2001 Vintage: Shakira (Laundry Service)
Why were her “le-do-lo-le-lo-le” lyrics a hit? Because in 2001, her hips didn’t lie, even if our attempts to dance like her were a complete… Read More »2001 Vintage: Shakira (Laundry Service)
2000 Legacy: The Colon
I’m a doctor. I’m just “checking” the gut. Part of the 91 Classic Punny One-Liners: The Y2K Survivor Edition (2000) archive. Historically Verified
1999 Vintage: The Lenny Kravitz “American Woman”
Why the aviators? For the year Lenny proved he could cover a classic and make it sound exactly like it was still 1969. Part of… Read More »1999 Vintage: The Lenny Kravitz “American Woman”
1999 Vintage: The Galaxy Quest Meta-Comedy
Why the love? For a movie that was a better Star Trek movie than most actual Star Trek movies, and for Alan Rickman’s perpetual “Why… Read More »1999 Vintage: The Galaxy Quest Meta-Comedy
1999 Classic: The Tipping Point
Why did the traveler give a $20 tip? Because he was “Living for the Weekend” and the Slimboy Slim tracks made him feel like a… Read More »1999 Classic: The Tipping Point
1999 Archive: The Year 2000 Ready
Why did the lawyer certify his toaster as Y2K compliant? So he could charge the manufacturer for the “testing phase.” Part of the 49 Lawyer… Read More »1999 Archive: The Year 2000 Ready
1999 Legacy: The Vitamin
“Take this vitamin. It’s ‘Y2K-Certified’.” “What does that mean?” “It costs $5 more.” Part of the 67 Doctor Jokes: The 1999 “Y2K Fever & Matrix… Read More »1999 Legacy: The Vitamin
1999 Classic: The Lunchables Mega-Pack
The elite status of bringing a yellow plastic tray that included a small can of warm cola alongside your cold pizza rounds. Part of the… Read More »1999 Classic: The Lunchables Mega-Pack
1999 Vintage: The Best Supporting Actor Win
Why did James Coburn win? To prove that if you wait long enough and stay cool enough, the Academy will eventually realize they forgot to… Read More »1999 Vintage: The Best Supporting Actor Win
1998 Legacy: The Pentium II Xeon
Why was the server room the coldest place on Earth? Because Intel’s new chips ran hotter than the CEO’s ego. Part of the 61 Office… Read More »1998 Legacy: The Pentium II Xeon