OCTOBER 4, 1985

Full News Archive

• Headline: BLISS: An Australian Transformation Story. Impact: In a bizarre twist of fate, the awakening of this Australian ad exec led to a global trend of spontaneous awakenings. By 2030, people around the world were waking up in strange places, leading to a surge in lost-property offices and a renewed interest in 'Where's Waldo?' books.. Fact: Australians are known for their 'no worries' attitude, so this ad exec probably just thought he was having a bad dream about a failed campaign..
• Headline: Glenn Close Shines in 'Jagged Edge'. Impact: The courtroom romance sparked a tidal wave of lawyer-client relationships, resulting in the rise of 'legal drama' as a legitimate dating strategy. By 2025, it became illegal to date your lawyer in 12 states.. Fact: Glenn Close's character is so dedicated to her work that she probably still charges her client for every second they spend together, romantic or not..
• Headline: Boeing 727 Bulkhead Inspection Alert. Impact: This inspection order caused a massive uptick in fear of flying. In a world where everyone is suddenly checking airplane bulkheads, the TSA became the most popular reality TV show, with millions tuning in to see if their flights would get canceled.. Fact: The Boeing 727 was once the go-to plane for 'I hope this flight doesn't end up in a movie about a disaster'..
• Headline: FILM: FROM NEW ZEALAND, 'CAME A HOT FRIDAY'. Impact: This film inspired a generation of con artists who took their talents to the racetracks, accidentally creating the first-ever con artist convention in 1995, where attendees could learn from the best (and worst) in the business.. Fact: In New Zealand, 'Came a Hot Friday' is considered a documentary, showing outsiders just how creative their local conmen can be..
• Headline: FILM: 'DREAMCHILD,' ABOUT LEWIS CARROL'S ALICE. Impact: The centenary celebration sparked a worldwide obsession with Alice in Wonderland, leading to a resurgence of tea parties and a bizarre trend of people dressing as anthropomorphic animals, which only faded when people realized they were just dressing up for the wrong occasion.. Fact: In the 1800s, Lewis Carroll might have been the original influencer, if only he had Instagram to showcase all his 'Wonderland' adventures..
• Headline: FILM: BODY SNATCHING IN 'DOCTOR AND THE DEVILS'. Impact: The revival of interest in body snatching led to a short-lived but explosive black market for cadavers, forcing universities to double-check if their anatomy classes were actually just elaborate cover-ups for crime rings.. Fact: In the 19th century, body snatching was such a popular 'profession' that some people were buried with bells, just in case they weren't quite dead yet..