2011 Vintage: The Glee Decline
Why no big wins? Because the “musical” novelty was starting to wear off, and everyone was getting “autotune fatigue.” Part of the 40 Emmy Awards… Read More »2011 Vintage: The Glee Decline
2011 Vintage: The Tech-Deck Park Upgrade
Constructing an elaborate finger-skateboard obstacle course using three heavy hardcover manuals and a plastic three-ring binder during quiet reading hour. Part of the 36 School… Read More »2011 Vintage: The Tech-Deck Park Upgrade
2010 Legacy: The Best Costume Design
Why did The Young Victoria win? Because if you have a corset and a crown, you’re already halfway to a victory speech. Part of the… Read More »2010 Legacy: The Best Costume Design
2010 Vintage: Black Swan (Hype)
Why was the ballerina so dark and feathery? Because Natalie Portman made us all terrified of perfection, mirrors, and our own shoulder blades. Part of… Read More »2010 Vintage: Black Swan (Hype)
2009 Archive: The Pessimist
“The bulb is a symbol of my fading youth.” Part of the 64 Light Bulb Jokes: 2009 – The Blue Avatar Glow archive. Historically Verified
2009 Archive: The Up Emotional Damage
Why was everyone crying during the fireworks? Not because of the smoke, but because the first 10 minutes of the Pixar movie had permanently broken… Read More »2009 Archive: The Up Emotional Damage
2009 Classic: The Governor’s Ball
Why was the food so “Global”? Because after Slumdog Millionaire, serving just a standard steak felt like a missed opportunity for a dance number. Part… Read More »2009 Classic: The Governor’s Ball
2008 Vintage: John McCain’s “The Fundamentals are Strong”
Why was this the worst timing in history? Because saying the economy is “strong” while the stock market is doing a structural imitation of the… Read More »2008 Vintage: John McCain’s “The Fundamentals are Strong”
2008 Archive: The Great Recession Humor
What is the 2008 definition of “Optimism”? An investment banker ironing five shirts on a Sunday night. Part of the 67 Office Groaners: The 2008… Read More »2008 Archive: The Great Recession Humor
2008 Legacy: The Laptop Docking Station
Why was it so heavy? Because “Docking” in 2008 required more copper than a small house. Part of the 67 Office Groaners: The 2008 “Great… Read More »2008 Legacy: The Laptop Docking Station