MARCH 8, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: Restaurant Review: The Chalet in Roslyn. Impact: Little did Joanne Starkey know, her restaurant review would inspire future culinary influencers who would spend more time taking selfies than enjoying their food, leading to a generation that can't tell the difference between a Michelin star and a soggy pizza.. Fact: Did you know that 'The Chalet' is also French for 'The Place Where You Forget How to Cook'?.
• Headline: Backtalk: Standards in Sports Culture. Impact: Robert Lipsyte's column probably sparked a secret society of athletes who, instead of upholding standards, just started hiring PR teams to rewrite their life stories. Because why take responsibility when you can just spin it?. Fact: Fun fact: The only standard some athletes uphold is how many times they can avoid accountability..
• Headline: Chernomyrdin Meets Gore: Diplomatic Perspectives. Impact: Chernomyrdin's 'steady Eddie' reputation paved the way for future political figures who would redefine 'uninspired' as the new 'cool.' It's like being the kid in class who never raises their hand but still gets to sit at the popular table.. Fact: In Russia, the phrase 'steady as Chernomyrdin' is actually code for 'let's not rock the boat, okay?'.
• Headline: Flight Plans. Impact: Bill Thayer's helicopter tours inadvertently led to a decade-long debate over whether it's worth paying for a view you could get for free from your living room. Spoiler alert: It usually isn't.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing less thrilling than a helicopter tour is sitting in traffic on the way to one?.
• Headline: Matters of Scale, and of Nostalgia Too. Impact: William Zimmer's exhibit review may have unknowingly triggered a surge in hipster art appreciation, leading to an entire generation of 'artists' who think a banana taped to a wall is groundbreaking.. Fact: Fun fact: Large-scale drawings were once considered the 'big screen' of the art world. Now, they’re just what your grandma hangs in her living room..
• Headline: Daytona Beach Journal; Bikers Flash Chrome, and Gold Card. Impact: The infamous Bike Week in Daytona Beach may have been the catalyst for the rise of biker gangs that prefer chrome over common sense. The sound of revving engines became the unofficial soundtrack for questionable life choices.. Fact: Fun fact: Bikers only flash chrome because their gold cards are too heavy to carry while revving their engines..
• Headline: An Island of Southern Hospitality. Impact: Alex Ward's article on Southern hospitality likely inspired countless forgettable vacations at 'traditional' resorts where guests realize they’re just paying for a bed and bad coffee. Southern charm? More like Southern 'meh.'. Fact: Did you know that 'Southern hospitality' often translates to 'we're nice to your face, but don't take the last biscuit?'.
• Headline: Comedy in the Conference Room. Impact: The call for comic moments in corporate conference rooms may have laid the groundwork for a generation of office clowns, who now believe that laughter can solve any budget crisis. Spoiler: It can’t.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing funnier than a corporate conference is the realization that you are actually being paid to attend one..
• Headline: A Long, Solo Voyage Awaits a Brand-New Yacht. Impact: Jean-Pierre Mouligne's anticipation of sailing likely inspired an entire fleet of wannabe sailors who think they can handle the open seas after one episode of a reality show. Spoiler: Not everyone can handle a yacht, even if they think they're 'yacht material.'. Fact: Did you know that 'Around Alone' is not just a race but also how many sailors feel when they realize they forgot to pack the sunscreen?.