2000 Classic: The Blair Witch Sequel
Why did Book of Shadows win Worst Remake or Sequel? Because it managed to take a spooky forest and turn it into a confusing, drug-fueled college trip… Read More »2000 Classic: The Blair Witch Sequel
1999 Classic: Ricky Martin
Why was everyone “Livin’ La Vida Loca”? Because in 1999, we realized that if you shake your hips enough, nobody cares if they don’t understand… Read More »1999 Classic: Ricky Martin
1998 Archive: The Modern Patient
“I read on the internet that I have three weeks to live.” “The internet also says I’m a billionaire. We’re both disappointed.” Part of the… Read More »1998 Archive: The Modern Patient
1997 Archive: The Campaign Finance Probe
Why was Janet Reno so busy? Because “fundraising” in 1997 had become a competitive sport with more rules than the NFL and fewer referees. Part… Read More »1997 Archive: The Campaign Finance Probe
1997 Vintage: The Tupperware Ledger
The fellowship hall kitchen containing a massive collection of plastic containers with names written on masking tape from events that occurred during the Bush administration.… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Tupperware Ledger
1996 Vintage: The Telecommunications Act Signature
Why did Clinton sign the ’96 Telecom Act? To ensure that in the 21st century, every American could be reached by spam mail at record-breaking… Read More »1996 Vintage: The Telecommunications Act Signature
1995 Vintage: The Isabel
Knock, knock. / Who’s there? / Isabel. / Isabel who? / Isabel necessary on a door that knocks? Part of the 51 Classic Knock-Knock Jokes:… Read More »1995 Vintage: The Isabel
1995 Legacy: The Vacuum Cleaner Logic
What is the difference between a lawyer and a vacuum cleaner? A vacuum cleaner has the dirt bag on the inside. Part of the 48… Read More »1995 Legacy: The Vacuum Cleaner Logic
1995 Legacy: Stealth Technology Hype
Why was everyone talking about the F-117 Nighthawk in 1995? Because the military spent billions to make a plane that was invisible to radar, but… Read More »1995 Legacy: Stealth Technology Hype
1995 Classic: The Unabomber Manifesto
Why were politicians actually reading the newspaper? Because the FBI forced the Washington Post to publish a 35,000-word essay that made most Senate speeches look… Read More »1995 Classic: The Unabomber Manifesto