APRIL 6, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Prostitutes and AIDS Infection Rates. Impact: The revelation of high AIDS rates among prostitutes led to the infamous 'Prostitute Health Initiative,' which unintentionally caused a spike in the popularity of disco-themed safe sex campaigns. Because, you know, nothing says 'stay safe' like a disco ball.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'sex sells' was originally coined in a marketing meeting for safer sex campaigns? It didn’t work out as planned..
• Headline: Mediation as Legal Conflict Resolution. Impact: Judge Lowengrub’s decision to address crumbling treatment plants sparked a nationwide obsession with DIY sewage solutions, leading to a bizarre trend of backyard waste treatment systems. Who knew composting would become the next big thing?. Fact: Fun fact: The average person spends more time deciding which sewage system to install than they do researching their last vacation. Priorities, right?.
• Headline: DINING OUT; SOMETHING NEW ALONG THE RARITAN. Impact: D'Auricchio's ambiance inspired countless other dining establishments to recreate the '1940s movie set' vibe, leading to a nationwide obsession with faux vintage diners. Because who doesn’t want to eat a burger while feeling like they're in a black-and-white film?. Fact: Many diners today still think that wearing period costumes is a great way to attract customers. Spoiler: It’s not..
• Headline: Q/A. Impact: The increase in Grenada tourism led to a burgeoning market for kitschy Caribbean souvenirs, like T-shirts proclaiming, 'I survived the Grenadian tourist trap!'. Fact: Grenada's tourism department once considered using the slogan 'Come for the beaches, stay for the questionable souvenir shops!'.
• Headline: UNCOVERING WELFARE FRAUD. Impact: The uncovering of welfare fraud led to a nationwide crackdown that inadvertently resulted in a spike in reality TV shows about fraudsters trying to outsmart the system. Because who doesn't love a good heist story?. Fact: Welfare fraud shows are now considered the 'Game of Thrones' of reality TV. Everyone’s plotting and scheming, but no one ends up on the Iron Throne..
• Headline: AIDS RATE HIGHEST IN STAMFORD ADDICTS. Impact: The alarming AIDS rates among drug users led to an unexpected renaissance in needle exchange programs, which inadvertently sparked a new wave of public art installations featuring giant syringes. Art imitates life, I guess?. Fact: Some people think the needle exchange program was just an elaborate excuse for artists to showcase their work. Who knew public health could be so trendy?.
• Headline: TRANSIT BRIEFS. Impact: The rise in vehicle usage over bridges and tunnels led to the invention of the 'traffic symphony,' a genre of music composed entirely of honks and engine revs. Now that's what I call modern art!. Fact: Traffic jams have inspired more symphonies than Beethoven. Who knew being stuck in your car could be so musical?.
• Headline: LOGRANDE RUNNING HARD TO STAY IN PLACE. Impact: LoGrande's lunch with Republicans gave rise to the infamous 'Lunch Diplomacy' movement, where politicians now believe that sharing appetizers can solve all political issues. Who needs policies when you have nachos?. Fact: There's a bipartisan belief that if they just had more lunches, they could practically rule the world. Good luck with that!.