Why was the Pentagon confused in ’97? Because they were still trying to figure out if “Ask” meant “Email” and “Tell” meant “Instant Message.” Part… Read More »1997 Vintage: The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Review
Why were the doctors wrong? Because they said Evander shouldn’t fight, but he went out and bullied Tyson like he was a sparring partner. Part… Read More »1996 Archive: The Holyfield Heart
Why did Hillary write a book about a village? Because after the healthcare fail, she realized it was easier to get an entire African village… Read More »1996 Archive: Hillary Clinton & “It Takes a Village”
“Doctor, I’m addicted to the 11 o’clock news.” “Don’t worry, it’s just a 24-hour bug.” Part of the 55 Doctor Jokes: The 1996 “Managed Care… Read More »1996 Archive: The Modern Medicine
Why didn’t Ang Lee get a Best Director nomination? Because the Academy figured the movie was so well-made, it must have directed itself. Part of… Read More »1996 Classic: The “Sense and Sensibility” Snub
Why was he nominated? To prove that being one half of a power couple means you both get to bring a statue home eventually. Part… Read More »1996 Vintage: The Tim Robbins Direction
Why Demi Moore? For proving that “method acting” as a stripper mostly involves looking bored while men throw money at you. Part of the 38… Read More »1996 Legacy: Worst Actress
Why was the breakroom TV always on CNN? Because 1996 was the year we realized news never stops. Part of the 68 Office Groaners: The… Read More »1996 Classic: The 24-Hour News
Why Kelsey Grammer? For proving that “I’m listening” is the most profitable catchphrase in psychiatry. Part of the 36 Emmy Awards Jokes: The 1995 “Frasier,… Read More »1995 Legacy: Outstanding Lead Actor (Comedy)
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