NOVEMBER 17, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: AC&R Advertising Champions Research Integrity. Impact: This little faith in research sparked a revolution in advertising that led to the rise of influencers. Who knew that a cat in a hat could sell more than a well-researched campaign? Thanks, AC&R! You accidentally gave us a world obsessed with selfies and avocado toast.. Fact: Did you know that advertising research is basically just guessing with a fancy name? It's like a magic eight ball for brands!.
• Headline: Murphy's Gangster Comedy Review. Impact: The mediocre gangster comedy genre flourished, leading to a significant influx of films featuring 'likeable' criminals. Eventually, this paved the way for the rise of antiheroes in popular culture, making our current obsession with morally ambiguous protagonists feel completely normal. Thanks, Murphy!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'genial but middling' is also how I would describe my last date?.
• Headline: Conversion of 1150 Fifth Avenue. Impact: The conversion of prewar buildings to co-ops unleashed a wave of gentrification that reshaped urban landscapes. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have hipster coffee shops where a simple cup of joe costs more than your grandparents' rent. Progress, right?. Fact: Did you know that 'prewar' is just a fancy real estate term for 'old enough to have seen some stuff'?.
• Headline: Review/Film; 'Valmont,' New Incarnation Of 'Liaisons Dangereuses'. Impact: This adaptation of 'Dangerous Liaisons' contributed to the glamorization of sexual intrigue, which ultimately led to countless poorly written romance novels and reality TV shows. Thanks, Hollywood, for turning seduction into a sport!. Fact: Did you know that 'sexual intrigue without the bite' is also how I describe my last attempt at flirting?.