2000 Vintage: The Razor Scooter Craze
Why was the sidewalk a danger zone? Because every kid in America had a foldable aluminum scooter that was specifically designed to destroy the ankles… Read More »2000 Vintage: The Razor Scooter Craze
1999 Classic: The Unreal Tournament
My nights are now spent getting “fragged” by strangers over a 56k connection. Part of the 67 Observational One-Liners: The 1999 Retro Edition archive. Historically… Read More »1999 Classic: The Unreal Tournament
1999 Classic: Digimon
Why were the kids arguing with the Pokémon fans? Because the “Digital Monsters” were here, and the playground was officially divided. Part of the 38… Read More »1999 Classic: Digimon
1999 Classic: The Paper
I’m a note. I’m just flat. Part of the 82 Classic Punny One-Liners: The 1999 Millennium’s End Edition archive. Historically Verified
1999 Vintage: The Pokémon (Part 2)
She thinks Pikachu is a “yellow demon” designed to distract me from my chores. Part of the 66 Mother-in-Law Jokes: The 1999 “Y2K Panic &… Read More »1999 Vintage: The Pokémon (Part 2)
1999 Vintage: The TV Guide Red Pen Assault
Systematically circling every afternoon rerun of Matlock in the weekly television print guide before the breakfast dishes are even cleared from the table. Part of… Read More »1999 Vintage: The TV Guide Red Pen Assault
1997 Classic: Air Force One
Why did Dad feel like Harrison Ford? Because when the corkscrew broke, he pointed at the wine bottle and shouted, “Get off my plane!” Part… Read More »1997 Classic: Air Force One
1997 Vintage: The Spice World Anticipation
Why were the girls practicing their “V” signs? Because the movie was coming, and “Girl Power” was the primary fuel for the 1997 lemonade stand.… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Spice World Anticipation
1996 Legacy: The Tamagotchi
Why was a plastic egg the biggest star of the holiday season? Because 1996 was the year we decided that digital grief over a dead… Read More »1996 Legacy: The Tamagotchi
1995 Vintage: The Customs Form
Why did the woman lie? She didn’t want to admit she was bringing back 14 knock-off watches and a “genuine” piece of the Berlin Wall… Read More »1995 Vintage: The Customs Form