1999 Archive: The Wireless
We got a cordless phone with a range of 100 feet. Now my wife can yell at me from the backyard while I’m in the… Read More »1999 Archive: The Wireless
1998 Classic: The Spice Girls (Geri Leaves)
Why the heartbreak? For the day Ginger Spice left the group, causing a global crisis that felt bigger than the actual stock market crash. Part… Read More »1998 Classic: The Spice Girls (Geri Leaves)
1998 Legacy: The Bowling Shoes
A guy tries to walk into a bar wearing bowling shoes. The bouncer says, “Rentals stay at the alley, buddy.” Part of the 76 Bar… Read More »1998 Legacy: The Bowling Shoes
1997 Vintage: The Teenie Beanie Baby Craze
People are buying 20 Happy Meals just for a tiny stuffed moose. This is the peak of capitalism. Part of the 59 Observational One-Liners: The… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Teenie Beanie Baby Craze
1997 Classic: The Best Screenplay (Adapted)
Why was Sling Blade a lock? Because Billy Bob Thornton wrote a character that made everyone in Hollywood want to order a “Big’un.” Part of… Read More »1997 Classic: The Best Screenplay (Adapted)
1997 Archive: The Tiger’s Masters
Why was the Masters leaderboard so lonely? Because 21-year-old Tiger Woods won by 12 strokes, making every other golfer look like they were playing with… Read More »1997 Archive: The Tiger’s Masters
1996 Vintage: The High-Top Sneaker Usher
A teenage usher wearing pumped-up basketball shoes with his dress pants, clicking the air valves during the collection basket passing. Part of the 37 Religious… Read More »1996 Vintage: The High-Top Sneaker Usher
1995 Classic: Bill Clinton’s Saxophone
Why was Bill Clinton the most popular guest at every 1995 gala? Because he was the only President who could play “Heartbreak Hotel” on the… Read More »1995 Classic: Bill Clinton’s Saxophone