Dissecting The 2012 VMA Seating Chart

We got a tour of the Staples Center in Los Angeles today and with it, a look at who's sitting where on Thursday. Here's which pairings make sense and those that really don't.

Makes sense: Andy Samberg and Rashida Jones, Mac Miller and Childish Gambino

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Not only are they starring in the same movie — Celeste and Jesse Forever — but they will present an award together at the VMA's this year. The Donald Glover/NBC comedy connection makes perfect sense for him to be sitting close to these two. Also, Mac Miller and Donald Glover appeared on Hip Hop Squares together.

Makes no sense: Dwight Howard and Skrillex

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What could these two possibly have to talk about? Also, Emma Watson behind Skrillex? Oooohkay.

Makes sense: Rihanna and Katy Perry

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They're BFF's, duh!

Makes no sense: Miley Cyrus next to A$AP Rocky

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I guess because Miley has an "alternative" haircut?

Makes sense: Rebel Wilson next to Tyler The Creator

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Something tells us the two will become fast friends.

Makes sense: Nash, Louise Roe, and Chord Overstreet

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Three people I have never heard of before. (Okay, I think the last guy is from Glee?)

Makes no sense: Frank Ocean and Green Day

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Green Day shout-scream their punk rock songs while Frank's crooning is smooth as hell.

Makes (almost) no sense: the "Awkward" and "Jersey Shore" casts

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Sure, they're both MTV shows but they have nothing in common. Plus, one is cancelled and one is not.

Makes no sense: Lil Wayne and Taylor Swift

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...But I would love to see her bring Connor Kennedy as her date.

Makes sense: Katy Perry and Drake, Demi Lovato and Ke$ha

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They're all pals, right?

Makes no sense: Tyler The Creator seated in front of the Olympic USA gymnastics team

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Makes Sense: Andy Samberg and Gotye

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Remember this?

Makes no sense: Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin behind Chris Brown

Whitney Jefferson

Watch out, Missy!