DECEMBER 17, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Custody Battle with Canines in Love. Impact: The success of this film inspired a whole new genre of dog-centric sequels, ultimately leading to a reality show where puppies judge human contestants on their ability to fetch. Spoiler: the puppies always win.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Canines in Love' was almost called 'Fido's Follies' until someone realized that made it sound like a bad sitcom..
• Headline: Exploring Nancy Drew's 90's Revival. Impact: The chaotic downfall of Nancy Drew's 90s revival led to the creation of countless other 'strong female leads' who were either overly quirky or just plain confusing. This paved the way for today's 'girlboss' culture, where we celebrate women for just being... there.. Fact: You know you're in trouble when even Nancy Drew can't solve her own plot holes..
• Headline: About Real Estate; New Rules Ease Co-op Refinancings. Impact: The easing of co-op refinancing rules inadvertently caused a surge in hipster coffee shops in New York City, as suddenly everyone had the cash to convert their co-ops into artisan latte factories. The fallout? Too many brew enthusiasts and not enough actual coffee beans.. Fact: Fannie Mae isn't a person, but if it were, it would probably be the friend who always borrows your favorite sweater and never returns it..
• Headline: Review/Film; Johnny Depp as a Soulful Outsider. Impact: The violence in Sarajevo intensified global awareness of the Balkan conflict, leading to a series of international peace talks that made as much progress as a snail on a treadmill. Ironically, it also inspired a number of dystopian novels that no one really wanted to read.. Fact: The shelling in Sarajevo was a tragic reminder that sometimes, reality is messier than the worst action movie plot..
• Headline: Bosnian Army Shells Serb-Held Areas of Sarajevo.