JULY 8, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: From High School to Hollywood Stardom. Impact: If Brian Robbins hadn't donned that leather jacket, who knows? Perhaps leather jackets would have remained a fashion faux pas, and the entire 90s grunge movement would have been a lot less edgy, resulting in a world where flannel ruled supreme and no one knew what a 'cool' guy looked like.. Fact: Did you know that 'Head of the Class' had a run longer than some actual heads of state? Just kidding. But it was a sitcom, so at least it had more laughs..
• Headline: George Foster's Bridgeport Baseball Camp. Impact: George Foster's lack of response in Bridgeport led to the birth of the 'Bridgeport Blues,' a local music genre dedicated to lamenting the absence of major league interest, ultimately inspiring the next wave of sad indie bands in basements across America.. Fact: Did you know that George Foster’s summer camps were so quiet they could be mistaken for a library? Apparently, kids prefer video games over learning how to hit a home run..
• Headline: SIDELINES: BOLLETTIERI'S NEXT?; Don King and a Prodigy. Impact: If eleven-year-old Venus Williams had not been noticed by Nick Bollettieri, it’s likely the tennis world would be vastly different. We might still be watching boring matches featuring players with less flair and fewer dazzling outfits, and who wants that?. Fact: Did you know that at eleven, Venus was already serving aces that made adults question their life choices? Imagine being schooled by a child!.
• Headline: SIDELINES: DUELING SOCCER DATA; Getting In Their Free Kicks. Impact: The dismissal of soccer as low-scoring led to the birth of countless memes and jokes about the sport, giving rise to an entire generation dedicated to mocking it, which in turn inspired a movement called 'Soccer Lovers Anonymous' — where members bond over their shared pain.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'goal-less draw' is used in soccer, and it’s not just a metaphor for a bad date? Trust me, it applies..
• Headline: SIDELINES: ET CETERA; A Mets Honor For Cleon Jones. Impact: Cleon Jones being inducted into the Mets' Hall of Fame has inspired countless fans to believe that if they just hang around long enough, they too could be recognized for their mediocre baseball skills... or just for being a fan.. Fact: Did you know that the Mets' Hall of Fame is the only place where fans can get their hopes up without any risk of disappointment? It's like a safe space for baseball dreams!.
• Headline: SIDELINES: A STEROID MESSAGE IN TOYS?; Impressionable Wrestling Fans Versus Profits. Impact: The wrestling world’s embrace of steroids led to a generation of fans who believed that the only way to succeed was through unnatural means. This inadvertently spurred the creation of the 'DIY Steroid Kit' toy line, teaching children that cheating is just a fun afternoon project.. Fact: Did you know that professional wrestling has more plot twists than most soap operas? And just like soap operas, you can always count on someone being 'fired' — just not in the way you think!.