AUGUST 4, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dining Out in Scarsdale. Impact: The 'comfortable stability' of Scarsdale dining has influenced countless suburban restaurants, leading to an epidemic of beige decor and menu items like 'Crispy Chicken Delight'. Future generations will look back and wonder, 'What were they thinking?'. Fact: Fun fact: the average restaurant in Scarsdale serves food that is 83% more likely to be described as 'consistently average' than any hip urban eatery..
• Headline: The Impact of Nazi Propaganda Films. Impact: The ongoing debate over Nazi propaganda films inadvertently birthed a new genre of film studies classes, where students analyze hate and its consequences. Ironically, this led to more people actually wanting to watch them—because who doesn't love a horror show?. Fact: These films were so controversial that they almost led to more arguments than family Thanksgiving dinners. They really knew how to stir the pot, didn't they?.
• Headline: ART REVIEW; A Tribute to Adolph Gottlieb. Impact: Adolph Gottlieb's exploration of abstract art set off a chain reaction that ultimately led to the rise of modern art movements, where people would pay millions for a canvas that looks like it was splattered by a toddler. Thanks, Adolph!. Fact: Ironically, many of Gottlieb's works are now used as the backdrop in hipster cafes trying to look 'deep'..
• Headline: Your Own Account; Shielding Estates From the Taxman. Impact: The panic over estate taxes led to a spike in estate planning consultations, which birthed the 'Will-a-Palooza' event, where families gather to discuss who gets Grandma’s china. It’s all fun and games until someone brings up the family feud!. Fact: Estate planning is like a game of Monopoly—everyone wants Boardwalk, but no one wants to end up in jail!.
• Headline: Fear and Anger Greet Plan for Nuclear Dump. Impact: The nuclear dump debate caused a nationwide 'Not in My Backyard' movement that led to overzealous citizens forming committees. Fast forward to today, and now we have a plethora of online petitions about everything from climate change to avocado toast prices.. Fact: Amazing how people will fight to the death over what goes in their backyard but will still happily accept a neighbor's Wi-Fi password!.
• Headline: IN THE NATURAL STATE. Impact: The 'Save this corner of New Jersey' movement inspired a new wave of environmental activism, leading to the birth of eco-friendly products that cost twice as much but make you feel good about your life choices. Thanks, New Jersey!. Fact: New Jersey is home to more than just diners and turnpike exits—it's also where many environmentalists learned that saving the planet doesn't have to be a dirty job!.
• Headline: BLACKBOARD; Reading Between The Lines. Impact: The spacing between words in print became a matter of life and death for future graphic designers, leading to a world where bad typesetting could literally end friendships. Who knew typography could be so dramatic?. Fact: Controlling word spacing is so critical that it has been cited in at least three divorce cases. Yes, really—dysfunctional couples blame their issues on bad fonts!.