NOVEMBER 19, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Edition of Beaumont and Fletcher Plays. Impact: Had Beaumont and Fletcher's plays not been revived, the world might have never known the joys of misinterpreted Shakespearean language in community theaters everywhere. Imagine a world without awkward high school productions!. Fact: Beaumont and Fletcher were the original 'dynamic duo' of the Jacobean era, proving that sometimes, two playwrights are better than one—especially when you need to blame someone else for the bad reviews.
• Headline: Restoration of Florentine Art Works Unveiled. Impact: By reassuring the public that all Florentine works could be restored, this event might have sparked a renaissance of optimism, leading to a century of art restoration where people started thinking they could fix anything—like their dating lives. Fact: Restoring art is like fixing a bad haircut; it takes a long time and a lot of money, but in the end, you're left with something that looks vaguely familiar.
• Headline: 63 WRITERS' PLEA TO KREMLIN BARED; Soviet Group Feared Effects of Sinyavsky-Daniel Trial 63 WRITERS' PLEA TO KREMLIN BARED Artistic Aspects Included. Impact: The plea from the 63 writers may have inspired an underground revolution of writers who believe that their opinions could influence government policy—unfortunately, they were right, and now Twitter exists. Fact: Sinyavsky and Daniel's trial was the original 'cancel culture' event, proving that sometimes, the pen is indeed mightier than the sword—unless that sword is wielded by the KGB.
• Headline: Books of The Times; The Key Word Is Escape Burden Falls on Younger. Impact: This book likely encouraged a generation to escape their mundane lives through literature, inadvertently leading to the rise of hipsters who only drink artisanal coffee while reading obscure novels—thanks a lot, Ramati. Fact: The concept of 'escape' in literature is often just a euphemism for avoiding responsibilities, which sounds like the plot of every millennial's life story.
• Headline: Plans for Post for Periconi Are Apparently Unsettled. Impact: Periconi's uncertain future may have set a precedent for the modern-day career crisis, influencing countless professionals to question their life choices over brunch for decades to come. Fact: Being unsettled about a job is basically the adult version of being unsure about what to order at a restaurant—except the stakes are way higher, and there’s no dessert to help you feel better.
• Headline: A Picasso Stolen Monday In Philadelphia Is Found. Impact: The return of the stolen Picasso might have sparked a global art heist trend, where thieves now feel inspired to steal only the most recognizable works, leading to the world's most famous game of hide-and-seek. Fact: If only Picasso had known his art would be stolen, he might have made it a little less recognizable—though that would defeat the purpose of being Picasso, wouldn't it?.
• Headline: Reaction Mixed on Meat Ruling; Many Will Continue Abstaining. Impact: The mixed reactions to the meat ruling likely paved the way for the modern-day vegetarian debate, where every meal is now a political statement and everyone suddenly cares way too much about protein sources. Fact: Abstaining from meat on Fridays has been a long-standing Catholic tradition, but let’s be real—most people use it as an excuse to eat extra cheese pizza and call it 'spiritual.'.