SEPTEMBER 5, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Life of General Schwarzkopf. Impact: Schwarzkopf's life story inspired generations of aspiring generals, leading to an influx of egos in the military. This eventually caused a reality show called 'America's Next Top General' that judged military tactics based on style.. Fact: Did you know Schwarzkopf once said he wanted to be a veterinarian? Imagine a general trying to herd cats instead of troops!.
• Headline: Revitalizing Essex House Lobby. Impact: The restoration of the Essex House lobby sparked a worldwide trend of 'nostalgic' architecture, leading to a bizarre movement where people began living in reimagined Victorian-era homes complete with gas lamps and corsets.. Fact: Isn't it funny how when people say they want a 'lobby' they actually mean a place that smells of old leather and regret?.
• Headline: Building A Winter Wonderland in Palm Beach. Impact: The glamour of Palm Beach's elite turned into a competition of who could have the most absurdly extravagant holiday display, eventually leading to a reality show called 'Extreme Winter Wonderland Makeovers'.. Fact: Fun fact: Palm Beach is so fancy, even the palm trees wear designer sunglasses. Can you say 'vacation envy'?.
• Headline: CURRENTS; Touches Of Judaica For Home. Impact: Swedler's Judaica designs sparked a trend of home decor that led to a bizarre competition among architects to create increasingly extravagant mezuzahs, culminating in a national mezuzah-off on prime-time television.. Fact: Did you know a mezuza is supposed to protect your home? Too bad it doesn’t come with a warranty for bad decorating choices!.
• Headline: CURRENTS; Inside Look at an Architectural Giant. Impact: Schinkel’s classical style inspired a new wave of architecture called 'Schinkelism', which led to a generation of buildings that looked like they were perpetually stuck in a time loop of 19th-century aesthetics.. Fact: Karl Friedrich Schinkel was so dedicated to his craft that he probably had more buildings than friends. Priorities, right?.
• Headline: Fixing a Chest: Not Difficult, but Delicate. Impact: The decline in antique chest transactions led to a surge in DIY crafting videos, which ironically resulted in people ruining perfectly good wood while trying to replicate 'fine craftsmanship' from Pinterest.. Fact: Did you know that blanket chests were once the ultimate status symbol? Now they just collect dust and hold your ex's love letters..
• Headline: CURRENTS; A Chance To Dine With Stars. Impact: The Museum of Television and Radio’s exhibit inspired families to start dining with their TVs on, which eventually led to the phenomenon of 'virtual dinners' where people ate in front of their screens, creating a new genre of 'social isolation cuisine'.. Fact: Did you know that if you eat while watching TV, you're statistically more likely to forget your meal? Congratulations, you've just become a culinary ghost!.