2004 Archive: The Expansion of NATO
Why did 7 more countries join NATO in 2004? To make sure that if the “Old Russia” ever came back, they’d at least have a… Read More »2004 Archive: The Expansion of NATO
2004 Classic: Record of the Year
Why “Clocks” by Coldplay? Because the Grammys love a piano riff that sounds like it was composed by a very intelligent British clock. Part of… Read More »2004 Classic: Record of the Year
2004 Legacy: Best Musical Show Album
Why Gypsy? Because Bernadette Peters is a Broadway god, and the Grammys are just her humble servants. Part of the 40 Grammy Jokes: The 2004… Read More »2004 Legacy: Best Musical Show Album
2003 Vintage: The Office Humidifier
Why did the lawyer sue the office humidifier? For “creating a fog of uncertainty” during a contract negotiation. Part of the 44 Lawyer Jokes: The… Read More »2003 Vintage: The Office Humidifier
2003 Classic: The Pirates of the Caribbean Surprise
We all thought a movie based on a theme park ride would be a disaster, but now we’re all wearing eyeliner and trying to talk… Read More »2003 Classic: The Pirates of the Caribbean Surprise
2003 Classic: The 2003 Final Music Vibe
Why did the year feel so transitional? Because it was the moment physical CDs started losing to file downloads, G-Unit made bulletproof vests a fashion… Read More »2003 Classic: The 2003 Final Music Vibe
2002 Archive: The Ring (US Version)
Why were we afraid of VHS tapes? Because 2002 taught us that if you watch a grainy video of a well, you have seven days… Read More »2002 Archive: The Ring (US Version)
2002 Archive: The Spider-Man Power
“With great power comes great responsibility.” I told her this. She said, “Great. You have the power to mow the lawn and the responsibility to… Read More »2002 Archive: The Spider-Man Power
2002 Legacy: The Bowling for Soup
“1985” is a hit. I told her we’re living in the past. She said, “No, you’re just wearing a shirt from 1985.” Part of the… Read More »2002 Legacy: The Bowling for Soup
2002 Legacy: The Vision
“I see pixels.” “That’s not a medical condition, you’ve just been playing The Sims for 48 hours straight.” Part of the 56 Doctor Jokes: The… Read More »2002 Legacy: The Vision