Party like it's 1999

So this was overheard today at the doctor's office:
Female Receptionist: "When was this song done? I mean, was it written like way before 1999 when people thought it was going to be like way different?"
Male Nurse: "I don't know, man...I think they thought it was going to be a big party."
Female Receptionist: "Yeah, well, 1999 was not that much fun."

I weep for the future.