2013 Classic: The Last Word
Why did the lawyer cross the road? Because the chicken’s Vine went viral and he wanted 20% of the ad revenue. Part of the 46… Read More »2013 Classic: The Last Word
2012 Legacy: The Digital TV Transition Crisis
Screaming at a brand-new digital converter box because a heavy thunderstorm caused the signal to freeze into a pixelated mosaic right in the middle of… Read More »2012 Legacy: The Digital TV Transition Crisis
2011 Classic: Worst Screenplay
Why Jack and Jill? For a script that was clearly just a collection of product placements held together by slapstick. Part of the 41 Razzie Awards… Read More »2011 Classic: Worst Screenplay
2011 Archive: Katy Perry’s Grandmothers
Why was she on a swing? To remind us that “Teenage Dream” was a candy-coated masterpiece, even if her dress looked like it was made… Read More »2011 Archive: Katy Perry’s Grandmothers
2009 Vintage: The Dr. Horrible’s Cameo
Why? Because the internet-only musical proved that you can win an Emmy without ever being on a “real” TV channel. Part of the 36 Emmy… Read More »2009 Vintage: The Dr. Horrible’s Cameo
2009 Vintage: The Facebook Page Transformation
The college ministry leader officially converting the church’s web presence into a public “Facebook Page,” sparking a massive debate among the older trustees who are… Read More »2009 Vintage: The Facebook Page Transformation
2009 Vintage: The Invictus
I told her I’m the master of my fate. She said, “And I’m the captain of your weekend plans.” Part of the 63 Marriage Jokes:… Read More »2009 Vintage: The Invictus
2009 Classic: The Touchscreen Over-Tap
Swiping an index finger across a brand-new smartphone screen with so much physical force that you are completely convinced you will crack the liquid crystal… Read More »2009 Classic: The Touchscreen Over-Tap
2008 Legacy: The Text Message Prayer Failure
The prayer group leader attempting to send an urgent request via text message, only to spend five dollars because the message exceeded the 160-character limit… Read More »2008 Legacy: The Text Message Prayer Failure
2007 Classic: The OneRepublic
“Apologize.” I told her it’s too late to apologize. She said, “Good, because I wasn’t going to anyway.” Part of the 64 Marriage Jokes: The… Read More »2007 Classic: The OneRepublic