2008 Legacy: The Obama Election
Why was the atmosphere so hopeful? Because “Yes We Can” applied to everything—from winning an election to squeezing in a third helping of stuffing that… Read More »2008 Legacy: The Obama Election
2007 Archive: The 10th Anniversary of Hong Kong Handover
Why was Hu Jintao in town? To remind everyone that “One Country, Two Systems” mostly meant “One Country, and we’re working on the ‘Two Systems’… Read More »2007 Archive: The 10th Anniversary of Hong Kong Handover
2007 Legacy: The Tiger Woods PGA Dominance
Why was the trophy cabinet at the Woods’ house getting a new wing? Because Tiger won his 13th Major at the PGA Championship, and we… Read More »2007 Legacy: The Tiger Woods PGA Dominance
2006 Classic: The Fall Out Boy “Black Clouds and Underdogs”
Why the “Dance, Dance”? For the year Pete Wentz’s hair became more famous than most actual bands. Part of the 41 Musician & Rock Star… Read More »2006 Classic: The Fall Out Boy “Black Clouds and Underdogs”
2006 Vintage: The Buick Sedan Empty Periscope
Driving behind a massive steel car and observing that the driver’s seat appears completely empty except for a tiny patch of white hair hovering over… Read More »2006 Vintage: The Buick Sedan Empty Periscope
2005 Legacy: The “Targeting” Software
Why did it crash? Because the server was in Florida and the war was in a dust storm, and 2005 Wi-Fi wasn’t ready for that… Read More »2005 Legacy: The “Targeting” Software
2005 Vintage: The Surgical Precision
Why do surgeons wear masks? So if they mess up, you won’t know who to sue. Part of the 62 Doctor Jokes: The 2005 “YouTube… Read More »2005 Vintage: The Surgical Precision
2005 Vintage: The Studded Belt Crisis
The vice principal banning dual-row metal pyramid belts because they kept getting caught on the fabric of the school’s computer lab chairs. Part of the… Read More »2005 Vintage: The Studded Belt Crisis
2002 Legacy: The Whiskey Sour
“As sour as my ex-wife.” The bartender says, “I’ve heard that joke since 1970. It’s still not funny.” Part of the 71 Bar Jokes: The… Read More »2002 Legacy: The Whiskey Sour
2002 Archive: The Legend of Zelda
The Wind Waker: Why were the kids blowing on the mashed potatoes? Because they thought a “Master Wind” would help cool them down so they… Read More »2002 Archive: The Legend of Zelda