2000 Archive: The “What a Girl Wants” Era
Why was the lemonade stand so empowering? Because Christina Aguilera was the voice of the summer, and she wanted a 50-cent tip for every cup.… Read More »2000 Archive: The “What a Girl Wants” Era
1999 Classic: The eBay
My wife sold our “antique” toaster for fifty dollars. Then she spent sixty dollars on shipping. I’m starting to think this “internet auction” thing is… Read More »1999 Classic: The eBay
1998 Vintage: The Ricky Martin “La Copa de la Vida”
Why did the 4th feel like the World Cup? Because the “Un, Dos, Tres” beat had everyone shaking their hips regardless of their rhythm. Part… Read More »1998 Vintage: The Ricky Martin “La Copa de la Vida”
1998 Archive: The Hearing Aid Feedback Chorus
Causing a loud, metallic whistling sound to fill the local restaurant because the ear device is pressing directly against the plastic frame of a pair… Read More »1998 Archive: The Hearing Aid Feedback Chorus
1997 Legacy: The Phone Bill
Why did the lawyer’s phone bill have a 400% markup? He charged himself for the time he spent talking to his own mother. Part of… Read More »1997 Legacy: The Phone Bill
1997 Legacy: Aqua (Barbie Girl)
Why was Barbie so “fantastic”? Because in 1997, we decided that plastic life was better than real life, as long as it had a Europop… Read More »1997 Legacy: Aqua (Barbie Girl)
1996 Legacy: The Web
I’m starting a business selling computer parts on that new “web” thing. It’s a site for sore eyes. Part of the 61 Classic Punny One-Liners:… Read More »1996 Legacy: The Web
1996 Legacy: The Ransom Intensity
Why Mel Gibson? For making “Give me back my son!” the second most shouted phrase of 1996 (right after “Show me the money!”). Part of… Read More »1996 Legacy: The Ransom Intensity
1996 Archive: The Dad’s Car
Why did the dad put a “Sold” sign on his car? He wanted to “drive” a hard bargain. Part of the 61 Classic Dad Jokes:… Read More »1996 Archive: The Dad’s Car
1995 Legacy: The Poet
I’m a poet. I’m just verse-atile. Part of the 51 Punny One-Liners: The 1995 Retro Edition archive. Historically Verified