AUGUST 18, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Gore's Balancing Act at DNC. Impact: Al Gore's struggle to be his own man inspired countless politicians to adopt the dual persona approach—leading to the rise of the 'politician by day, superhero by night' trope in popular culture. We can thank him for every cheesy campaign slogan since.. Fact: Did you know Al Gore was once considered a serious contender for the presidency? Now he’s more famous for a documentary about climate change than any actual political achievement. Way to go, Al!.
• Headline: Traveling with Dogs: Convenient Options. Impact: The rise of dog-friendly automobile products sparked a chain reaction that led to the development of luxury pet seats. This trend eventually evolved into the absurd phenomenon of doggy influencers, who now make more money than most people. Thanks, doggos!. Fact: Did you know that the average dog owner spends more on their pet than on themselves? Because clearly, Fido’s pampering is way more important than your dinner..
• Headline: That Was a Heady Time on the Left, Right?. Impact: Abbie Hoffman's antics inspired a generation of protestors and pranksters, eventually leading to the creation of social media hashtags like #FreeTheYippies. Who knew that a fugitive could influence the way we express our outrage today?. Fact: Did you know that Abbie Hoffman once suggested using a pig as a candidate for president? Honestly, it sounds like a solid plan compared to some of the options we've had lately..
• Headline: Sports of The Times; 'Gosh, He Hits the Ball A Long Way'. Impact: The phrase 'He hits the ball a long way' became the unofficial motto for every mediocre sports commentator since. Little did they know, this would lead to an explosion of overly enthusiastic broadcasts that left viewers wondering if they were watching sports or a circus.. Fact: Did you know that some sports commentators make more money than the athletes they’re commenting on? Talk about hitting it big without even breaking a sweat!.