NOVEMBER 19, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: A Movie Within a Movie Experience. Impact: This film's bizarre take on the movie-making process sparked a chain reaction of overly complex and self-referential films throughout the 90s. Fast forward to today, and we have a world where even TikTok influencers think they can direct a blockbuster. Thanks, Harvey!. Fact: Did you know that Madonna tried to convince the world she was a serious actress? The audacity! But hey, at least she wasn't playing a pop star this time..
• Headline: New Housing Development for Seniors in Bell. Impact: This little project for the elderly became a blueprint for housing initiatives everywhere. In a twist of fate, it inadvertently led to the rise of 'retirement communities' as the hot new trend for the 'forever young' crowd. Because who doesn’t want to live next to a shuffleboard court?. Fact: Fun fact: The Creedmoor Psychiatric Center was once a place of serious psychiatric treatment. Now it’s just a fancy way of saying, 'We care about the elderly, sort of.'.
• Headline: The Addams Family Welcomes a New Baby. Impact: The Addams Family franchise flourished post this addition, leading to an entire generation thinking that being a little weird is totally normal. Now, everyone’s trying to channel their inner Morticia—thank you, Hollywood, for the normalization of spooky chic.. Fact: Did you know that the Addams Family is considered a classic? Because nothing screams 'American family values' like a clan that thrives on dark humor and macabre antics!.
• Headline: COMPANY NEWS; President Named to Succeed The Longtime Chief at UST. Impact: This corporate shake-up set off a chain reaction in the tobacco industry, leading to years of boardroom drama and a plethora of 'who will take over next' articles. Spoiler alert: it was always someone named 'Vincent'—the most corporate name ever.. Fact: Did you know UST Inc. is a tobacco company? Because nothing says 'healthy living' like a company run by someone named Gierer. Who needs nicotine when you have such a catchy name?.