OCTOBER 12, 1975

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Grave Undertaking's Impact. Impact: The revival of 'Grave Undertaking' sparked a trend in theater where every production now feels the need to add 'grave' in the title. Thanks a lot, McCarter Theater. Now we're stuck with 'Grave Comedy' and 'Grave Love Story' for eternity.. Fact: Did you know that some plays are so heavy that they literally require a funeral director on set? Just kidding, but wouldn't that be a fun audition requirement?.
• Headline: Record Savings from Employee Suggestions. Impact: The $216 million saved by employee ideas led to an explosion of suggestion boxes across government offices, resulting in a national obsession with the phrase 'I have an idea!' Now every coffee break is a brainstorming session and the coffee is always cold.. Fact: If only we could save $216 million by suggesting that politicians take a long vacation. Too bad no one thought of that..
• Headline: Revival of Two Important Documentaries. Impact: The resurrection of these documentaries inadvertently paved the way for every obscure film ever made to find its way back into the limelight. Thanks to this, we now have documentaries about the history of shoelaces.. Fact: You know a documentary is good when you have to explain to your friends why you're crying over a film about justice. Good luck with that!.
• Headline: ROCKEYELLER CALLS HELP IN CONGRESS FOR CITY ‘CRUCIAL’. Impact: Rockefeller's plea for help initiated an endless cycle of politicians calling for help, which eventually led to the phrase 'Help me, help you' becoming a national motto. Thanks to him, we can't escape that line in any political drama.. Fact: Fun fact: Columbus Day was originally celebrated with much fanfare, but now it just involves lots of people asking, 'What are we celebrating again?'.
• Headline: BALTIC FISHERMEN CRITICIZE ACCORD. Impact: The Baltic fishermen's complaints led to a wave of protests that somehow ended up influencing the fishing regulations in other parts of the world. Who knew complaining could lead to global changes about fish? Next up: Lobster rights!. Fact: Ever seen a fisherman without a complaint? It's like spotting a unicorn. They exist, but good luck finding one!.
• Headline: Cumberland Relies On Paper Balloting. Impact: Cumberland's reliance on paper ballots initiated a small but fervent movement for nostalgia, leading to hipster cafes serving only paper ballots with espresso. Because who needs technology when you have vintage vibes?. Fact: Paper ballots are basically the original 'I can't even' of voting. Nothing like a good ol' paper cut to remind you democracy is painful!.
• Headline: ‘Mr. Magic ’—The TV Newscast Doctor. Impact: Frank N Magid's consulting turned TV news into a ratings game, ultimately leading to the rise of 'news' segments that are just glorified gossip. Thanks to him, we now know who wore what at the last red carpet event.. Fact: The only thing more inflated than TV news ratings is the number of ads for weight loss pills during those broadcasts. Coincidence? I think not!.
• Headline: Audubon Fall Fete A Soaring Success. Impact: The Audubon Fall Fete not only celebrated nature but also started the trend of people dressing as butterflies for events, leading to a minor butterfly costume crisis in the early 80s. Who knew butterflies were such a fashion statement?. Fact: Butterfly migrations are a lot like your friends who come back every summer for a visit—beautiful, but they leave a mess behind..
• Headline: Vandalism Issue Topic of Parley. Impact: The vandalism conference sparked a nationwide debate on art vs. vandalism, forever changing the way we view graffiti. Some people now consider it a form of modern art, while others just see their property values plummeting.. Fact: Did you know that some vandalism is actually just creative expression? I mean, who wouldn’t want to see a giant mural of a cat playing the guitar in their local alley?.