2012 Legacy: The Gangnam
Knock, knock. / Who’s there? / Oppa. / Oppa who? / Oppa Gangnam Style! (Now open the door and dance!) Part of the 51 Classic Knock-Knock… Read More »2012 Legacy: The Gangnam
2012 Vintage: The Launch of Nintendo Wii U
Why did the controller have a screen? Because Nintendo wanted us to be able to play games while someone else watched TV—even if we were… Read More »2012 Vintage: The Launch of Nintendo Wii U
2010 Legacy: Best Country Album
Why Fearless? Because Taylor Swift officially moved the center of the country world to her bedroom floor. Part of the 38 Grammy Jokes: The 2010… Read More »2010 Legacy: Best Country Album
2010 Vintage: The Bartender’s Tip
“I take tips in cash, not ‘Likes’.” Part of the 70 Bar Jokes: The 2010 “Inception & Instagram Launch” Edition archive. Historically Verified
2010 Vintage: The Velvet Pouch Discretion
The ushers utilizing long wooden poles with deep velvet bags attached to the ends, ensuring complete secrecy regarding whether you dropped in a twenty-dollar bill… Read More »2010 Vintage: The Velvet Pouch Discretion
2010 Legacy: The Cleaning
She brought a digital microscope to the kitchen. She said she’s looking for “evidence of a cleaning lady,” because she knows I didn’t do it.… Read More »2010 Legacy: The Cleaning
2009 Vintage: The Twitter ‘Follow’
“Why are you following your ex on Twitter?” “To make sure she’s still less happy than I am. It’s called ‘Digital Wellness’.” Part of the 52 Adult… Read More »2009 Vintage: The Twitter ‘Follow’
2009 Archive: The “Embedded” Reporters’ Fatigue
Why did they stop coming? Because “Walking uphill for 10 hours” doesn’t get as many clicks as “Breaking News in DC.” Part of the 39… Read More »2009 Archive: The “Embedded” Reporters’ Fatigue
2009 Archive: The Hallway Thermostat Lockdown
Detecting a tiny half-degree temperature change from three rooms away and immediately shouting about the rising cost of heating oil in the local market. Part… Read More »2009 Archive: The Hallway Thermostat Lockdown
2008 Vintage: The Pirate Surge (Somalia)
Why did we need a multinational fleet for guys in skiffs? To prove that a $2 billion destroyer is the perfect tool for shouting at… Read More »2008 Vintage: The Pirate Surge (Somalia)