2001 Archive: The End of the “Post-Cold War” Era
Why was 2001 the “End of History”? Because it proved that history wasn’t over; it was just reloading for a much louder sequel. Part of… Read More »2001 Archive: The End of the “Post-Cold War” Era
1999 Classic: The Sega Dreamcast Hype
Why were the teens inside? Because the 9/9/99 launch was approaching, and they were busy dreaming of “SoulCalibur” instead of watching the sky. Part of… Read More »1999 Classic: The Sega Dreamcast Hype
1999 Vintage: The Lockheed Martin/Northrop Merger Block
Why did the Pentagon stop the merger? Because they realized if everyone merged, there would eventually be only one company left—and they’d probably charge $50,000… Read More »1999 Vintage: The Lockheed Martin/Northrop Merger Block
1999 Archive: The Talented Mr. Ripley
I told my wife I could be anyone she wants. She said, “Fine, be the guy who fixes the leaky faucet.” Part of the 60… Read More »1999 Archive: The Talented Mr. Ripley
1998 Legacy: Celine Dion’s Heart
Why did “My Heart Will Go On” start winning everything? Because James Cameron’s Titanic hadn’t just hit an iceberg; it hit every radio station on… Read More »1998 Legacy: Celine Dion’s Heart
1998 Vintage: Brandy & Monica
Why were they fighting over “The Boy”? Because in 1998, a R&B duet was the only legal way to settle a playground crush. Part of… Read More »1998 Vintage: Brandy & Monica
1998 Vintage: Worst Actress Runner-up
Why Anne Heche in Psycho? For trying to out-scream Janet Leigh and only succeeding in giving everyone a headache. Part of the 37 Razzie Awards Jokes:… Read More »1998 Vintage: Worst Actress Runner-up
1998 Legacy: The Internet Line Blockade
Screaming down the hallway to hang up the computer connection because someone needs to use the actual telephone line to call the local pharmacy for… Read More »1998 Legacy: The Internet Line Blockade
1997 Classic: Janet Jackson (The Velvet Rope)
Why was she so deep? Because in 1997, Janet decided that if Michael was the King of Pop, she was the Queen of introspective piercings.… Read More »1997 Classic: Janet Jackson (The Velvet Rope)
1997 Archive: The Spice World Viewer
“Is this bulb a Ginger, a Posh, or a Scary?” Part of the 68 Light Bulb Jokes: The 1997 Retro Edition archive. Historically Verified