OCTOBER 12, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: City Opera Returns with 'Falstaff'. Impact: The return of the City Opera sparked a renewed interest in opera, which ironically led to a massive increase in karaoke bars. Now, everyone thinks they can hit those high notes after a few drinks.. Fact: Did you know that 'Falstaff' is actually based on Shakespeare's character? Because nothing says 'great literature' like getting drunk and causing chaos in a town..
• Headline: Parliament-Funkadelic's Apollo Theater Performance. Impact: Parliament-Funkadelic's performance at the Apollo Theater initiated a chain reaction that resulted in the invention of disco balls. Thus, every wedding and prom since has featured questionable dance moves and polyester suits.. Fact: Did you know that George Clinton was once told he had too much funk? I guess they never heard of 'too much of a good thing.'.
• Headline: Town Shows It Has a Heart for Man in Need. Impact: The town's willingness to support Kelley led to the establishment of 'GoFundMe' accounts centuries earlier, giving rise to a culture of crowdfunding for everything from medical bills to cat sweaters.. Fact: Did you know that heart attacks are not picky? They can strike anyone, even your least favorite coworker. So maybe let that grudge go..
• Headline: Talmadge Got Support From 2 Parties in Vote. Impact: The bipartisan support for Talmadge inadvertently set the stage for today's political circus, where even a two-party system looks like a three-ring one. Clowns included.. Fact: Did you know that voting 'present' is just a fancy way of saying, 'I don’t want to take a stand, but I still want to be here for the snacks'?.
• Headline: Toy Festival Takes Over Madison Sq.. Impact: The Toy Festival inspired a generation of children who grew up to become toy designers, thus ensuring that every holiday season is filled with toys that inevitably break within 24 hours.. Fact: Did you know that toy festivals are just adult playgrounds? Because nothing screams 'maturity' like competing for the latest action figure..
• Headline: 34 More Airports to Get Wind‐Shift Safety Units. Impact: The installation of wind-shift safety units led to a nationwide obsession with aviation safety, giving rise to the phrase, 'It’s not the fall that kills you, it’s the wind shear!'. Fact: Did you know that wind shear is not a trendy hairstyle? But let’s be honest, the way some people style their hair, it could totally qualify..
• Headline: Restaurants. Impact: The rise of Chef Ho's Hunan Manor contributed to the culinary boom, inspiring countless foodies to believe they could also be chefs, leading to a wave of Instagram food photos that haunt our feeds to this day.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complex than the menu at a fancy restaurant is the emotional turmoil you feel when deciding what to order?.
• Headline: Advertising. Impact: The study from Magazine Research Inc led to an advertising arms race, resulting in the flood of ads in every nook and cranny of our lives. Thank you, capitalism, for turning our lives into one big commercial.. Fact: Did you know that advertisements are just societal whispers convincing us we need things we never knew existed? Like scented candles in the shape of avocados..
• Headline: WASHINGTON;One Vote For the Orioles. Impact: James Reston's vote for the Orioles sparked a nationwide debate about sports journalism, which eventually led to the rise of 'hot takes' and the invention of the term 'fanatic'.. Fact: Did you know that sports predictions are about as reliable as a weather forecast? Enjoy the game, and don't take betting advice from me!.