SEPTEMBER 21, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Resilience in Richard Maxwell's Boxing 2000. Impact: If only Richard Maxwell had burned out just a bit more, we might have avoided decades of mediocre theatrical adaptations and the rise of reality TV. Thank you, Boxing 2000, for paving the way for all those 'talent' shows that somehow turned into a national pastime.. Fact: Fun fact: Boxing was originally just an excuse for people to punch each other in the face while wearing ridiculous outfits. Now it’s a theatrical production. Progress?.
• Headline: NBC's Space Contest Launches Civilian Journey. Impact: This televised contest to send a civilian into space was the spark that ignited a million backyard rocket launches, ultimately leading to the creation of SpaceX and the eventual colonization of Mars by reality TV stars. Thanks, NBC, for setting the stage for future interplanetary drama.. Fact: Did you know that sending someone into space used to be reserved for trained astronauts? Now it's just a reality show waiting to happen. Next stop: Space Survivor!.
• Headline: Fusion Fashion: A Cultural Collaboration. Impact: Who knew that a quirky fashion partnership in Cairo would lead to the eventual global trend of ‘fusion’ everything? Thanks to this dynamic duo, our closets are now a confusing mix of styles that no one can quite explain, but hey, at least we look eclectic!. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'quirky fusion' was actually coined by someone trying to justify their mismatched socks. Fashion is a slippery slope!.
• Headline: It's a Word World, Or Is It?. Impact: Joel Brinkley's loyalty to WordPerfect is a classic case of being on the wrong side of history. His stubbornness indirectly contributed to Microsoft Word's dominance, which in turn led to the creation of more documents than anyone could ever hope to read. Thanks, Joel, for all those unread emails!. Fact: Did you know that WordPerfect once had a cool 95% market share? Now it's about as relevant as a typewriter in a digital world. Oops!.
• Headline: A Parting Embrace For a Lifetime's Quirks. Impact: Christopher Gibbs selling his family's Manor House marked the beginning of the end for countless eccentric collectors everywhere. The ripple effect? A surge in overpriced antique shops and a generation of hipsters convinced their thrift store finds are ‘vintage’.. Fact: Fun fact: Collecting antiques was once a noble pursuit; now it’s just a way to decorate your apartment with things your grandparents would never have kept..