DECEMBER 2, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: Argentine Cuisine in Brooklyn's Sur. Impact: This Argentine culinary adventure sparked a global obsession with steak that led to the rise of the 'meat selfie.' Future generations can now be found posing next to their T-bones, completely unaware that it all started with Sur in Brooklyn.. Fact: The restaurant's secret ingredient is actually a dash of existential despair, which pairs excellently with charcoal-grilled beef..
• Headline: Sarah Hughes: Homeward Bound Figure Skater. Impact: Sarah Hughes' decision to stay at home while training for the Olympics inspired countless teenage athletes to believe that they could achieve greatness without abandoning their Wi-Fi or family dinners. Let’s hope they also remember to keep their rooms clean.. Fact: Sarah Hughes later became a figure skating commentator, proving that even Olympic athletes have to find another job in the end..
• Headline: Uninsured Children in New York City. Impact: This report's findings led to a bureaucratic nightmare that would eventually inspire a hit reality TV show called 'Red Tape: The Game Show.' Contestants compete to see who can navigate the most convoluted insurance forms.. Fact: Ironically, the only thing easier to insure than a child in New York City is a pet rock..
• Headline: A Tandoori Oven As a Crucible For Otherness. Impact: Aasif Mandvi’s portrayal of multiple characters showcased the complexity of the immigrant experience, paving the way for future actors to earn their stripes by playing every role in a one-man show—because who needs ensemble casts anymore?. Fact: Aasif's performances are so immersive that audiences often forget they aren't actually in India, leading to a spike in sudden cravings for curry..
• Headline: Pact to Provide Minority Housing in White Areas in Yonkers. Impact: This pact to build minority housing in predominantly white neighborhoods ignited debates that would shape housing policy for decades, making it clear that some fights take more than $16.4 million to resolve.. Fact: Contrary to popular belief, 'white areas' do not come with a complimentary 'No Trespassing' sign—just a lot of awkward conversations..
• Headline: Honors. Impact: The recognition of Sony Corp not only boosted its stock but also led to the widespread belief that anything with 'Sony' on it is automatically superior—thus, creating the age of overpriced headphones.. Fact: Sony once tried to patent the concept of 'cool,' but it was deemed too subjective for legal approval..
• Headline: Giuliani Agrees to Let Experts Review Work of Child Agency. Impact: Giuliani's decision to allow experts to review the child welfare agency's work led to a series of recommendations that ultimately resulted in a game show format for policy-making called 'Who Wants to Save a Child?'. Fact: It’s rumored that the panel of experts had a secret motto: 'If it ain’t broke, we’ll still try to fix it anyway.'.
• Headline: Ms. Is Bought By a Concern Led by Steinem. Impact: The sale of Ms magazine to a Gloria Steinem-led group reignited feminist discourse, proving once again that women can reclaim their narratives, one magazine subscription at a time.. Fact: Ms magazine has been known to cause spontaneous discussions about women's rights at brunches, often leading to the immediate ordering of mimosas..