MAY 7, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pat Riley Reflects on 1994 Finals Loss. Impact: Had Coach Pat Riley not reminisced about his Knicks blunder, the Miami Heat might have never discovered the secret to their winning strategy – and who knows, the Heat could have been known as the Miami Frostbite instead.. Fact: Did you know that Pat Riley once wore sunglasses indoors? Clearly, he was trying to shield himself from the glaring truth of his coaching mistakes..
• Headline: Big Brother vs. Business: Privacy Concerns. Impact: The failure of marketers to invade our privacy effectively led to the rise of influencers, who now make a living from showing us their avocado toast and emotional breakdowns. Thanks, Big Brother!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing marketers actually want to mine is your attention? Because, you know, that’s so much easier than actually creating good content..
• Headline: BEHIND THE WHEEL/Ford Explorer Sport Trac; Just the Thing for Nocturnal Hauls at Harvard. Impact: By promoting the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, we might have inadvertently set the stage for countless awkward family road trips and the inevitable debate over who gets to control the radio.. Fact: Did you know that the Ford Explorer is often a preferred vehicle for midlife crisises? It’s like a sports car, but with more room for regret..
• Headline: VIEW; I Was a Comma Man in a Fashion Factory. Impact: The fashion rules outlined could have sparked a revolution in model representation, leading to a world where comfort meets couture, or perhaps just a lot of confused fashionistas.. Fact: Did you know that the fashion industry is one of the few places where wearing less can actually get you more attention? It's like a magic trick, but with more fabric..