2010 Vintage: The Gabourey Sidibe Nomination
Why was the Precious star the heart of the night? To show that a “Newcomer” can have more presence than a veteran with ten nominations.… Read More »2010 Vintage: The Gabourey Sidibe Nomination
2010 Classic: The Iron Maiden “The Final Frontier”
Why the #1 in 28 countries? For the legends proving that classic metal could still beat pop stars in the digital age. Part of the… Read More »2010 Classic: The Iron Maiden “The Final Frontier”
2010 Legacy: The Shaq in Boston
Why was the “Big Shamrock” so slow? Because Shaq joined the Celtics for his final season, proving that even a giant can eventually be stopped… Read More »2010 Legacy: The Shaq in Boston
2009 Archive: The Russian Navy in the Caribbean
Why were they there? To prove that they can still find Florida on a map, even if their tugboat has to tow the cruiser the… Read More »2009 Archive: The Russian Navy in the Caribbean
2009 Archive: Katy Perry’s Fruit
Why did she perform inside a giant banana? Because “I Kissed a Girl” was a hit, and apparently, the best way to celebrate that is… Read More »2009 Archive: Katy Perry’s Fruit
2008 Legacy: The New Year
She’s already making a list of “2009 Failures” for me. Part of the 60 Mother-in-Law Jokes: The 2008 “Iron Man & App Store” Edition archive.… Read More »2008 Legacy: The New Year
2008 Classic: The B-52
“Light it up like a bad investment.” Part of the 62 Bar Jokes: The 2008 “Financial Crisis & Iron Man” Edition archive. Historically Verified
2008 Archive: The Beyoncé “Single Ladies” Viral Fever
Why the black-and-white video? Because Beyoncé created the first dance routine of the YouTube era that was so iconic every man, woman, and Justin Timberlake… Read More »2008 Archive: The Beyoncé “Single Ladies” Viral Fever
2008 Legacy: The Florida Primary Chaos
Why did it happen again? Because Florida wouldn’t be Florida if they didn’t try to make the election as complicated as a crossword puzzle in… Read More »2008 Legacy: The Florida Primary Chaos
2007 Legacy: The “Gimme More” Britney Hype
Why was the party “waiting”? Because everyone was anticipating the VMA performance, and “It’s Britney, B*tch” was the only way to answer the phone. Part… Read More »2007 Legacy: The “Gimme More” Britney Hype