23 Jan 2020

It's the day we've all been waiting for.

The Triple J Hottest 100 Countdown.

It's an Aussie tradition that will surely continue for centuries to come, a day abundant in beers, pools, bbq's and an array of opinions uniting to share their love of music.

1. Dance Monkey by Tones & I will be in the Top 10 (and get stuck in your head)

You've heard the song bloody everywhere. It will most likely be in the Top 10 if not, it'll win. The inevitability here is that whether you like it or not, the tune will get stuck in your head.

2. There will be an okay boomer moment

Someone will bring up their disdain for modern music. "Where is the real rock and roll, huh? Music is so fake these days"... Just go home mate, you're negging us all out.

3. Too obscure to be here

They're wAcKy, DiFfeReNt and uNiqUe and they will make sure everyone knows that their music taste is too niche for the hottest 100. Their music is alternative okay. You just wouldn't understand.

4. The one who isn't happy with anything.

You will hear them complain multiple times... "They should have been higher!' "they should not have made this list" or "Where the heck is my favourite song??". 

5. She doesn't even go here

There is always the awkward plus one that tags along to your hottest 100 party without knowing anyone... wait... whose plus one are they? 

6. The food probably won't be bangin'

Amidst the hustle and bustle of excitement, food will probably be put on the back burner. Then, when everyone starts to become fanging for a feed, the whole BBQ idea will be thrown out of the window because everyone is too drunk to do such a task. Everyone will just eat buttered bread rolls and crackers. She'll be right.

7. Someone will pass out before number 1

They went too hard too fast and right before the moment everyone's been waiting for, they'll either be vomiting in a bucket or asleep near the pool. Actually someone should really move them so they don't roll into the pool and drown. 

8. There will be someone taking it extremely seriously

Shh! Don't interrupt them. They won't be playing cricket, dancing or in the pool. Don't tempt them with a beer. They are here purely to sit, listen and take note of every song. 

9. The psychic

After every number, you'll hear them say "I knew it!". Yes, we get it, you are the second That's So Raven. If it's alright with you, could you please tell me if I'm going to marry a Scorpio and if I'll be rich and famous or should give up now...?

10. Not everyone will be happy

As everyone hears who earnt the top place, there will probably be a mixed response. Some will cheer and some will give a loud, deflated 'aghhh'. 

 

Nonetheless, the day will be full of laughs, unless you're the one passed out.