APRIL 27, 1997

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Golfing Legacy of Jackie Robinson. Impact: Jackie Robinson's influence on golf inspired a generation of athletes to take up the sport, leading to the accidental creation of the term 'golf clap' during tense moments on the green. Thanks, Jackie, for making polite applause a thing.. Fact: Jackie Robinson was not just a baseball legend; he was also a pretty decent golfer. Who knew you could break barriers in both sports and the occasional 18 holes?.
• Headline: Tastes of Thailand Renewed in Tarrytown. Impact: The resurgence of Thai flavors in Tarrytown led to the global phenomenon of fusion cuisine, resulting in a bizarre food trend where pad thai is served with a side of sushi. Bon appétit?. Fact: Apparently, food critics are the real trendsetters. If they say it's good, then it must be, right? Or maybe they just like to keep us guessing..
• Headline: Cannes. Impact: Louise's article on Cannes led to an influx of wannabe filmmakers, which ultimately resulted in the creation of 'Cannes: The Reality Show' – because why not turn a glamorous film festival into a soap opera?. Fact: Cannes is not just a festival; it's a tourist trap for anyone with a camera and a dream. Or a selfie stick..
• Headline: Preparing the Trendiest Fish, Arctic Char. Impact: The Arctic char trend reignited a global obsession with sustainable fishing, leading to the development of a bizarre new sport: char-catching tournaments, where the fish are more famous than the participants.. Fact: Arctic char is like the hipster of fish – it’s definitely cool, but you probably won’t find it at your average fish fry..
• Headline: Legacy of Los Angeles Riots: Divisions Amid the Renewal. Impact: The legacy of the LA riots became a case study in urban renewal, leading to the unlikely trend of 'riots as a catalyst for change' workshops, which oddly enough, never gained traction in peaceful neighborhoods.. Fact: The aftermath of the LA riots was so impactful that even the buildings seemed to have a story to tell. It's like the city itself was ready for a TED Talk..
• Headline: For the Young, Hong Kong Is the Home of Opportunity. Impact: The allure of opportunities in Hong Kong created a phenomenon of 'Opportunity Tourism,' where people travel solely to take selfies with their potential jobs. Next stop: a LinkedIn photo shoot!. Fact: Young people moving to Hong Kong for jobs should be warned: the only thing more uncertain than the political climate is whether or not you can find good dim sum..