1998 Archive: The Yo-Yo Comeback
Why was the 1998 parade so skillful? Because everyone had a “Yomega” yo-yo and was trying to “Walk the Dog” across the main street. Part… Read More »1998 Archive: The Yo-Yo Comeback
1998 Archive: The Leaf
Knock, knock. / Who’s there? / Leaf. / Leaf who? / Leaf me a message on my pager! Part of the 33 Classic Knock-Knock Jokes:… Read More »1998 Archive: The Leaf
1998 Classic: The Drudge Report Power
Why was Matt Drudge so feared? Because in 1998, a guy in a hat with a modem had more “Breaking News” than the entire New… Read More »1998 Classic: The Drudge Report Power
1998 Archive: The Best Visual Effects
Why was Titanic a lock? Because it’s the only movie where the “Special Effect” was actually just thousands of gallons of freezing water and a… Read More »1998 Archive: The Best Visual Effects
1998 Classic: The Greg Kinnear Nomination
Why was he there? To show that talk-show hosts can be serious actors, as long as they have a cute dog as a co-star. Part… Read More »1998 Classic: The Greg Kinnear Nomination
1998 Vintage: Paula Cole’s Armpits
Why was “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” a talking point? Because Paula Cole showed up with natural body hair, and the 1998 media reacted… Read More »1998 Vintage: Paula Cole’s Armpits
1998 Vintage: Best Female Pop Vocal
Why did Sarah McLachlan win for “Building a Mystery”? Because her voice is the official sound of 1998 sensitivity. Part of the 38 Grammy Jokes:… Read More »1998 Vintage: Best Female Pop Vocal
1998 Classic: Best Producer of the Year
Why Babyface (again)? Because he was still the only person who knew how to make the radio sound like silk. Part of the 38 Grammy… Read More »1998 Classic: Best Producer of the Year
1998 Vintage: The Odd Couple II
Why was it nominated? To prove that some reunions should stay in the “ideas we had while drunk” category. Part of the 37 Razzie Awards… Read More »1998 Vintage: The Odd Couple II
1998 Legacy: The Sean Connery Factor
Why The Avengers? For proving that even James Bond can’t save a movie involving a man in a giant teddy bear suit. Part of the 37… Read More »1998 Legacy: The Sean Connery Factor