Why did she win Supporting Actress? For CJ Cregg, the woman who single-handedly made the White House Press Briefing look like an Olympic sport. Part… Read More »2000 Archive: The Allison Janney Breakthrough
One, but the bulb is 128-bit and ahead of its time. Part of the 62 Light Bulb Jokes: The 1999 Retro Edition archive. Historically Verified
Why was “earthquake diplomacy” a thing? Because it took a massive disaster for Greece and Turkey to realize that helping each other dig out of… Read More »1999 Archive: The Earthquake in Turkey
Why the buzz? For proving that Matt Groening’s version of the year 3000 involves just as many delivery scams as 1999. Part of the 40… Read More »1999 Vintage: The Futurama Debut
Why did he win again? Because his physical comedy is so good, it makes actual silent film stars look clumsy. Part of the 41 Emmy… Read More »1998 Legacy: The David Hyde Pierce Hat-Trick
The worship coordinator using a damp tissue to hurriedly wipe down an overhead projector transparency sheet, leaving a massive, dark smear that makes the lyrics… Read More »1998 Classic: The Overhead Slide Smudge
What’s the difference between an accordion and a trampoline? You take your shoes off to jump on a trampoline. Part of the 54 Essential Dad… Read More »1997 Legacy: The Broken Accordion
Why Chris Tucker? For a performance so loud and high-pitched it made the futuristic aliens look like they were on a library field trip. Part… Read More »1997 Classic: The Fifth Element Fashion
Why did the family vacation feel like a bus trip? Because the 1997 Dodge Caravan had more cup holders than the family had actual drinks.… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Minivan Craze
Why did the dad take his car to the car wash with the windows down? He wanted to give his “interior” a fresh start. Part… Read More »1996 Vintage: The Car Wash
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