1997 Classic: The Backup Tape
Why did the IT guy go to the gym? He had to carry the “Daily Backup” tapes to the off-site vault. Part of the 64… Read More »1997 Classic: The Backup Tape
1997 Legacy: The Spice Girls Rule
Why did Santa change his catchphrase? Because in 1997, every girl wanted to hear “Girl Power!” and get a pair of 8-inch platform sneakers instead… Read More »1997 Legacy: The Spice Girls Rule
1996 Archive: The VHS Tracking Button
Sitting through ten minutes of a science video while the teacher frantically clicked the “Tracking” buttons to stop the picture from rolling upside down. Part… Read More »1996 Archive: The VHS Tracking Button
1996 Legacy: The CD Player Skip
Why was the cool kid walking so carefully down the hallway? Because he was trying to listen to the new No Doubt album on his… Read More »1996 Legacy: The CD Player Skip
1996 Archive: The French Military Conscription End
Why did France stop the draft in 1996? Because they realized that a professional army that wants to be there is slightly more effective than… Read More »1996 Archive: The French Military Conscription End
1996 Classic: The Clinton Golf Game
Bill Clinton is golfing with a friend. He hits a ball into the woods. He finds a lamp, rubs it, and a genie pops out.… Read More »1996 Classic: The Clinton Golf Game
1995 Classic: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Why did every trick-or-treat group look identical? Because the first movie came out in ’95, and you couldn’t throw a fun-size Snickers without hitting three… Read More »1995 Classic: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
1995 Legacy: The Dayton Agreement
Why did the Balkan peace talks take place in Ohio? Because after years of conflict, the leaders realized that nothing inspires a desire for world… Read More »1995 Legacy: The Dayton Agreement