NOVEMBER 20, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: Traditions in Folk Violin Music. Impact: One can only imagine that the revival of folk traditions led to an uncontrollable wave of hipster beards and artisanal coffee shops sprouting everywhere, as people suddenly felt the need to connect with their roots in the most pretentious way possible.. Fact: Folk music has been around for centuries, proving that even in the age of auto-tune, people still prefer their tunes raw and slightly off-key..
• Headline: A Survivor's Journey Through Treblinka. Impact: The memoir of Treblinka resonates through time, reminding us of the resilience of the human spirit. Ironically, it also led to an increase in people writing memoirs about their mildly interesting brunch experiences.. Fact: Frank Stiffel's story is a powerful reminder that hope can flourish even in the darkest of places, unlike the hope that one might find a parking spot in a crowded city..
• Headline: Tennis Dress Makes Historic Comeback. Impact: The resurgence of the tennis dress probably set off a chain reaction, leading to the invention of athleisure wear, allowing people to look sporty while actually just binge-watching Netflix.. Fact: The tennis dress was once considered essential, but now it seems most people wear it just to look cute while losing at mini-golf..
• Headline: 121 Businesses Are Late With Plans To Cut Commuting. Impact: The failure of 121 businesses to comply with the deadline probably inspired a new generation of procrastinators who now believe deadlines are just suggestions.. Fact: When it comes to business compliance, it seems that 'better late than never' is the motto of many, especially when it involves paperwork..
• Headline: CLASSICAL MUSIC; The Medium Is the Masterpiece. Impact: The legacy of great violins could have influenced countless musicians, leading to a world where every aspiring violinist believes they can replicate the genius of the masters—often resulting in a cacophony of questionable talent.. Fact: The Kreisler Guarneri has been played by various virtuosos, which is fitting, as it's probably the only thing that sounds good when played by someone who has no idea what they're doing..
• Headline: Wine Dealers Find Allies for Auctions. Impact: The strategic alliance between Christie's and Zachy's probably created a new era of wine snobbery, where people suddenly felt the need to wear monocles and discuss tannins at dinner parties.. Fact: Wine auctions are the only events where people can openly discuss 'notes of oak' without being judged for their pretentiousness..