2004 Archive: The Lance Armstrong Six-Peat
Why was the Tour de France a one-man parade? Because Lance won his record-setting sixth straight title, though the record books would later need a… Read More »2004 Archive: The Lance Armstrong Six-Peat
2003 Vintage: The Terminator 3 Arrival
“Talk to the hand.” Schwarzenegger is recycling his own catchphrases now. Part of the 69 Observational One-Liners: The 2003 Digital Dawn archive. Historically Verified
2003 Archive: The CD-R Spindle
Why were there 100 silver discs on the desk? Because “Backing up the data” was the only way to ensure 2003 didn’t disappear. Part of… Read More »2003 Archive: The CD-R Spindle
2002 Classic: The Nylon Tracksuit Swish
The loud, rhythmic noise that filled the quiet testing hall because four different kids decided to wear matching athletic windbreakers. Part of the 37 School… Read More »2002 Classic: The Nylon Tracksuit Swish
2001 Archive: The Ellen DeGeneres Hosting
Why was she praised? For handling a delayed, tense ceremony with the perfect mix of “We need to be here” and “Let’s laugh at these… Read More »2001 Archive: The Ellen DeGeneres Hosting
1999 Archive: The Inflatable Chair Ruin
The student who brought a translucent blue blow-up chair to the dorm or classroom corner, only for it to pop when someone sat down with… Read More »1999 Archive: The Inflatable Chair Ruin
1999 Legacy: The Guinness
Why does a Guinness take so long to pour? Because it’s waiting for the New Millennium. Part of the 79 Bar Jokes: The 1999 “Party… Read More »1999 Legacy: The Guinness
1998 Legacy: The Creative Nomad
Why was the MP3 player the size of a brick? Because technology had to “grow” into our pockets. Part of the 61 Office Groaners: The… Read More »1998 Legacy: The Creative Nomad
1997 Classic: The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
Why was there a cage? Because “Hell in a Cell” was born, proving that in 1997, even “fake” sports were getting more violent. Part of… Read More »1997 Classic: The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
1997 Legacy: Hercules
Why did the kids keep shouting “Zero to Hero”? Because McDonald’s Hercules plates were the only thing they’d eat off of, and Zeus forbid you… Read More »1997 Legacy: Hercules