In 2008, Independence Day was a mix of superhero optimism and economic uncertainty. While Tony Stark was building his first suit in a cave, we… Read More »36 Fourth of July Jokes: The 2008 “Iron Man & Hope” Edition

In 2007, Independence Day was the start of the “Touchscreen Era.” We were still getting used to the idea of a phone without buttons, watching… Read More »32 Fourth of July Jokes: The 2007 “iPhone & Umbrella” Edition

In 2006, Independence Day was “Very Nice!” (in our best Borat voice). We were all “Breaking Free” with Zac Efron, uploading our first awkward vlogs… Read More »39 Fourth of July Jokes: The 2006 “High School Musical & Hot Styles” Edition

In 2005, Independence Day was “synchronized.” If you weren’t wearing a yellow Livestrong wristband, were you even at the BBQ? It was the year YouTube… Read More »37 Fourth of July Jokes: The 2005 “YouTube & Yellow Livestrong” Edition

In 2004, Independence Day felt like the peak of the “Digital Lifestyle.” We were taking blurry photos with our Motorola Razr phones, burning “Summer Mix… Read More »33 Fourth of July Jokes: The 2004 “Social Networks & Shrek 2” Edition

In 2003, Independence Day was all about the “Summer of the Sequel.” We were wearing puka shell necklaces, cargo pants with zip-off legs, and trying… Read More »38 Fourth of July Jokes: The 2003 “Pirates & Puka Shells” Edition

In 2002, Independence Day was a mix of classic American pride and the dawn of the “Reality TV” era. We were still marveling at the… Read More »31 Fourth of July Jokes: The 2002 “Web-Slingers & Idols” Edition

In 2001, Independence Day felt like the true start of the 21st century. We were burning our own CDs (carefully labeling them with Sharpies), watching… Read More »34 Fourth of July Jokes: The 2001 “Shrek & Space Odysseys” Edition

In 2000, Independence Day was a victory lap. We survived the “Millennium Bug” and realized our toasters weren’t going to lead a robot uprising. We… Read More »35 Fourth of July Jokes: The 2000 “New Millennium & Nokia” Edition

In 1999, Independence Day felt like the ultimate “Pre-Game” for the end of the world. We were stocking up on canned beans and bottled water… Read More »41 Fourth of July Jokes: The 1999 “Party Like It’s…” Edition