JUNE 29, 1990

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• Headline: Revival of Two-Family Houses in Jersey City. Impact: The revival of the two-family house in Jersey City led to a housing boom so pronounced that it inadvertently inspired hipsters to reclaim the term 'colony' for their artisanal coffee houses, thus changing the landscape of gentrification forever. Now, every time you sip a 'locally sourced, ethically harvested latte,' you can thank those two-family houses for fueling your overpriced caffeine addiction.. Fact: Did you know that the two-family house was once the go-to model for affordable living? Now it’s just a trendy hashtag on Instagram. #Blessed.
• Headline: Comedian's Journey from Tragedy to Comedy. Impact: The film about a comedian turned institution gave rise to a whole genre of 'comedians who come back from the dead' narratives, leading to a bizarre trend where every comedian now feels compelled to resurrect themselves in some posthumous stand-up special. Thanks to this, Netflix now has an entire section dedicated to 'Ghostly Giggles.'. Fact: Interestingly, this film was so unctuous that it made everyone involved question their life choices—especially the audience members who paid to see it. Talk about a comedy of errors!.