2015 Legacy: The Jane the Virgin Snub
Why was Gina Rodriguez ignored? Because the Academy wasn’t ready to admit that a telenovela parody was the smartest thing on TV. Part of the… Read More »2015 Legacy: The Jane the Virgin Snub
2014 Archive: Pharrell Williams (Happy)
Why was this song everywhere? Because in 2014, it was legally required to be “Happy” at weddings, funerals, and even while waiting for a root… Read More »2014 Archive: Pharrell Williams (Happy)
2014 Archive: The Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong
Why were students carrying umbrellas in the sun? To prove that you can’t rain on a parade for democracy, especially when the “rain” is actually… Read More »2014 Archive: The Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong
2014 Vintage: Transformers
Age of Extinction’s Logic: Why was Michael Bay back in the spotlight? Because when your plot involves “Transformium” and Mark Wahlberg fighting metal dinosaurs, the script… Read More »2014 Vintage: Transformers
2014 Legacy: The “Selfie Stick” Invasion
Why was the ghost holding a metal pole? Because he wanted to take a group photo with his “squad,” but he ended up just hitting… Read More »2014 Legacy: The “Selfie Stick” Invasion
2013 Legacy: The Launch of the “Billion Dollar” Instagram Sale (Aftermath)
Why was everyone still taking photos of lattes? Because we realized that Facebook owning our memories wasn’t going to stop us from using the Nashville filter on… Read More »2013 Legacy: The Launch of the “Billion Dollar” Instagram Sale (Aftermath)
2013 Vintage: The Despicable Me 2 Fan
“I’m happy! …Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof (or a light)!” Part of the 58 Light Bulb Jokes: 2013 –… Read More »2013 Vintage: The Despicable Me 2 Fan
2012 Classic: Best Dance/Electronic Album
Why Skrillex? Because he made “noise” sound like “gold.” Part of the 38 Grammy Jokes: The 2012 “Rolling in the Deep & The Adele Sweep”… Read More »2012 Classic: Best Dance/Electronic Album
2012 Archive: The Starbucks Fan
“One Venti-Watt, extra hot, with a pump of hazelnut.” Part of the 73 Light Bulb Jokes: 2012 – The Mayan Countdown archive. Historically Verified
2012 Vintage: The Diary
Her diary entry: “December 21st. The world didn’t end. I guess I’ll have to finish that lecture on the son-in-law’s posture after all.” Part of… Read More »2012 Vintage: The Diary