DECEMBER 25, 1987

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• Headline: Exploring Love in 'Rendez-Vous'. Impact: If only the aspiring actress had chosen one of the three men wisely, she could have become a major Hollywood star. Instead, we got a series of forgettable rom-coms and a reality TV show about her life. Thanks a lot, 'Rendez-Vous'.. Fact: Did you know that having three love interests in a film usually guarantees at least two awkward love triangles? Just ask the screenwriters!.
• Headline: Exploring 'Pinocchio And Emperor of Night'. Impact: The animated film 'Pinocchio And Emperor of Night' set off a chain reaction where every kid who watched it would grow up to either become a wooden puppet enthusiast or a very confused adult who can't stop thinking about talking animals. Thanks for that.. Fact: Fun fact: Pinocchio's nose only grows when he lies, which means he would definitely fail a polygraph test. Good luck with that in court!.
• Headline: Revitalizing Brooklyn's Vacant Buildings. Impact: The revival of those Brooklyn buildings paved the way for hipster coffee shops and overpriced rent. Who knew that two graffiti-marked buildings could ruin the lives of countless millennials seeking affordable housing?. Fact: Did you know that Brooklyn's 'vacant' buildings are often just waiting for their turn to become artisanal bakeries? Because who doesn't need a $7 croissant?.
• Headline: BUSINESS PEOPLE; Nissan Executive Faces Task Of Reviving Sales. Impact: Jerry L. Benefield’s mission to revive Nissan sales ended up creating a trend where car companies started hiring more executives with obscure backgrounds, leading to the rise of underwater basket weaving as a legitimate qualification in the auto industry.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more complicated than reviving car sales is explaining to your parents what you actually do for a living. Good luck, Jerry!.