2000 Legacy: The “Vinsanity” Dunk
Why did the French center, Frédéric Weis, retire in his head? Because Vince Carter jumped over a 7-foot-2 human being in the Olympics, effectively ending a career… Read More »2000 Legacy: The “Vinsanity” Dunk
1999 Legacy: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
Why the Beastie Boys for “Intergalactic”? Because “another dimension” was exactly where the Grammys were headed in 1999. Part of the 39 Grammy Jokes: The… Read More »1999 Legacy: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
1999 Classic: The MLS Cup
Why was D.C. United so greedy? Because they won their third title in four years, making the rest of the league wonder if they could… Read More »1999 Classic: The MLS Cup
1999 Classic: The Cargo Pants Peak
They have pockets inside the pockets now. He lost his wallet for three days inside his own trousers. Part of the 60 Marriage Jokes: The… Read More »1999 Classic: The Cargo Pants Peak
1998 Legacy: Best New Age Album
Why Canyon Lullaby? To soothe the audience after the “Soy Bomb” guy was tackled. Part of the 38 Grammy Jokes: The 1998 “Time Out of… Read More »1998 Legacy: Best New Age Album
1998 Archive: The New Yorker
“Hey! I’m walkin’ here! Change your own bulb!” Part of the 71 Light Bulb Jokes: The 1998 Retro Edition archive. Historically Verified
1997 Legacy: The IRS Reform
Why did the President support IRS changes in ’97? Because he figured if the voters were going to be mad at someone, it might as… Read More »1997 Legacy: The IRS Reform
1996 Vintage: The DVD Enthusiast
“I’m not changing it until they release the ‘Special Edition’ bulb with director’s commentary.” Part of the 50 Light Bulb Jokes: The 1996 Retro Edition… Read More »1996 Vintage: The DVD Enthusiast
1996 Archive: The Briefcase Update
How do you spot a modern lawyer in ’96? He’s the one with a laptop battery in his briefcase that only lasts 15 minutes. Part… Read More »1996 Archive: The Briefcase Update
1996 Vintage: Outstanding Lead Actor (Drama)
Why Dennis Franz? Because he’s the only man who can win an Emmy while looking like he just finished a 12-hour shift at a construction… Read More »1996 Vintage: Outstanding Lead Actor (Drama)