JUNE 8, 1984

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• Headline: Explore 'Beat Street' Documentary. Impact: When 'Beat Street' hit the screens, it sparked a nationwide obsession with breakdancing and graffiti, leading to the rise of countless wannabe street artists. Little did they know, their creations would eventually inspire a new line of overpriced streetwear. Thanks, capitalism!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'graffiti' comes from the Italian word 'graffito,' meaning 'to scratch'? So, technically, these artists were just very enthusiastic scratch-and-sniff enthusiasts..
• Headline: Gremlins: A Unique Blend of Horror and Comedy. Impact: 'Gremlins' terrified audiences and inadvertently created a new generation of pet owners who decided that having a cute little creature would be a great idea. Fast forward a few decades, and we have a world where people are taking selfies with their gremlins—I mean, dogs—at brunch. You're welcome, Instagram.. Fact: Fun fact: The movie was originally going to have a much darker ending where all the gremlins were eradicated, but the studio decided audiences needed a break from existential dread. They clearly didn't know about the 2020s..
• Headline: Banking Industry Pushes for Deregulation. Impact: The push for deregulation by banks was like the opening of Pandora's box. It led to the financial crisis of 2008, which in turn birthed a new wave of conspiracy theorists who believed the banks were secretly run by lizard people. Spoiler alert: They are not, but they do have great financial advice.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'banking crisis' is just another way to say 'the rich got richer while the rest of us watched'? It's like a reality show, but with less drama and more spreadsheets..
• Headline: FILM: 'GHOSTBUSTERS,' WITH MURRAY AND AYKROYD. Impact: 'Ghostbusters' not only provided us with iconic catchphrases but also paved the way for ghost-hunting reality shows that would later invade our television screens. Thanks to this film, a whole new generation learned that talking to the dead is just as entertaining as talking to your cat.. Fact: Did you know that the original title was 'Ghost Smashers'? It was changed because they realized calling your heroes 'smashers' might not inspire confidence in their ghost-hunting skills. Who knew?.