1999 Classic: The Lou Bega “Mambo No. 5” Mystery
Why all the names? For a song that taught every man in 1999 a list of women’s names he would never actually meet. Part of… Read More »1999 Classic: The Lou Bega “Mambo No. 5” Mystery
1999 Classic: The Inspector Gadget
“Go-go-gadget light bulb!” Part of the 62 Light Bulb Jokes: The 1999 Retro Edition archive. Historically Verified
1999 Classic: Worst Actor
Why Adam Sandler? For making “baby talk” a legitimate acting choice for a 33-year-old man. Part of the 34 Razzie Awards Jokes: The 1999 “Jar… Read More »1999 Classic: Worst Actor
1998 Vintage: The “Slide” Goo Goo Dolls
Another song about sliding into someone’s life. 1998 is very concerned with friction-based metaphors. Part of the 74 Observational One-Liners: The 1998 Retro Edition archive.… Read More »1998 Vintage: The “Slide” Goo Goo Dolls
1997 Archive: The “Will Smith” Style
One, but he has to make it look “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It.” Part of the 68 Light Bulb Jokes: The 1997 Retro Edition archive. Historically… Read More »1997 Archive: The “Will Smith” Style
1997 Vintage: The Internet
She thinks the “World Wide Web” is a plot by spiders to take over the living room. Part of the 68 Mother-in-Law Jokes: The 1997… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Internet
1997 Legacy: The VCR Midnight Clock Curse
Accepting that the digital timer under the television screen will flash “12:00” for the rest of eternity because the user manual was lost during the… Read More »1997 Legacy: The VCR Midnight Clock Curse
1997 Archive: The “Candle in the Wind” Wait
Why was the mood a bit soft? Because 1997 was the year of huge celebrity transitions, and every radio station was playing Elton John on… Read More »1997 Archive: The “Candle in the Wind” Wait
1996 Legacy: The Demi Sweep
Why did Striptease win 6 Razzies? Because Demi Moore managed to make a movie about professional stripping feel as exciting as watching paint dry—if the… Read More »1996 Legacy: The Demi Sweep
1995 Classic: The Pulp Fiction Snub
Why didn’t Quentin Tarantino win Best Picture? Because the Academy decided that while “Royale with Cheese” is a great line, “Life is like a box… Read More »1995 Classic: The Pulp Fiction Snub