NOVEMBER 14, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: Storm Brewing in Prescription Drug Politics. Impact: As the storm over prescription drugs raged on, it inadvertently led to the rise of underground pharmacies, where rogue chemists began crafting bizarre medications like 'Mood Enhancer 3000' – a mixture of caffeine and glitter. Who wouldn't want that?. Fact: Did you know that the average person will spend around $1,200 a year on prescription drugs? That's more than most people spend on their coffee addiction. Priorities!.
• Headline: A Chief Intent on Raising Eyebrows. Impact: Mel Karmazin's ascension to Viacom-CBS COO led to an unintentional trend of executives trying to outdo each other with absurd titles like 'Chief of Awkward Conference Calls'. This ultimately resulted in a reality show that nobody wanted to watch.. Fact: Did you know that running a media empire is a lot like herding cats? Except the cats are all wearing suits and arguing over who gets the last donut in the break room..
• Headline: A Royal Butler On a Budget. Impact: Having a royal butler on a budget turned into a global trend, leading to the rise of 'DIY Butlers.' This phenomenon eventually resulted in awkward dinner parties where everyone was served instant ramen by someone in a waistcoat.. Fact: Did you know that the role of a butler has been so romanticized that most people think they come with a side of tea and crumpets? Spoiler alert: they don’t, especially if you live in a shoebox apartment..