2003 Classic: Ashanti’s Debut
Why was she everywhere? Because in 2002-2003, if a song didn’t feature Ashanti giggling in the intro, it wasn’t allowed on the radio. Part of… Read More »2003 Classic: Ashanti’s Debut
2003 Classic: The Mars Volta “De-Loused in the Comatorium”
Why the hair? For the most insane progressive rock of the year that literally blew out speakers. Part of the 38 Musician & Rock Star… Read More »2003 Classic: The Mars Volta “De-Loused in the Comatorium”
2003 Vintage: The Linkin Park
“In the end, it doesn’t even matter!” “It matters to the credit card company, trust me.” Part of the 55 Adult Jokes: The 2003 “In Da… Read More »2003 Vintage: The Linkin Park
2003 Archive: The Camera Phone Fever
Why were all the office photos so vertical and blurry? Because the Sony Ericsson T610 made everyone look like they were made of Lego bricks. Part of… Read More »2003 Archive: The Camera Phone Fever
2003 Archive: The Gym Locker
Why did the locker go to school? To get “smarter” about safety. Part of the 54 Original Dad Jokes: The 2003 “Finding Nemo” Edition archive.… Read More »2003 Archive: The Gym Locker
2002 Archive: The Harry Potter 2
A guy asks for a “Chamber of Secrets” cocktail. The bartender gives him a mystery shot and says, “The secret is, it’s mostly gin.” Part… Read More »2002 Archive: The Harry Potter 2
2002 Vintage: The Bernie Mac Show Buzz
Why was it fresh? Because he was the first man on TV to admit that raising kids is a tactical warfare situation. Part of the… Read More »2002 Vintage: The Bernie Mac Show Buzz
2002 Vintage: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Why was there Windex everywhere? Because Nia Vardalos convinced the entire world that glass cleaner could fix a zit, a bruise, and a broken heart.… Read More »2002 Vintage: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
2001 Vintage: The Bonn Agreement
Why were they meeting in Germany for Afghanistan? To pick a new leader who looked good in a cape (Hamid Karzai) and could convince the… Read More »2001 Vintage: The Bonn Agreement
2001 Vintage: The JSF Winner (F-35)
Why did Lockheed Martin win the X-35 contract in 2001? Because they promised a plane that could do everything for everyone—the military equivalent of a… Read More »2001 Vintage: The JSF Winner (F-35)