APRIL 3, 1984

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• Headline: The Burden of Asking for Favors. Impact: Miss Kennedy's fear of asking for favors led to a generational avoidance of any request for help. This sparked a global movement where people began to communicate solely through emojis, because verbal requests became too daunting. Thanks, Miss Kennedy, for the emoji takeover!. Fact: Did you know that asking for help is scientifically proven to be less burdensome than carrying the weight of your pride? But hey, who needs science when you have anxiety?.
• Headline: Georgetown vs Houston Championship Clash. Impact: This championship game became the catalyst for the NCAA's obsession with branding. Years later, we now have sponsorships for every single aspect of college sports, including the pre-game warm-up shirts. Thank you, Georgetown and Houston, for making sports more about merchandise than actual sport!. Fact: Did you know that the original NCAA basketball championship was played without any sponsorships at all? Shocking, I know! It was a simpler time when athletes played for pride instead of branding rights..
• Headline: Celebrating Andrea Simon's Legacy. Impact: Mrs. Simon's flower-selling initiative not only saved the Riverdale Mental Health Association but also inspired the 'flower power' movement of the 60s. You can thank her for every hippie trying to save the world by handing out daisies instead of actually doing something productive.. Fact: Did you know that selling flowers can actually boost your mood? Or at least that's what they tell you to justify the price of a dozen roses on Valentine's Day. Spoiler alert: it's mostly just a marketing scheme!.