AUGUST 31, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rise of the Killer Doll Genre. Impact: The creation of the cute little killer doll sparked a wave of similar horror icons that led to an entire generation of parents questioning their toy purchases. This eventually resulted in the rise of inflatable furniture, because who wants a potentially murderous doll when you can have a couch that might also double as a flotation device?. Fact: Did you know that the original design for the doll was meant to teach children about friendship? Guess that didn't go as planned!.
• Headline: A Matter Of Mistaken Eminence Film Review. Impact: This charming story about a mistaken pope led to a series of accidental leaders throughout history, culminating in a future where a cat inadvertently becomes the world's first feline president. Because, honestly, how much worse could it be?. Fact: Fun fact: The Vatican has a long history of quirky popes, but none have yet been mistaken for a portly priest who just wanted to lead a nice choir practice..
• Headline: Luxury Town Houses Facing Marketing Challenges. Impact: The marketing twist for unsold luxury townhouses led to an unexpected trend of 'ghost' real estate tours, where potential buyers were shown empty homes by enthusiastic agents who pretended the houses were 'spiritually enhanced.' This ultimately caused a shortage of actual ghostbusters in the housing market.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'luxury' can be a euphemism for 'good luck selling this overpriced box'? Well, now you do!.