soaked.See also: the state of my panties.

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Because thats how the BX gets down.

On the other hand, she swung real low and missed big time.

There was a point in there somewhere, but well let you know when we find it.

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HIGH:A-Rod fully transforming into Instagram husband.Just look at Mr. Lopez.

Whoa:Post Malone and Aerosmithsmash-up.On the one hand, Jam Master Jay didnt die for this.

On the other hand, the VMAs most certainly did.

Absurd mash-ups is their legacy, own it.

Camera, set, action!

Whoa:Ariana Grande and Pete Davidsons lovefest.On the one hand, we got Arianathanking Pete for his existence.

On the other hand, we got Ariana thanking Pete for his existence.

And a million camera cutaways to their every move.

HIGH:Amber Roses lewk.Paging Marvel.

The time has come to recastDaredevilagain.

@DaRealAmberRosearrives to the#VMAscarpet with a red raunchy latex look.

HIGH:Latin artists winning big.Its one thing to pay lip service to diversity with multicultural nominations.

Its another thing entirely to actually deliver on the promise.

Lets just hope this isnt a one-off.

LOW:Cardi B didnt bring Kulture.But she did bring a demonstration ofhow to expertly call someone a bitch.

On the other hand, where the hell are LC and Kristin?

By Waiting for Tonight, he was merely in diapers.

Well give you some time to process this jarring news.