DECEMBER 31, 1989

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• Headline: Nostalgic Perspectives on Sports Performance. Impact: This nostalgic look back at sports led to the creation of countless podcasts where middle-aged men lament the 'good old days' while sipping craft beers and wearing jerseys from teams that haven't won in decades.. Fact: Nostalgia is just a fancy way of saying, 'I miss being young enough to eat pizza without consequences.'.
• Headline: LONG ISLAND SOUND; My New Year's and How It Grew. Impact: The myth of New Year's Eve being invented by Guy Lombardo has perpetuated the notion that poor taste in music can somehow make you feel festive, leading to karaoke nights filled with sad renditions of 'Auld Lang Syne.'. Fact: New Year's celebrations have been around for millennia, so thanks, Guy, for taking all the credit!.
• Headline: Toasting the New Year With a Sip, but Just a Sip. Impact: The trend of sipping just a little too much on New Year's led to the rise of the 'hair of the dog' industry, spawning countless brunch menus filled with questionable drink combinations and regrets.. Fact: The 'hair of the dog' is a great way to start the New Year—if your New Year’s resolution is to make poor life choices..
• Headline: DINING OUT; Above-Average Touches in Italian Fare. Impact: The opening of an upscale Italian restaurant led to the proliferation of Instagram food pics, where everyone tries to capture the perfect shot of their spaghetti while simultaneously neglecting the actual conversation.. Fact: The only thing worse than an overpriced restaurant is the realization that your food looks better than you do in photos..
• Headline: ART; Patchwork Political Outlets. Impact: The 1913 cartoon mocking modern art gave birth to countless art critics who now earn a living writing pretentious reviews about pieces that look like they were created by a toddler with finger paints.. Fact: Art is subjective, which is just a polite way of saying 'I don't get it, but I’ll pretend to.'.