2002 Archive: The Detroit Red Wings
Why were they the “All-Star Team”? Because their roster had so many Hall of Famers that the bench had a higher combined IQ than most… Read More »2002 Archive: The Detroit Red Wings
2002 Vintage: The Doris Roberts Repeat
Why Marie Barone again? For proving that a meddling mother-in-law is the ultimate final boss of comedy. Part of the 41 Emmy Awards Jokes: The… Read More »2002 Vintage: The Doris Roberts Repeat
2002 Vintage: Jennifer Lopez’s Year
Why was she nominated for Enough and Maid in Manhattan? Because the Razzies felt that 2002 was the year J-Lo decided to test exactly how many clichés an… Read More »2002 Vintage: Jennifer Lopez’s Year
2002 Classic: Pervez Musharraf’s Referendum
Why did the Pakistani General win five more years? Because in 2002, “Democracy” in Pakistan meant “The guy with the most medals says he won,… Read More »2002 Classic: Pervez Musharraf’s Referendum
2001 Archive: The 2001 Reality
We thought the new millennium would be all silver suits and space travel. Turns out it’s just Harry Potter and better hair gel. Part of… Read More »2001 Archive: The 2001 Reality
2001 Classic: The Insert
I’m a surgeon. I’m just “operating.” Part of the 101 Classic Punny One-Liners: The Odyssey Edition (2001) archive. Historically Verified
2000 Vintage: The Comic Sans Warning
The parish announcement regarding a serious financial deficit being printed entirely in a bubbly, cartoonish font because it was the secretary’s favorite new style. Part… Read More »2000 Vintage: The Comic Sans Warning
2000 Vintage: The Commercial Length Crisis
Why was it mocked? Because in 2000, you could finish an entire dot-com startup’s lifecycle during the time it took to get to the Best… Read More »2000 Vintage: The Commercial Length Crisis
1998 Legacy: Windows 98
Why did the family computer keep restarting? Because Dad tried to install the “New and Improved” Windows, and it blue-screened right as the gravy hit… Read More »1998 Legacy: Windows 98
1998 Archive: Best Pop Vocal Album
Why did Hourglass by James Taylor win? Because the Grammys will always find a way to give James Taylor a trophy, even if the year… Read More »1998 Archive: Best Pop Vocal Album