2007 Vintage: The Print TV Guide Ritual
Using a thick red felt-tip marker to draw perfect boxes around every afternoon broadcast of Matlock before the morning coffee has even cooled down. Part… Read More »2007 Vintage: The Print TV Guide Ritual
2006 Vintage: The AFI “Decemberunderground”
Why the white hair? For the punk band going full “Goth-Pop” and ruling the US charts with “Miss Murder.” Part of the 41 Musician &… Read More »2006 Vintage: The AFI “Decemberunderground”
2006 Vintage: The Lightbulb
How many psychiatrists does it take to change a lightbulb? One, but it takes 12 sessions and the lightbulb has to find its own inner… Read More »2006 Vintage: The Lightbulb
2005 Classic: Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends”
Why was the mood so moody? Because the song was a hit, and the teenager refused to come out of his room until at least… Read More »2005 Classic: Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends”
2005 Archive: Corpse Bride
Why was the wedding so gloomy? Because Tim Burton reminded us that being “undead” is much more romantic than being alive, especially if you have… Read More »2005 Archive: Corpse Bride
2004 Legacy: The Budget Burn
Why Catwoman? Because $100 million is a lot of money to spend on a movie that grossed less than a cat’s vet bill. Part of the… Read More »2004 Legacy: The Budget Burn
2003 Vintage: The Dark and Stormy
“Like my ex’s personality.” Part of the 69 Bar Jokes: The 2003 “Finding Nemo & iTunes Store” Edition archive. Historically Verified
2003 Classic: The MySpace Top 8 Crisis
Why did the cafeteria tables turn into a massive battleground? Because a group of eighth-grade girls got into a screaming argument over who got dropped… Read More »2003 Classic: The MySpace Top 8 Crisis
2001 Archive: The Amélie Fan
One, but they’ll leave a trail of mystery clues leading to the light switch. Part of the 59 Light Bulb Jokes: 2001 – A Space… Read More »2001 Archive: The Amélie Fan
2001 Vintage: The Xbox Launch
A guy buys an Xbox. His wife asks, “Is it for the kids?” He says, “No, it’s for me. I need a place where I… Read More »2001 Vintage: The Xbox Launch