2009 Vintage: Windows 7
Why was the computer actually working? Because “Windows 7 was my idea” (according to the commercials), and it finally fixed the disaster that was Vista.… Read More »2009 Vintage: Windows 7
2008 Classic: The Twilight Movie
Why were the vampires sparkling? Because 2008 was the year “Team Edward” vs. “Team Jacob” became a serious personality trait, and we all learned that… Read More »2008 Classic: The Twilight Movie
2008 Archive: The Britney Spears “Circus” Comeback
Why the ringmaster outfit? Because after the chaos of 2007, Britney returned to show the world she was still the “Womanizer” and the rightful Princess… Read More »2008 Archive: The Britney Spears “Circus” Comeback
2007 Vintage: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Nobel Prize
Why did Al Gore share the prize? To prove that “An Inconvenient Truth” was more than just a PowerPoint presentation—it was a very expensive way… Read More »2007 Vintage: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Nobel Prize
2007 Classic: The Eastern Promises Steam Room
Why Viggo Mortensen? For a fight scene so “uncovered” that it became the most paused moment in DVD history for very different reasons. Part of… Read More »2007 Classic: The Eastern Promises Steam Room
2006 Vintage: The Google (Part 6)
She asked Google, “Who is the world’s most patient woman?” Google replied, “Your daughter, for staying married to that man.” Part of the 63 Mother-in-Law… Read More »2006 Vintage: The Google (Part 6)
2006 Archive: The Houston Dynamo MLS Cup
Why was San Jose mad? Because their team moved to Texas and immediately won the championship, proving that a change of scenery is good for… Read More »2006 Archive: The Houston Dynamo MLS Cup
2006 Classic: The MySpace Era
A guy says, “Check out my profile song!” The bartender says, “I’d rather listen to a blender.” Part of the 75 Bar Jokes: The 2006… Read More »2006 Classic: The MySpace Era
2005 Legacy: The “Dukes of Hazzard” General Lee
Why was the car a runner-up? Because the 1969 Dodge Charger gave a more nuanced performance than Seann William Scott. Part of the 33 Razzie… Read More »2005 Legacy: The “Dukes of Hazzard” General Lee
2005 Classic: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Tim Burton)
Why were the kids afraid of Johnny Depp? Because his version of Willy Wonka looked like he was about to give them a nightmare instead… Read More »2005 Classic: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Tim Burton)