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HEADLINES ON December 22, 1990
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- Headline: A New Spin on Teaching: Undercover Comedy. Impact: The undercover teacher inspired a generation of 'big guys' to don disguises, leading to a series of unfortunate events where adults dressed as children caused chaos in schools, spawning the genre of 'undercover teacher' films that peaked in the early 2000s. Thanks for that, Hollywood!. Fact: Did you know that undercover teachers have never been a thing? Because why would anyone want to teach kids when you can just become a meme instead?.
- Headline: Exploring 'The Field': Irish Land and Life. Impact: The film's lukewarm reception led to the rise of countless mediocre Irish dramas, each one trying to capture 'the spirit of the land' but ultimately just featuring more sheep and less drama, which we can all agree is a major cultural tragedy.. Fact: Fun fact: If you want to capture the essence of Ireland, just throw in some rolling hills and a sad fiddle. Dramatic storytelling is optional!.
- Headline: Film Review: A Master of the Universe. Impact: This car fatality not only ruined the protagonist's day but also sparked a nationwide trend of people trying to drive with a novel in one hand and a coffee in the other, leading to a shocking rise in roadside literature accidents.. Fact: Did you know that 'wet firecracker' is a perfect metaphor for the excitement of this movie? Just like how wet firecrackers are not exciting at all!.
- Headline: Review/Film; A Personalized View of the Civil Rights Struggle. Impact: The film's careful portrayal of the civil rights struggle led to a generation of filmmakers who thought they understood the complexities of social issues, resulting in a plethora of awkwardly earnest films that missed the mark completely.. Fact: Did you know that movies about the civil rights struggle can be both moving and painfully misguided? It's like trying to bake bread and ending up with toast instead!.
- Headline: Gay Groups Turn to State Courts to Win Rights. Impact: These court rulings were like the first domino in a chain reaction that led to the gradual acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights, proving that sometimes it just takes a few judges with common sense to spark a revolution—who knew?. Fact: Fun fact: The judges must have been shaking in their robes as they struck down those laws, probably thinking, 'What’s next, letting people marry their pets?' Spoiler alert: They didn't!.
Wall Street Time Machine
MSFT
Microsoft
Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1990, it would be worth $1,285,532 today (1285.5x return)
AAPL
Apple
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1990, it would be worth $1,043,076 today (1043.1x return)