1998 Classic: The Mechanical Pencil War
The high-stakes trade economy surrounding 0.7mm lead refills when the school store ran out of stock. Part of the 33 School & Teacher Jokes: The… Read More »1998 Classic: The Mechanical Pencil War
1997 Classic: The Austin Powers Teeth
Why was Mike Myers a genius? Because he realized that in 1997, the world was tired of serious spies and just wanted a man with… Read More »1997 Classic: The Austin Powers Teeth
1996 Classic: The “Il Postino” Love
Why was the Italian film so popular? Because the Academy loves any movie where a postman is more romantic than a billionaire. Part of the… Read More »1996 Classic: The “Il Postino” Love
1996 Archive: The Nintendo 64 White House Christmas
Why didn’t the President get an N64 in 1996? Because the Secret Service decided the 3D graphics were so realistic, Bill might try to “veto”… Read More »1996 Archive: The Nintendo 64 White House Christmas
1996 Archive: The Encarta 96 Sermon Check
The pastor proudly citing the Microsoft Encarta CD-ROM encyclopedia during his Sunday sermon to prove that ancient Rome actually had paved roads. Part of the… Read More »1996 Archive: The Encarta 96 Sermon Check
1996 Classic: The Game Quake
Why was everything so brown? Because in 1996, we decided that 50 shades of sludge was the only acceptable color palette for a hardcore soldier.… Read More »1996 Classic: The Game Quake
1995 Legacy: The HMO
Why did the 1995 doctor cross the road? Because his HMO told him the patient on the other side was out of network. Part of… Read More »1995 Legacy: The HMO