1999 Archive: The Apocalypse Sex
“Honey, since it’s the end of the world, can we try that thing?” “What, paying off the mortgage?” “No, the other thing.” Part of the 56 Adult… Read More »1999 Archive: The Apocalypse Sex
1999 Archive: The Amos
Knock, knock. / Who’s there? / Amos. / Amos who? / A mosquito bit me at the beach! Part of the 48 Classic Knock-Knock Jokes:… Read More »1999 Archive: The Amos
1999 Vintage: The Library Computer Shift
The librarian looking completely defeated trying to explain to students that Yahoo! was not a reliable source for a history paper. Part of the 41… Read More »1999 Vintage: The Library Computer Shift
1998 Legacy: The Refinance
We spent the whole weekend talking about interest rates. This is what being an adult feels like. It’s terrible. Part of the 65 Marriage Jokes:… Read More »1998 Legacy: The Refinance
1998 Classic: The Barenaked Ladies “One Week”
Why the fast talking? For a song that taught an entire generation how to rap about “Leapin’ Lizards” and “Sailor Moon” without taking a breath.… Read More »1998 Classic: The Barenaked Ladies “One Week”
1998 Archive: The Smashing Pumpkins “Adore” Goth-Phase
Why the drum machines? Because Billy Corgan decided guitars were out and Victorian mourning clothes were in, making for the most expensive-sounding “sad” album of… Read More »1998 Archive: The Smashing Pumpkins “Adore” Goth-Phase
1998 Legacy: The TRL
She wants to know why Carson Daly is so popular. I told her it’s because he’s not me. Part of the 65 Marriage Jokes: The… Read More »1998 Legacy: The TRL
1997 Archive: The “Total Force” Reality
Why did 1997 feel like the “Year of the Reservist”? Because the Pentagon realized that “Active Duty” is for parades, but “National Guard” is for… Read More »1997 Archive: The “Total Force” Reality
1995 Legacy: The Golfing Husband
A wife complains: “You spend all your time golfing! You don’t even remember when we got married!” He says, “Of course I do! It was… Read More »1995 Legacy: The Golfing Husband
1995 Archive: The Static Carpet Walk
Watching an older relative shuffle their slippers across a thick shag carpet, creating enough static electricity to power a small lightbulb when they touch the… Read More »1995 Archive: The Static Carpet Walk