MARCH 8, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Spring Flower Shows and Gardening Tips. Impact: The anticipation of spring flowers ignited a worldwide obsession with gardening, leading to an unprecedented increase in the number of people who claimed to be 'plant parents,' resulting in the rise of viral videos of cats knocking over potted plants.. Fact: Gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature—unless you have a black thumb, in which case, your plants will probably plot against you..
• Headline: Classic French Dining at The Arch. Impact: The continued popularity of French restaurants led to an explosion in culinary tourism, resulting in more people trying to pronounce 'quiche' while simultaneously struggling to order it in Paris.. Fact: In France, ordering 'French fare' is like asking for 'American food'—most of the time, it’s just a matter of what you can get on a baguette..
• Headline: WINE; CHOOSING ROBUST BARGAINS. Impact: The trend of seeking robust wine bargains inadvertently sparked a global search for 'affordable luxury,' leading to a whole generation believing that drinking wine from a box was the epitome of class.. Fact: Wine connoisseurs will tell you that a good wine is like a good joke—if you have to explain it, it probably isn’t worth it..
• Headline: NEW FOCUS OF FEMINISTS: THE FAMILY. Impact: The feminist focus on family issues led to a complete overhaul of domestic responsibilities, resulting in husbands across the globe suddenly becoming experts in laundry and diaper changing—truly a revolution in gender roles.. Fact: The family dynamic has changed so much that 'dad's night off' now involves not just beer but also a full household management plan..
• Headline: SHOREHAM DEBATE SPREADS TO NEW FRONTS. Impact: The ongoing debate about the Shoreham plant led to an increased awareness of environmental issues, inspiring a generation of activists to take to the streets with signs, and ultimately giving rise to the phrase 'Not in my backyard' as a rallying cry.. Fact: Debates about power plants are often more heated than debates about who ate the last slice of pizza at a party—both can lead to extreme measures..
• Headline: MCCRACKEN TO SING IN CENTENNIAL 'OTELLO'. Impact: The celebration of 'Otello' spurred a renewed interest in opera, leading to a surge of over-the-top performances and a dramatic increase in the number of people trying to sing in the shower like they’re on stage at the Met.. Fact: Singing opera in the shower is a great way to practice—just remember, the audience is critically judging your pitch, even if it's just your shampoo bottles..
• Headline: L.I. OFFICIALS SEEK CHANGES IN LANDFILL LAW. Impact: The push for changes in landfill laws sparked a myriad of debates and protests, eventually leading to a global movement where people began to recycle more than just their pizza boxes—although, let’s be honest, not everyone got the memo.. Fact: Landfill laws can be so convoluted that sometimes you wonder if they were written by someone who thought 'reduce, reuse, recycle' was an elaborate party invitation..