2002 Classic: The Panic Room
A guy locks himself in the bathroom. The bartender says, “It’s not a movie, it’s a toilet. Get out.” Part of the 71 Bar Jokes:… Read More »2002 Classic: The Panic Room
2002 Archive: The Internet Email Address Shout
Trying to dictate a web address over the kitchen telephone and screaming “H-T-T-P-COLON-SLASH-SLASH” at the top of your lungs so the operator on the other… Read More »2002 Archive: The Internet Email Address Shout
2002 Vintage: The Star Trek Nemesis
“Resistance is futile!” “I know, that’s why I gave in and let your mother stay for the weekend.” Part of the 54 Adult Jokes: The 2002 “Web-Slinging… Read More »2002 Vintage: The Star Trek Nemesis
2001 Classic: The Launch of BitTorrent
Why was the internet getting faster? Because Bram Cohen created a way to download files from everyone at once, making the “wait 3 days for… Read More »2001 Classic: The Launch of BitTorrent
2001 Archive: The Anthrax Scare
Why were the mailrooms the most dangerous places in the military? Because in 2001, a white powder was more terrifying than a T-72 tank battalion.… Read More »2001 Archive: The Anthrax Scare
2000 Classic: Best Musical Show Album
Why Annie Get Your Gun? Because Broadway loves a revival almost as much as Santana loves a guest vocalist. Part of the 37 Grammy Jokes:… Read More »2000 Classic: Best Musical Show Album
2000 Vintage: The Hotmail Spam
Why was the inbox full? Because 2000 was the year we realized “Nigerian Princes” had a lot of money to share. Part of the 73… Read More »2000 Vintage: The Hotmail Spam
1999 Legacy: Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca”
Why was the world shaking? Because the Latin Pop explosion arrived, and suddenly everyone thought they could dance, regardless of their actual rhythm. Part of… Read More »1999 Legacy: Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca”
1999 Legacy: The “Force Projection” Concept
Why do we call it that? Because “Showing Up and Scaring People” didn’t sound professional enough for a budget request. Part of the 38 Military… Read More »1999 Legacy: The “Force Projection” Concept
1998 Archive: The Shot of Courage
A guy orders a shot and says, “This is for the Y2K bug.” The bartender says, “The bug isn’t here yet, but your hangover will… Read More »1998 Archive: The Shot of Courage