2012 Vintage: The M-23 Rebellion in Congo
Why was the world ignoring it? Because it’s hard to trend on Twitter when you’re not a “Mayan Apocalypse” or a “Gangnam Style” dancer. Part… Read More »2012 Vintage: The M-23 Rebellion in Congo
2010 Archive: The Meryl Streep “Julie & Julia” Nod
Why was she there? Because Meryl Streep as Julia Child is the only thing more comforting than actual butter. Part of the 39 Oscars Jokes:… Read More »2010 Archive: The Meryl Streep “Julie & Julia” Nod
2008 Archive: Kung Fu Panda
Why was Jack Black a bear? Because in 2008, we learned that there is no “secret ingredient” to being a hero—just a lot of dumplings.… Read More »2008 Archive: Kung Fu Panda
2008 Archive: The Word 2008 Formatting Panic
The entire computer literacy class groaning because Microsoft changed the interface and nobody could figure out how to make a classic rainbow 3D title anymore.… Read More »2008 Archive: The Word 2008 Formatting Panic
2007 Legacy: The Launch of “BioShock”
Why did we go under the sea? Because 2007 taught us that “A man chooses, a slave obeys,” and that giant guys in diving suits… Read More »2007 Legacy: The Launch of “BioShock”
2007 Classic: The Jack Black & Will Ferrell Number
Why did they sing about “Comedians not winning”? Because it’s the only truth ever spoken during an Oscar ceremony. Part of the 41 Oscars Jokes:… Read More »2007 Classic: The Jack Black & Will Ferrell Number
2007 Vintage: The Library
Why did the lawyer sue the library? For having “Free Books” that competed with his “Paid Advice.” Part of the 49 Lawyer Jokes: The 2007… Read More »2007 Vintage: The Library
2006 Archive: The New Orleans Saints Return
Why was the Superdome crying? Because after Hurricane Katrina, the Saints returned home and blocked a punt in the first minute, giving a broken city… Read More »2006 Archive: The New Orleans Saints Return
2005 Vintage: The Zathura Board Game
Why Jon Favreau? For proving that Jumanji in space is actually a great idea, especially if it stars a tiny Josh Hutcherson and Kristen Stewart.… Read More »2005 Vintage: The Zathura Board Game
2005 Legacy: The Schizophrenia
“Doctor, I think I have a split personality.” “Fine, both of you sit down and that’ll be double the fee.” Part of the 62 Doctor… Read More »2005 Legacy: The Schizophrenia