NOVEMBER 8, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: Gourmet Delights at Les Fontaines. Impact: The meal at Les Fontaines ignited a culinary revolution, leading to an era where every meal is now Instagrammed and over-filtered, causing the rise of food influencers who think they are the new Gordon Ramsay. Thanks, Ed Levine!. Fact: Did you know that the food critic's job now involves more social media management than actual eating? Bon appétit!.
• Headline: Trinidad: Hub of Sex-Change Surgery. Impact: The rise of the sex-change industry in Trinidad sparked a nationwide movement for LGBTQ+ rights, leading to a decade of sitcoms featuring quirky small-town characters who are all about acceptance—because nothing says 'progress' like a laugh track.. Fact: Fun fact: Trinidad, CO, might just be the only place where you can get a sex change and a cheeseburger in the same visit. Talk about fast food!.
• Headline: Exploring the Life of Young Actors. Impact: The kids who learned about acting in 'Galileo' went on to become the next generation of Hollywood stars, inadvertently starting a trend of celebrity activism that led to social change, because nothing says 'I care' like a 2-minute Instagram video.. Fact: Did you know that Bertolt Brecht was all about making theater political? So much for just being a dramatic teenager pretending to be deep!.
• Headline: Menu With No Gimmicks (Except for 3's). Impact: Patricia Brooks' review of Thirty Three & 1/3 resulted in a culinary trend where restaurants started naming themselves after numbers, leading to a confusing dining experience where patrons often wondered, 'Am I at a restaurant or a math class?'. Fact: Did you know that if you visit all restaurants named after numbers, you'll probably end up with a degree in culinary mathematics? Who knew dining could be so educational?.
• Headline: Laid Low, but Often Jumping Very High. Impact: Kathie Ruffatto's story inspired a whole generation of young athletes with chronic illnesses, leading to a new wave of sporting events dedicated to 'overcoming adversity'—but mostly just a lot of really intense motivational talks.. Fact: Did you know that systematic lupus isn’t a trendy new fitness regime? It’s actually a serious condition. But hey, let’s ride on!.
• Headline: Focusing on Glam Rock's Blurring of Identity. Impact: The exploration of glam rock's identity crisis led to a global fashion trend where people began dressing in sequins and feathers, causing a spike in glitter sales and the eventual need for a national cleanup day.. Fact: Did you know that glam rockers took gender fluidity to a whole new level? Now we have people questioning their wardrobe choices more than their life decisions!.
• Headline: The Flutie Factor Is 6 Feet High. Impact: The 'Flutie Factor' became a cultural phenomenon that inspired countless underdogs in sports, leading to an entire genre of films where the smallest guy always wins—because Hollywood loves a good cliché.. Fact: Did you know that Doug Flutie was not only a football player but also a magician? Because he certainly made his opponents disappear on the field!.
• Headline: The Revolution? Here, It Looks an Awful Lot Like Civil War.. Impact: The Greenwich article reminded everyone that American history is not just about big battles but also about small towns with big roles, leading to countless historical reenactments that are more cringe-worthy than informative.. Fact: Did you know that the American Revolution had a lot of paperwork? And by paperwork, I mean lots of letters that probably should have been emails..
• Headline: Newark's Toxic Tomb; Six Acres Fouled by Dioxin, Agent Orange's Deadly Byproduct, Reside in the Shadow of an Awakening Downtown. Impact: The toxic waste issue in Newark spawned a nationwide debate on environmental cleanup, leading to the creation of so many regulations that they now require a user manual just to understand the paperwork.. Fact: Did you know that dioxin is so toxic it can make your average landfill look sterile? Just think of it as nature's way of reminding us to recycle—better safe than sorry!.