2014 Vintage: The 2014 Final Industry Vibe
Why a shift? Because it was the year of “Prestige Action”—where blockbusters got smart, indies got loud, and we all realized that a talking tree… Read More »2014 Vintage: The 2014 Final Industry Vibe
2014 Vintage: The Scared Road
Why was the highway so stressed? It had too many “pave-ment” issues. Part of the 46 Original Dad Jokes: The 2014 “Ice Bucket” Edition archive.… Read More »2014 Vintage: The Scared Road
2013 Archive: The Long-Distance Calling Card Relic
Keeping a secret compartment in a leather wallet dedicated entirely to plastic minute cards, even though your cell phone plan has included unlimited nationwide calling… Read More »2013 Archive: The Long-Distance Calling Card Relic
2012 Legacy: The Frank Ocean “Channel Orange” Masterpiece
Why the “Thinkin Bout You”? Because Frank released a generational R&B album that was so honest and beautiful it made every other artist in 2012… Read More »2012 Legacy: The Frank Ocean “Channel Orange” Masterpiece
2012 Classic: The Total Recall
I told her I have fake memories. She said, “Good, then fake a memory of me telling you to do the dishes and go do… Read More »2012 Classic: The Total Recall
2011 Archive: The Amazing Race’s 8th Win
Why? Because watching people cry while looking for a clue in a spice market in India is a timeless American tradition. Part of the 40… Read More »2011 Archive: The Amazing Race’s 8th Win
2010 Archive: The 10 Nominee Rule
Why did they expand the Best Picture category? Because the Academy wanted to make sure they never snub another Dark Knight, and so District 9… Read More »2010 Archive: The 10 Nominee Rule
2009 Archive: The Bruno
We saw the movie. We were traumatized. We haven’t looked at each other the same way since. Part of the 63 Marriage Jokes: The 2009… Read More »2009 Archive: The Bruno
2008 Classic: The Sarah Palin Impression
Why was nobody taking Dad seriously? Because every time he tried to talk about politics, Aunt Susan replied with Tina Fey’s SNL quotes about “seeing… Read More »2008 Classic: The Sarah Palin Impression
2008 Classic: The 2008 Final Grammy Vibe
Why was it a milestone? Because it was the night the “Beehive” (Amy) met the “Boss” (Bruce) and a “Jazz Legend” (Herbie) reminded everyone that… Read More »2008 Classic: The 2008 Final Grammy Vibe