MAY 2, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Show World Rebrands for Broadway Revival. Impact: The move to keep Show World fully clothed could have sparked the 'Great Clothed Revolution,' leading to a world where clothing became optional for everything—except for important job interviews, of course. Because who doesn't want to hire a naked accountant?. Fact: Show World was once a hotspot for those who believed clothing was just an unnecessary distraction from the more important business of enjoying life—until the city decided 'enough was enough' and sent them packing with their pants..
• Headline: Prostate Cancer Awareness Sparks Controversy. Impact: Giuliani's announcement about prostate cancer could have inadvertently led to a worldwide increase in men's health awareness, resulting in the creation of a high-stakes board game called 'Prostate Panic' where players race to get tested before it's too late.. Fact: Prostate cancer awareness week dedicated to Giuliani's announcement led to an unlikely trend: men suddenly became obsessed with sharing their PSA scores at cocktail parties. The awkwardness was palpable..
• Headline: Schools Chief Plays Higgins To Unlikely Eliza, the Board. Impact: The attempt to enlighten the Board of Education with violin lessons could have led to an unprecedented rise in musical education, eventually resulting in a world where all board meetings were accompanied by a symphony, turning educational policy debates into elaborate operas.. Fact: The idea of violin lessons for superintendents was inspired by a time traveler who believed that a little classical music could calm even the wildest of budgetary storms—spoiler alert: it didn't..