NOVEMBER 13, 1987

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• Headline: Schwarzenegger Stars in 'The Running Man'. Impact: The Running Man inspired a generation of reality TV producers who, believing they could up the ante, decided that actual competition was too boring. Hence, we got shows where people eat bugs for money. Thanks, Arnold!. Fact: Did you know that 'The Running Man' was originally a novel by Stephen King? Imagine if he had turned it into a romantic comedy instead. Talk about a plot twist!.
• Headline: Exploring 'Cross My Heart' - A Date's Journey. Impact: The awkwardness of 'Cross My Heart' led to a rise in self-help books about dating, which ironically made dating even more complicated. Thanks to this film, the phrase 'Just be yourself' became a sarcastic challenge rather than advice.. Fact: Fun fact: Despite being about dating, 'Cross My Heart' made 30-something singles question their life choices more than their dating skills. A real romantic success story!.
• Headline: Lions Struggle in Competitive League. Impact: The Lions' struggle in sports led to a chain reaction of underdog stories, inspiring countless motivational speeches and a slew of mediocre sports movies. Who knew a bunch of guys losing could fuel Hollywood dreams?. Fact: Did you know that 'Lions Out of Their League' could easily be the title of a documentary about my high school sports team? Spoiler: we didn't win either..
• Headline: Market Place; Rate Cuts Aid Savings Units. Impact: The rate cuts may have initially seemed like a good idea, but they led to an era of questionable financial decisions. Cue the rise of people thinking they could afford their dream homes, only to discover that reality checks come with hefty bills.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'savings and loan' is really just a fancy way to say, 'Let me give you a false sense of security about your money'?.
• Headline: About Real Estate; Two Luxury Complexes Are Planned for Queens. Impact: The development of luxury complexes in Queens sparked a trend of gentrification that eventually turned hipster coffee shops into overpriced artisan latte factories. Thanks for making my neighborhood so unrecognizable!. Fact: Fun fact: These luxury complexes promised 'the style of Manhattan' but still managed to forget that Manhattan's charm is its complete lack of space and personal privacy. Bravo!.