AUGUST 5, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nostalgia and Innocence in Film. Impact: Who knew that Alfalfa's romantic pursuits could lead to a resurgence of bad haircuts and questionable fashion choices decades later? The 'Ragamuffin Renaissance' is upon us, thanks to this pivotal moment in children's entertainment.. Fact: Darla's hairstyle in this era is rumored to have inspired countless hair salons to create the 'Darla Do', which has since become a staple for every nostalgic parent..
• Headline: Goodwill Games Women's Basketball Showdown. Impact: This game was the butterfly that flapped its wings, leading to the eventual rise of women's basketball as a global phenomenon. Little did they know, the real challenge would be convincing people that 'basketball' isn't just a male-dominated sport.. Fact: Lisa Leslie once dunked on a boy in high school, proving once and for all that sometimes, 'tall order' just means 'tall enough to reach the rim.'.
• Headline: Exploring 'Airheads': A Parody Journey. Impact: The release of 'Airheads' set off a chain reaction that would ultimately lead to the creation of countless other brain-dead comedies, influencing the future of cinema with its glorious lack of substance. You could say it was the ‘dumb’ that changed everything.. Fact: 'Airheads' was originally pitched as a documentary about the life of a rock band, but they quickly realized they had no idea what they were doing and just went with the airhead concept instead..
• Headline: About Real Estate; New Investors Acquire Tower in Lincoln Center Area. Impact: The acquisition of a tower near Lincoln Center opened the floodgates for overpriced apartments and the gentrification of the area. It’s only downhill from here, folks! Welcome to the era where your rent is just a suggestion.. Fact: The tower's new owners are planning to host 'exclusive' open houses where the entry fee is just a small fortune. It's the new trend in real estate: 'pay to dream!'.