AUGUST 20, 1990

Full News Archive

• Headline: Father-Son Tennis Championships Unveiled. Impact: This quaint father-son tennis match inspired a generation, leading to an alarming rise in dad jokes on the courts. Who knew a single backhand could cause such a racket in the world of puns?. Fact: Tennis whites: because nothing says 'I’m serious about this match' quite like looking like you just walked out of a 1920s country club..
• Headline: Doubles Tennis: A Unique Challenge. Impact: The intense rallies and volleys in doubles tennis led to a global obsession with tennis-themed reality shows. Spoiler alert: the drama was mostly about who forgot to bring the Gatorade.. Fact: Doubles tennis: the only sport where you can blame your partner for losing while simultaneously questioning your life choices..
• Headline: Michaels Stores Announces Executive Changes. Impact: When Donald G. Thomson took the helm at Michaels Stores, it triggered a retail renaissance that would eventually lead to the invention of the 'impulse buy'—a concept that has ruined countless diets and bank accounts.. Fact: Michaels Stores: where your dreams of becoming a DIY master go to die under a pile of half-finished projects..
• Headline: A Debut of Sorts For a 14-Year-Old. Impact: Chanda Rubin's debut match forged a path for future young athletes, proving that if you can survive your first match against a champion, you can survive anything—like adulting.. Fact: At 14, Chanda was just a kid playing tennis; today, she’s a reminder that age is just a number, but your backhand is forever..
• Headline: BUSINESS PEOPLE; Investor Finds Values In Bankrupt Companies. Impact: Andre Danesh's knack for bankrupt companies sparked a trend of investors treating financial failures like collectibles, leading to awkward dinner parties where guests proudly displayed their 'bankrupt art.'. Fact: Investing in bankrupt companies: the perfect hobby for those who enjoy living on the edge of financial ruin while simultaneously telling everyone you’re a ‘visionary.’.