2013 Legacy: The Pope
We got a new Pope in 2013. My mother-in-law said, “White smoke? That’s what usually happens when my son-in-law tries to check the oil in… Read More »2013 Legacy: The Pope
2013 Classic: The “Thrift Shop” Macklemore
Why was the BBQ attire so “grandpa-chic”? Because Macklemore made us all believe that spending $20 on a floral shirt from 1974 was the height… Read More »2013 Classic: The “Thrift Shop” Macklemore
2013 Vintage: The “What Does the Fox Say?” Song
Why was it a hit? Because after a year of political shouting, a song where nobody makes any sense was actually a relief. Part of… Read More »2013 Vintage: The “What Does the Fox Say?” Song
2012 Classic: The Launch of Oculus Rift (Kickstarter)
Why did we want a box on our face? Because Palmer Luckey promised that virtual reality was finally real, and we all wanted to see… Read More »2012 Classic: The Launch of Oculus Rift (Kickstarter)
2011 Archive: The Bee
I’m “buzzing” with every notification. Part of the 124 Classic Punny One-Liners: The Siri & Blocky World Edition (2011) archive. Historically Verified
2010 Vintage: The Lost Finale Bitterness
Why didn’t Lost win on its way out? Because half the Emmy voters were still trying to figure out if the characters were in purgatory… Read More »2010 Vintage: The Lost Finale Bitterness
2009 Legacy: The “Single Ladies” Parody
Every guy on YouTube is wearing a leotard and trying to do the Beyoncé dance. Some things cannot be unseen. Part of the 68 Observational… Read More »2009 Legacy: The “Single Ladies” Parody
2008 Legacy: The Simpsons Year 19
Why are they still here? Because Homer Simpson is now older than most of the influencers in the room (if they existed then). Part of… Read More »2008 Legacy: The Simpsons Year 19
2007 Vintage: The Two and a Half Men Longevity
Why was Jon Cryer still there? For being the only man in history to survive being Charlie Sheen’s fictional brother for four years. Part of… Read More »2007 Vintage: The Two and a Half Men Longevity
2007 Classic: The “Don’t Tase Me, Bro!” Incident
Why was this the catchphrase of the year? Because it proved that in 2007, a student asking John Kerry a long question was considered a… Read More »2007 Classic: The “Don’t Tase Me, Bro!” Incident