2001 Classic: The iPod Launch
Why did lawyers love the first iPod? 1,000 songs in your pocket meant 1,000 potential copyright infringement suits in one device. Part of the 46… Read More »2001 Classic: The iPod Launch
2001 Classic: The “Everywhere” Michelle Branch
The girl with the acoustic guitar is everywhere. Literally. Every radio station. Part of the 63 Observational One-Liners: The 2001 Retro Edition archive. Historically Verified
2000 Vintage: The Marion Jones Triple Gold
Why was the track so fast? Because she won five medals in Sydney, though the history books would later need a lot of “white-out” to… Read More »2000 Vintage: The Marion Jones Triple Gold
2000 Classic: The Reality TV Marriage
“Our marriage is like Big Brother.” “Exciting?” “No, I’m being watched 24/7 by a bunch of cameras I didn’t install, and every week someone tries to evict me… Read More »2000 Classic: The Reality TV Marriage
1999 Archive: The Password
“My password is ‘1234’.” “That’s not secure!” “It doesn’t matter, the world is ending in three weeks anyway.” Part of the 56 Adult Jokes: The… Read More »1999 Archive: The Password
1999 Classic: The Girl, Interrupted Intensity
Why Angelina Jolie? For a performance so magnetic she managed to steal an Oscar while Winona Ryder was busy being the actual main character. Part… Read More »1999 Classic: The Girl, Interrupted Intensity
1999 Classic: The VHS Rewind Ultimatum
The church library volunteer placing a large, red sticker on every video box threatening a two-dollar fine for any tape returned without being wound back… Read More »1999 Classic: The VHS Rewind Ultimatum
1998 Legacy: The Cranberry
I’m a sauce. I’m just tart. Part of the 73 Classic Punny One-Liners: The 1998 Retro Edition archive. Historically Verified
1997 Archive: The Pathfinder
NASA sent a rover to Mars this year. I asked if they had any room for a one-way passenger with a very large hat collection.… Read More »1997 Archive: The Pathfinder
1997 Archive: The Sitcom Kid
One, followed by a laugh track. Part of the 68 Light Bulb Jokes: The 1997 Retro Edition archive. Historically Verified