SEPTEMBER 26, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: O'Donnell's Warning on Law Weakened. Impact: Little did they know that O'Donnell's warnings would lead to a century of debates about law enforcement, with future lawyers arguing whether a simple warning was a legal precedent for everything from school dress codes to brunch dress codes.. Fact: Did you know that 'undermining' is not just a legal term but also a popular pastime among college students looking to avoid studying?.
• Headline: Miners Protest Against John L. Lewis. Impact: This event sparked a chain reaction of booing in labor movements that eventually led to the invention of the booing sound effect in cinema. Thanks, miners!. Fact: Booing is considered a form of protest, but you won’t find it in a self-help book. Trust me, I’ve checked..
• Headline: Innovative Non-Perishable Potato Chip. Impact: The creation of non-perishable potato chips set off a snacking revolution. Eventually, we wound up with the potato chip apocalypse—when people hoarded chips instead of toilet paper.. Fact: The first potato chip was invented by a chef who was just trying to annoy a customer. Talk about a culinary revenge!.
• Headline: SHIP WORKERS VOTE BAN ON COMMUNISTS; Convention Also Refuses to 'Condone' Fascism, Nazism. Impact: The decision to ban communists led to a series of increasingly absurd political rallies, wherein more people showed up to boo than to vote. It became a national pastime.. Fact: Ironically, the only thing more divisive than this vote was the debate over pineapple on pizza..
• Headline: WATCH INQUIRY ON; Promotion of Swiss Product Investigated by U.S.. Impact: This inquiry ultimately led to a decades-long suspicion of Swiss watches, resulting in the bizarre trend of people wearing clocks instead. Because who needs style?. Fact: Swiss watches are so precise that if they had feelings, they’d probably feel pressure to be on time for everything..
• Headline: Two Named for Bench Up-State. Impact: The appointment of M N Taylor and F D Cribb was the first step toward a political dynasty of names that sound like they belong in a law firm commercial.. Fact: Being named to the bench is a big deal, but let’s be honest, most judges just want to wear those fancy robes..
• Headline: Hatch Act Repeal Asked. Impact: The call to repeal the Hatch Act opened the floodgates for government officials to express their opinions on social media, leading to a world where political rants became the norm. Thanks, Twitter!. Fact: The Hatch Act was created to prevent government officials from having too much fun. Clearly, they didn't foresee the rise of memes..
• Headline: LA GUARDIA OFFICES OPEN; Chadbourne to Be in Charge of Citizens' Headquarters. Impact: The opening of La Guardia's offices marked the start of bureaucratic red tape that would eventually wrap around everything from permits to pizza delivery, leading to a widespread desire to just order takeout instead.. Fact: La Guardia was known for his fiery speeches and public works; I guess he figured if you can't fix the roads, at least you can fix the speeches!.
• Headline: GEISHAS WILL CONTRIBUTE; Japanese Entertainers Raising Funds for Airplanes. Impact: This fundraiser not only contributed to military efforts but also inadvertently led to the creation of a new genre of war-themed musicals. Because who doesn’t love a good show tune during wartime?. Fact: Geishas are often misunderstood; they are not just entertainers but also skilled in the art of conversation—something politicians could learn from!.
• Headline: SEEK MORE PUNCH IN ARMORED UNITS; Officers, After Year's Study, Plan Major Reorganization to Build Hitting Power. Impact: The quest for more 'punch' in armored units shifted the focus from military strategy to an arms race of marketing terms, leading to the creation of slogans like 'Tanks with Attitude!'. Fact: The term 'armor' has nothing to do with the fact that soldiers just really want to look good in uniforms. I mean, have you seen those buttons?.