2000 Archive: The “Zen” Trend
Why were the houses full of bamboo and water fountains? Because everyone in 2000 thought “minimalism” and “feng shui” would help them forget the chaos… Read More »2000 Archive: The “Zen” Trend
2000 Vintage: The Email Etiquette
Why did the boss put “URGENT” in the subject line of a “Happy Birthday” email? Habit. Part of the 73 Office Groaners: The 2000 “New… Read More »2000 Vintage: The Email Etiquette
1999 Classic: The French “Tiger” Helicopter
Why was it late? Because the French wanted it to be “Perfect,” and the Germans wanted it to be “Now,” so they compromised on “Eventually.”… Read More »1999 Classic: The French “Tiger” Helicopter
1999 Classic: The “Bawitdaba” Chant
Kid Rock is combining rap, metal, and fur coats. 1999 is a very confused year. Part of the 67 Observational One-Liners: The 1999 Retro Edition… Read More »1999 Classic: The “Bawitdaba” Chant
1998 Legacy: The “Animal Armageddon” Joke
Why the dogs in the movie? Because even the pugs in the street scenes had better character arcs than the human cast. Part of the… Read More »1998 Legacy: The “Animal Armageddon” Joke
1997 Archive: The 1997 Legend
One, but they’ll do it while wearing a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and listening to a Discman that’s skipping. Part of the 68 Light Bulb Jokes:… Read More »1997 Archive: The 1997 Legend
1997 Legacy: Worst Supporting Actor
Why Dennis Rodman? For proving that Jean-Claude Van Damme is actually a better actor when he’s standing next to a professional rebounder. Part of the… Read More »1997 Legacy: Worst Supporting Actor
1997 Vintage: The Best Foreign Language Film
Why did Kolya win? Because nothing melts an Oscar voter’s heart faster than a grumpy man and a cute kid. Part of the 42 Oscars… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Best Foreign Language Film
1996 Legacy: The Tupperware
1996 is the year my wife decided that lids and containers should never, under any circumstances, match. Part of the 55 Marriage Jokes: The 1996… Read More »1996 Legacy: The Tupperware
1996 Classic: The Beanie Baby
My wife says her collection is our retirement fund. I guess we’re living in a plush, lobster-shaped house in 2025. Part of the 55 Marriage… Read More »1996 Classic: The Beanie Baby