AUGUST 25, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: FOOTLIGHTS: Art for Children's Rights. Impact: The installation of these billboards sparked a global movement for artistic collaboration, resulting in a future where every major city has giant ads featuring children doing interpretive dance. Who knew that a few billboards could lead to a world obsessed with oversized art installations? Thanks, Kosovar kids!. Fact: Did you know that in 2023, 'artistic expression' became a valid excuse for not paying rent? Just kidding, but wouldn't that be nice?.
• Headline: Impactful Ad Campaign on Domestic Violence. Impact: The ad campaign led to a nationwide conversation about domestic violence, inadvertently inspiring a series of pop songs that trivialized the issue. So, while some were seeking help, others were just dancing to catchy tunes about heartbreak. Progress?. Fact: It's fascinating how it took a subway ad for people to notice domestic violence exists. Next up: an ad campaign to remind us that water is wet..
• Headline: Ciprianis Face Sex Discrimination Lawsuit. Impact: This lawsuit opened the floodgates for more women to demand equal opportunity in the restaurant industry, eventually leading to a future where everyone is served by robot waiters. Because why not let machines handle the discrimination?. Fact: Fun fact: In 2023, a restaurant in New York City finally hired its first female waiter—after 30 years of only hiring robots. Progress, right?.