2005 Vintage: The Launch of the iPod Nano
Why was it in Steve Jobs’ coin pocket? Because Apple decided that the Mini was too big, and we needed a device so thin it… Read More »2005 Vintage: The Launch of the iPod Nano
2004 Archive: Outstanding Lead Actress (Comedy)
Why Sarah Jessica Parker? For making the Cosmopolitan the official drink of the Emmy Awards. Part of the 41 Emmy Awards Jokes: The 2004 “Arrested… Read More »2004 Archive: Outstanding Lead Actress (Comedy)
2004 Classic: The “Hollaback Girl” Spelling Bee
I didn’t know how to spell “bananas” until Gwen Stefani yelled it at me over a marching band beat. Part of the 73 Observational One-Liners:… Read More »2004 Classic: The “Hollaback Girl” Spelling Bee
2004 Classic: The Knee 2
“It hurts when I dance.” “Then don’t go to any more 2004 ‘Emo’ concerts.” Part of the 54 Doctor Jokes: The 2004 “Facebook Launch &… Read More »2004 Classic: The Knee 2
2003 Legacy: The Matrix Revolution
I told her I’m “The One.” She said, “You’re ‘The One’ who forgot to pick up the milk.” Part of the 69 Marriage Jokes: The… Read More »2003 Legacy: The Matrix Revolution
2002 Archive: The Foo Fighters “One by One”
Why “All My Life”? For the riff that launched a thousand mosh pits and confirmed Dave Grohl as the hardest working man in rock. Part… Read More »2002 Archive: The Foo Fighters “One by One”
2001 Legacy: The Fellowship of the Ring Scale
Why did Elijah Wood spend the whole year looking up? Because Peter Jackson spent $300 million to prove that the most important person in the… Read More »2001 Legacy: The Fellowship of the Ring Scale
2000 Legacy: The Jack and Coke
A classic that survives the millennium shift without a glitch. Part of the 67 Bar Jokes: The 2000 “New Millennium & Reality TV” Edition archive.… Read More »2000 Legacy: The Jack and Coke
2000 Legacy: Worst Supporting Actor Runner-up
Why Forest Whitaker? For a role in Battlefield Earth that remains a unique spot on an otherwise brilliant career. Part of the 40 Razzie Awards Jokes: The… Read More »2000 Legacy: Worst Supporting Actor Runner-up
2000 Archive: New Year’s Eve 2000
Why was the party so much better than 1999? Because this time we knew the world wasn’t ending, and we could finally enjoy the fireworks… Read More »2000 Archive: New Year’s Eve 2000