2002 Vintage: The “Nelly” Band-Aid
Why did the trick-or-treater have a bandage on his cheek for no reason? Because Nelly made “facial injuries” a fashion statement in 2002. Part of… Read More »2002 Vintage: The “Nelly” Band-Aid
2001 Vintage: The Flash 5.0
Why was the website so “interactive”? You had to follow a moving dot just to find the “Contact Us” page. Part of the 79 Office… Read More »2001 Vintage: The Flash 5.0
2001 Vintage: The Sleep Study
“You stop breathing 15 times a night.” “Is that a record?” “No, but it’s definitely a reason to buy a machine that makes you look… Read More »2001 Vintage: The Sleep Study
2000 Archive: Joe Lieberman
Why was he a historic VP pick? Because he was the first Jewish candidate on a major ticket, and he spent the whole campaign trying… Read More »2000 Archive: Joe Lieberman
1999 Vintage: The blink-182 “Enema of the State”
Why the running naked? For the album that made pop-punk the official religion of every 13-year-old with a skateboard. Part of the 42 Musician &… Read More »1999 Vintage: The blink-182 “Enema of the State”
1999 Archive: The Ben
Knock, knock. / Who’s there? / Ben. / Ben who? / Ben waiting for this century to end! Part of the 48 Classic Knock-Knock Jokes:… Read More »1999 Archive: The Ben
1999 Classic: The Y2K Grading Panic
Why was the principal frantically printing out every single student’s report card in December? Because the IT guy convinced him that the school’s computer system… Read More »1999 Classic: The Y2K Grading Panic
1998 Vintage: Paula Cole’s Armpits
Why was “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” a talking point? Because Paula Cole showed up with natural body hair, and the 1998 media reacted… Read More »1998 Vintage: Paula Cole’s Armpits
1998 Legacy: The Best Original Dramatic Score
Why did James Horner win? Because he managed to turn a sinking ship into a three-hour lullaby. Part of the 41 Oscars Jokes: The 1998… Read More »1998 Legacy: The Best Original Dramatic Score
1998 Legacy: The Ketchup
Knock, knock. / Who’s there? / Ketchup. / Ketchup who? / Ketchup with the new millennium soon! Part of the 33 Classic Knock-Knock Jokes: The… Read More »1998 Legacy: The Ketchup