Best Music Videos of 2010

With 10 days left in 2010 I was thinking about some of the best music videos of the year.  Sometimes I think I need to stop declaring things the best because usually I really don't know enough about the subject.  Music videos are no exception.  I don't have cable television, not that having it would make a difference since neither MTV nor VH1 plays music videos anymore.  So maybe instead of saying these are the best videos of the year I'll just say these are my favorites. 

1. Lady Gaga and Beyonce - Telephone:  I really wanted to put Bad Romance on here but apparently that was actually 2009.  This one is still a lot of fun, and a mini movie at over 9 minutes long. 

2. Eminem featuring Rihanna - Love The Way You Lie:  I think I watched this three times in a row when it first came out. 

3. Ok Go - White Knuckes:  The reigning kings of inventive videos done in a single shots.  I know a lot of people loved the mouse trap video, but this one has puppies!

4. M.I.A. - Born Free:  Yes it's a bit violent but that's the point she's trying to make, and once again we have another 9 minute video.  I actually have trouble watching this but sometimes what makes you uncomfortable can be really good.

5.  Vampire Weekend - Giving Up the Gun: Tennis anyone?  Who cares that their form is horrible, this video is hilarious with great cameos. 

I also wanted to add Janelle Monae's videos, especially Tightrope  and Tightrope Wondamix, but you can't post them on other sites, so here's the link to the Wondamix.  It makes me super excited for the Lupe album to come out if it ever does and makes me think maybe someone can fill my Lauryn Hill void.  

Tightrope Wondamix