2001 Classic: The Checkbook Ledger Gridlock
Halting a supermarket checkout line for five minutes to manually balance a paper checkbook down to the exact penny for a single bottle of prune… Read More »2001 Classic: The Checkbook Ledger Gridlock
2001 Archive: The Starbucks Global
Why did the tourist feel at home in Beijing? Because he found a Starbucks and could order a Latte that tasted exactly like the one… Read More »2001 Archive: The Starbucks Global
2001 Archive: The Diagnosis 2
“You have ‘Nokia Neck’ from looking down at your phone to play Snake all day.” Part of the 64 Doctor Jokes: The 2001 “Stem Cells… Read More »2001 Archive: The Diagnosis 2
2000 Archive: The Razor Scooter Parking Lot
Why was the school hallway blocked? Because every single student arrived on a shiny silver Razor scooter, and the entrance looked like an aluminum scrap… Read More »2000 Archive: The Razor Scooter Parking Lot
2000 Classic: Britney Spears (Oops!… I Did It Again)
Why was Britney in a red latex suit on Mars? Because in 2000, NASA’s budget was nothing compared to the costume department of a teen… Read More »2000 Classic: Britney Spears (Oops!… I Did It Again)
1998 Classic: The Furby Frenzy
Why did security detain the suitcase? Because a Furby started speaking “Furbish” inside the bag, and the guard thought it was an alien communicating with… Read More »1998 Classic: The Furby Frenzy
1998 Classic: The DMX “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot” Debut
Why the barking? For the year DMX released TWO #1 albums, bringing a raw, aggressive energy back to New York rap that made everyone want… Read More »1998 Classic: The DMX “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot” Debut
1998 Classic: The Saving Private Ryan Shock
The first 20 minutes of that movie made me realize that my “hard day at the office” involves a stapler that jams occasionally. Part of… Read More »1998 Classic: The Saving Private Ryan Shock
1996 Vintage: Beanie Babies
Why were moms hoarding plush toys? Because in 1996, we were convinced that a small bean-filled moose would eventually pay for our college tuition. Part… Read More »1996 Vintage: Beanie Babies
1996 Classic: The Anniversary
A couple is at a bar for their anniversary. The wife says, “Let’s drink to 10 years!” The husband says, “I’ll drink to that… and… Read More »1996 Classic: The Anniversary