1999 Vintage: The Online Research
“I found my symptoms on a website,” the patient said. The doctor replied, “Well, the website says you’re a toaster. I think we need a… Read More »1999 Vintage: The Online Research
1999 Classic: The Bicentennial Man
Why the robot? For a Robin Williams movie that tried to make us love a tin man over 200 years, but mostly just made us… Read More »1999 Classic: The Bicentennial Man
1998 Legacy: The Harry Potter US Launch
American kids are finally getting the book, and we’re all trying to figure out what a “crumpet” or “platform 9 3/4” is. Part of the… Read More »1998 Legacy: The Harry Potter US Launch
1997 Archive: The Starbucks Cup Confusion
I just want a “medium” coffee, but the barista insists I call it a “Grande” or she won’t acknowledge my existence. Part of the 59… Read More »1997 Archive: The Starbucks Cup Confusion
1996 Archive: The Larry Sanders Satire
Why was it hit? For being a show about a talk show that was funnier—and significantly more cynical—than the actual Emmys. Part of the 39… Read More »1996 Archive: The Larry Sanders Satire
1996 Classic: The English Patient
My wife loved it. I woke up during the credits and asked if they ever actually found the patient. Part of the 55 Marriage Jokes:… Read More »1996 Classic: The English Patient
1995 Classic: The Windows 95 Midnight Launch
Standing in a massive line outside an electronics store at midnight sharp just to buy a heavy cardboard box containing a software operating system upgrade… Read More »1995 Classic: The Windows 95 Midnight Launch