AUGUST 8, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Madonna Shines in 'Who's That Girl'. Impact: If Madonna hadn't donned that questionable hairstyle, the entire 80s fashion scene might have turned out differently. Imagine a world with fewer leg warmers and more common sense. But alas, we ended up with both sequins and self-absorption.. Fact: Madonna's ability to maintain a string of hit singles is only rivaled by her talent for making headlines for the most absurd reasons. Who needs a plot when you have a pop icon?.
• Headline: Exploring 'Back to the Beach' Film. Impact: This film's release rekindled nostalgia for beach parties, leading to a decade-long resurgence of terrible beach-themed movies. Thanks a lot, 'Back to the Beach'—the world needed more surfboards and less plot.. Fact: 'Back to the Beach' features cameo appearances from the likes of Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, who probably wondered why they agreed to this cinematic train wreck..
• Headline: Film: He-Man Seeks Key. Impact: The film's questionable plot about a muscle-bound hero led to a generation of children believing that all problems could be solved with sheer brawn. Spoiler alert: It couldn't, and they all still needed keys.. Fact: He-Man’s adventures taught kids that if you have enough muscles, you can literally bumble your way through any situation, which might explain a lot about adult life..
• Headline: COMPANY NEWS; Minnetonka to Sell Liquid Soap Unit. Impact: The sale of Minnetonka’s liquid soap unit to Colgate-Palmolive created a ripple effect in the soap industry, leading us to wonder why we needed so many varieties of soap. Spoiler: We didn’t.. Fact: If you’ve ever wondered how many ways there are to wash your hands, just thank this merger. The answer is 'too many'—but who doesn’t love a good lather?.