2004 Classic: The New Year’s Eve 2005
Why was the traveler relieved? Because 2004 was the year of the “Flip,” and he was ready to “Slide” into whatever 2005 had in store.… Read More »2004 Classic: The New Year’s Eve 2005
2004 Archive: The Potato
I’m a “couch” potato with a laptop. Part of the 136 Classic Punny One-Liners: The Social Network Dawn (2004) archive. Historically Verified
2004 Legacy: The Launch of Flickr
Why were we sharing photos? Because before Instagram, we had a place where we could upload high-resolution pictures of our cats and organize them with… Read More »2004 Legacy: The Launch of Flickr
2003 Archive: The “Coalition” Flags
Why were there so many? To make sure that even if a country sent three guys and a toaster, they still got their flag on… Read More »2003 Archive: The “Coalition” Flags
2002 Legacy: The Senegal Surprise
Why was France crying in the World Cup opener? Because the defending champions lost to Senegal, proving that in soccer, having the best trophy doesn’t… Read More »2002 Legacy: The Senegal Surprise
2002 Vintage: The Friends “Better Late Than Never” Win
Why did they win Best Comedy in Season 8? Because the Academy realized that six people drinking coffee for a decade without jobs was actually… Read More »2002 Vintage: The Friends “Better Late Than Never” Win
2002 Vintage: The Flip-Phone Reflex
I told the doctor my ear was sore. He said, “Stop snapping your phone shut with your face. It’s called ‘Motorola Migraine’.” Part of the… Read More »2002 Vintage: The Flip-Phone Reflex
2001 Vintage: The Little Dog
What kind of dog does a scientist have? A “Lab-rador.” Part of the 53 Original Dad Jokes: The 2001 Digital Frontier Edition archive. Historically Verified
2001 Classic: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Hype)
Why were there so many kids with lightning bolt scars? Because the first movie was weeks away, and if you didn’t have round glasses and… Read More »2001 Classic: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Hype)
2001 Vintage: The MP3 Choir Debate
The music director calling an emergency meeting to discuss whether using downloaded digital music files from a computer is a spiritual violation of copyright rules.… Read More »2001 Vintage: The MP3 Choir Debate