JANUARY 2, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cardinal Welcomes Holy Name Society. Impact: The gathering of 2,000 delegates at the Cathedral sparked a chain reaction that led to an annual competition for the largest gathering of people in a single place, inadvertently giving rise to modern-day conventions and the dreaded 'convention fatigue'.. Fact: Fun fact: More people show up for these mass gatherings than to the average family reunion. Guess who isn't getting a Christmas card this year?.
• Headline: Pope's Health Declines in 1937. Impact: The waning strength of the Pope prompted a global inquiry into how many angels can dance on the head of a pin, leading to a theological debate that spanned decades and ultimately resulted in the world’s first existential crisis.. Fact: Did you know that this moment led to the invention of 'Pope Bingo'? A game played by the faithful during long sermons!.
• Headline: WOMAN MAYOR USES GUNS TO BAR OUSTER; Posts Police and Special Armed Guards to Hold Daytona Beach, Fla., City Hall.. Impact: Mayor Armstrong's defiance against removal led to a ripple effect of armed political standoffs, ultimately inspiring a reality TV show about mayors and their questionable choices, proving that democracy can often look like a bad soap opera.. Fact: Did you know that posting armed guards to City Hall is not a recommended practice for local governance? But hey, it sure makes for good television!.
• Headline: BAY STATE GIRL, 14, IS FOUND IN NEWARK; Junior High School Student, Missing Since October, Fled 'to See the Country.'. Impact: The daring escape of this 14-year-old girl set off a wave of parental panic, leading to the establishment of the 'Stay-at-home' movement, where kids were encouraged to never leave their mothers' sight, thus creating a generation of homebodies.. Fact: Did you know that her 'quest to see the country' was actually just a trip to Newark? Talk about setting the bar low for adventure!.
• Headline: OPERA; Metropolitan 'Faust'. Impact: The performance of 'Faust' at the Metropolitan Opera led to a renaissance in the appreciation for tragic literature set to music, inspiring a brief moment in the 90s when everyone thought they could sing opera in the shower—spoiler alert: they couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that 'Cavalleria Rusticana' translates to 'Country Rustic'? Because nothing says 'opera' like a little rural drama!.
• Headline: Alabama Alone Unbeaten Among Major Elevens. Impact: Alabama's undefeated status sparked a frenzy among other teams, leading to a series of over-the-top motivational speeches and a new trend of players claiming they were 'just here to have fun', which is code for 'please don’t ask me about my win-loss record'.. Fact: Did you know that Alabama is more used to being on top than most of its fans admit? It's like the high school quarterback who still tells stories at reunions!.
• Headline: SURREALISM. Impact: The surrealism discussion prompted a global identity crisis for modern artists, leading to a bizarre trend of creating art that resembled the chaos of world affairs, which is just a fancy way of justifying messy paint splatters.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'surrealism' literally means 'beyond realism'? Kind of like when your friend insists that their cat can talk!.