2000 Archive: The PlayStation 2
A guy tries to hook up his new PS2 to the bar TV. The bartender says, “If it doesn’t pour beer, it doesn’t stay on… Read More »2000 Archive: The PlayStation 2
2000 Archive: The MP3 Player Size
Why was the music player so small? Because it only held 10 songs and had a screen the size of a postage stamp. Part of… Read More »2000 Archive: The MP3 Player Size
2000 Archive: Outstanding Lead Actress (Drama)
Why Sela Ward? For “Once and Again,” proving that “grown-up” dramas could still find a place in the era of teenage vampires and mobsters. Part… Read More »2000 Archive: Outstanding Lead Actress (Drama)
1999 Archive: The Barry Sanders Retirement
Why did he walk away? Because he was only 1,457 yards away from the record, but he decided that disappearing into the Detroit mist was… Read More »1999 Archive: The Barry Sanders Retirement
1998 Classic: The Impeachment Vote
Why did the House of Representatives vote to impeach Clinton in December? Because they realized that “High Crimes and Misdemeanors” apparently included “Being caught doing… Read More »1998 Classic: The Impeachment Vote
1997 Archive: The Touched by an Angel Phenomenon
Why was it nominated? Because in 1997, America needed at least one show where someone didn’t get sued or diagnosed with a rare tropical disease.… Read More »1997 Archive: The Touched by an Angel Phenomenon
1997 Vintage: The Venus Williams Debut
Why were the beads rattling? Because a teenager from Compton reached the US Open final and changed the fashion and power of tennis forever. Part… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Venus Williams Debut
1996 Classic: The Atlanta Olympics Jog
Why did Clinton love the ’96 Olympics so much? Because it was the only time in 1996 that “running” was more important than “polling,” and… Read More »1996 Classic: The Atlanta Olympics Jog
1996 Classic: The Spice Girls Invasion
Why was the picnic playlist so “Girl Power” heavy? Because “Wannabe” was released, and suddenly every BBQ had five girls arguing over who got to… Read More »1996 Classic: The Spice Girls Invasion
1996 Legacy: The “Bridge to the 21st Century”
Why was Bill Clinton obsessed with building a bridge to the next century? Because with the Whitewater investigation and a GOP Congress behind him, the… Read More »1996 Legacy: The “Bridge to the 21st Century”