1997 Classic: The Europe
Knock, knock. / Who’s there? / Europe. / Europe who? / No, YOU’RE a poo! (Still the undefeated champion of 2nd grade) Part of the 42… Read More »1997 Classic: The Europe
1997 Archive: The Robin
Knock, knock. / Who’s there? / Robin. / Robin who? / Robin the kitchen for some snacks! Part of the 42 Classic Knock-Knock Jokes: The… Read More »1997 Archive: The Robin
1997 Archive: The Second Inauguration Weather
Why was the 1997 Inauguration so cold? Because it was the only time the Republicans could legally give Bill Clinton the “cold shoulder” on national… Read More »1997 Archive: The Second Inauguration Weather
1997 Vintage: The “Promise Keepers” March
Why was the Mall so crowded? Because 1997 was the year everyone was looking for a “promise” that didn’t come with a political disclaimer. Part… Read More »1997 Vintage: The “Promise Keepers” March
1997 Legacy: The “English Patient” Dominance
Why did it win 9 Oscars? To prove that if you make a movie long enough, the Academy voters will eventually give you trophies just… Read More »1997 Legacy: The “English Patient” Dominance
1997 Classic: The Best Makeup Win
Why did The Nutty Professor win? Because turning Eddie Murphy into seven different people is the ultimate “Special Effect” for people who hate CGI. Part… Read More »1997 Classic: The Best Makeup Win
1997 Vintage: The Best Foreign Language Film
Why did Kolya win? Because nothing melts an Oscar voter’s heart faster than a grumpy man and a cute kid. Part of the 42 Oscars… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Best Foreign Language Film
1997 Vintage: The Beatles’ Anthology
Why did they win Best Music Video for “Free as a Bird”? Because even 27 years after breaking up, the Beatles are still better at… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Beatles’ Anthology
1997 Vintage: Best Musical Show Album
Why Rent? Because “525,600 minutes” was exactly how long it felt like we spent talking about this musical in 1997. Part of the 34 Grammy… Read More »1997 Vintage: Best Musical Show Album
1997 Archive: The G.I. Jane Shave
Why was Demi Moore nominated again? Because she proved that shaving your head and doing one-arm pushups is impressive, but it still can’t distract from… Read More »1997 Archive: The G.I. Jane Shave