NOVEMBER 22, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Addams Family Revived in High Style. Impact: The revival of 'The Addams Family' sparked a bizarre trend of families adopting more eccentric pets, leading to a nationwide shortage of normal-looking cats and dogs. Who knew that a love for ghouls would trickle down into the pet adoption scene?. Fact: Did you know that 'The Addams Family' was originally created by cartoonist Charles Addams in 1938? Talk about a long-term relationship with the macabre!.
• Headline: Bette Midler's Unique Film Tribute. Impact: Bette Midler's portrayal of a character somewhat resembling herself caused a ripple effect in Hollywood where actors began to think that playing themselves might be the next big thing. Thus began the age of reality TV, where everyone is just a slightly exaggerated version of themselves.. Fact: Fun fact: Bette Midler has won four Grammy Awards, three Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards. Is there a 'Most Likely to Be Bette Midler' award? Because she’s clearly the front-runner!.
• Headline: Nestle's Leadership Expansion in North America. Impact: Timm F. Crull's ascension at Nestle led to the unintentional creation of a secret society of chocolate lovers, who met in basements to plot the next big chocolate flavor. Chocolate-flavored broccoli was almost a thing, but thankfully, common sense prevailed.. Fact: Nestle is so big that if it were a country, it would have a GDP comparable to some small nations. Just imagine a nation ruled by chocolate and instant coffee!.
• Headline: Moderate-Income Housing; 600-Unit Project on L.I. Is Private-Sector Success. Impact: The success of this 600-unit housing project prompted a bizarre trend where people started building homes out of shipping containers, leading to the rise of hipster communes where everyone pretended to be living sustainably while actually just enjoying their artisanal avocado toast.. Fact: Did you know that housing projects like this often face more resistance than a cat at a dog park? Community residents might prefer their neighborhoods to look like a scene from a 1950s postcard!.