OCTOBER 2, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: Oakland Athletics' Stellar Pitching Performance. Impact: The Oakland Athletics' elbow-bashing led to a national obsession with strength training in baseball. Fast-forward a few decades, and now kids are being taught to lift weights before they can even walk. Thanks, A's, for turning Little League into a mini-Gymnastics competition!. Fact: Did you know that elbow-bashing was actually a secret code for 'we're trying to distract you from our pitching woes'? Who knew sports could be so dramatic?.
• Headline: Bronx Random Killing Arrest Made. Impact: This random killing incident sparked a wave of community safety initiatives in urban areas. However, it also led to the rise of conspiracy theories where people believed that windows were somehow conspiring against them. Thanks to one ill-fated window, urban legends flourished!. Fact: Did you know that windows are now considered the most dangerous household item? Who knew that glass could be so deadly? Perhaps it's time to start decorating with plywood!.
• Headline: Sports World Specials: Aid for Hugo Victims. Impact: Senator Strom Thurmond's idea to help Hugo victims through football not only provided immediate aid but also set a precedent for 'sports as charity' events. Fast forward, and now we have celebrities playing flag football for everything from cancer to cat shelters. So, thanks, Hugo, for making sports even more absurd!. Fact: Did you know that Hurricane Hugo was the original inspiration for 'The Hunger Games'? Just kidding, but it sure did inspire a lot of people to get creative with fundraising!.