2007 Vintage: The Scholastic Ultraviolet Pen
Buying a neon spy pen at the book fair and using the hidden UV light to read secret cheating answers written on your sleeve during… Read More »2007 Vintage: The Scholastic Ultraviolet Pen
2007 Vintage: The Juno Movie
Why were all the quirky travelers carrying orange Tic-Tacs? Because they wanted to be “indie,” but they just looked like people with very fresh breath.… Read More »2007 Vintage: The Juno Movie
2007 Legacy: The Phoenix Suns “Seven Seconds or Less”
Why were they so fun? Because Steve Nash and Amar’e Stoudemire were playing basketball at 100mph, even if they forgot to play defense. Part of… Read More »2007 Legacy: The Phoenix Suns “Seven Seconds or Less”
2007 Archive: The Gossip “Standing in the Way of Control”
Why Beth Ditto? For the anthem that became the soundtrack to every indie club night from London to New York. Part of the 40 Musician… Read More »2007 Archive: The Gossip “Standing in the Way of Control”
2006 Archive: The Fratellis “Costello Music”
Why “Chelsea Dagger”? For the song that became the mandatory soundtrack for every sports celebration in the Western world. Part of the 41 Musician &… Read More »2006 Archive: The Fratellis “Costello Music”
2006 Classic: The Shakira Fan
“Hips don’t lie… but this flickering bulb definitely does.” Part of the 69 Light Bulb Jokes: 2006 – The Wii-mote Swing archive. Historically Verified
2005 Vintage: The USB Humidifier
Why was the desk foggy? Because 2005-era USB gadgets had officially gone too far. Part of the 81 Office Groaners: The 2005 “Michael Scott &… Read More »2005 Vintage: The USB Humidifier
2005 Vintage: The Best Sound Editing
Why did The Incredibles win? Because “Super-speed” sounds better than “Normal-speed.” Part of the 36 Oscars Jokes: The 2005 “Clint’s Knockout, Jamie’s Soul & Chris… Read More »2005 Vintage: The Best Sound Editing
2004 Classic: The Skype Launch
Why did the lawyer hate Skype? Because he couldn’t charge a “travel fee” for a video call from his living room. Part of the 53… Read More »2004 Classic: The Skype Launch
2004 Legacy: Worst Remake or Sequel
Why Scooby-Doo 2? Because it’s the only sequel that makes you wish the “meddling kids” had never started their van. Part of the 35 Razzie Awards… Read More »2004 Legacy: Worst Remake or Sequel