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1997 Archive: The “Jerry Maguire” Effect

Why was it nominated? To prove that Tom Cruise can make “Show me the money” sound like a philosophical breakthrough.

Part of the 42 Oscars Jokes: The 1997 “Titanic, Tiaras & King of the World” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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⏳ Time Capsule: This is how we rolled in the first two decades of the internet

@Encarta_User02/12/2003 00:13I found this funnier than the animations in my encyclopedia.
@Quake_Fragger04/06/2003 03:11M-M-M-MONSTER JOKE!
@Korben_Dallas_Tax06/07/2006 18:23I only speak two languages: English and Bad Jokes.
@Bill_Ted_Excell07/30/2006 04:34Be excellent to each other! And party on, dudes!
@Tina_Eat_Food01/28/2005 08:02Tina, you fat lard, come read this!
@Liger_Owner_X12/27/2014 23:44It’s pretty much my favorite joke. It’s a Liger!
@Mobile_Web_0105/15/2010 03:55Reading this on my Blackberry. Sharp!
@Last_Commenter09/08/2003 06:40Saving the best laugh for last!

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