NOVEMBER 23, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Symposium on Changing Artistic Trends. Impact: The arts shifting away from sex created a ripple effect that led to the rise of interpretive dance. In an ironic twist, audiences would later pay top dollar to watch people flail around to the sound of silence. Who knew avoiding sex would lead to awkward movements?. Fact: Fun fact: The last time poets were puzzled, they ended up writing long, confusing haikus about their feelings..
• Headline: Patenotre Unveils Electrical Syndicate Plans. Impact: The announcement of this electric conglomerate led to a surge in energy drinks and caffeine consumption. Who knew that financing power plants would also power the caffeinated youth of tomorrow?. Fact: Did you know that $650 million in 1930s money could buy you a small island, or maybe just a really nice mansion with some questionable neighbors?.
• Headline: Grace Moore Stars in 'The Dubarry'. Impact: Grace Moore's operetta opened the floodgates for theatrical productions across the globe to incorporate more lavish costumes, leading to millions of sequins being produced and countless fashion disasters on stage.. Fact: Did you know that ‘The Dubarry’ is not only an operetta but also a popular name for pet poodles after the show? Just kidding, but it should be..
• Headline: MISS VIRGINIA MALONEY ENGAGED TO MARRY; Stepdaughter of J. V. Thompson, Coal Operator, and Andreas V. Iverson to Be Wed.. Impact: Miss Virginia Maloney's engagement sent shockwaves through the coal industry, leading to a trend where coal operators began offering marriage proposals as a form of job security. Who knew love could be so lucrative?. Fact: Did you know that the average engagement ring costs about as much as a small car? J. V. Thompson could probably afford a fleet..
• Headline: PET SHOW RESOUNDS LIKE A 3-RING CIRCUS; Opening at Garden Marked by Roars, Squeals, Cries, Quacks and Chatterings. PARROT SPEAKS 175 WORDS Entries Range From Tiny Fish to Big White Elephant -- Prizes Are Awarded for Cats and Pigeons.. Impact: The pet show’s chaotic atmosphere inspired future reality TV shows, leading to a generation obsessed with animals performing ridiculous stunts for viral fame. Thank you, parrot, for paving the way for dog influencers.. Fact: Did you know that a parrot that can speak 175 words is basically the Shakespeare of birds? Or at least the Twitter of the avian world..
• Headline: NEW ROXY THEATRE PLANS ITS OPENING; Radio City Movie House Is Ex- pected to Show 'The Animal Kingdom' on Dec. 29. WILL SEAT 3,700 PERSONS Stage Entertainment Is to Be Com- bination of Variety Acts and Chauve-Souris.. Impact: The opening of the New Roxy Theatre caused a massive increase in popcorn consumption, which eventually led to the invention of the 'all-you-can-eat popcorn' movie ticket. You’re welcome, cinema lovers!. Fact: Did you know that the Roxy Theatre's opening was basically the first ‘Netflix and chill,’ but with more glitter and less pajamas?.
• Headline: GARNER TO CLEAR DECK FOR A BEER BILL NOW; Speaker Predicts Passage at Short Session to Avoid Radical Tax Rise.. Impact: Garner's push for a beer bill was the catalyst for the Great American Love Affair with craft beers, leading to an explosion of microbreweries and hipster mustaches that would last for generations.. Fact: Did you know that beer has been around longer than most civilizations? So basically, it's the oldest form of social media..