MAY 8, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Catholic vs. Public School Discipline Insights. Impact: This headline led to a secret society of New York parents forming a coalition to ensure that all disciplinary measures involved a healthy dose of guilt trips and family meetings, ultimately resulting in a renaissance of neighborhood block parties where everyone pretends to get along.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'it takes a village' originated from parents trying to delegate the blame for their kids' mischief?.
• Headline: 'Producers' Sets Tony Nomination Record. Impact: The overwhelming success of 'The Producers' led to a chain reaction in Broadway, where every musical thereafter felt compelled to include an absurd amount of puns and punchlines, creating a future where even Shakespeare was rewritten as a comedy.. Fact: Did you know that Mel Brooks originally planned to call the show 'The Producers: A Cautionary Tale' but changed it after realizing that no one reads caution labels?.
• Headline: Rookie Wins First As Mets Close Off A Rockies Rally. Impact: This nail-biting Mets game sparked a nationwide obsession with the concept of 'rally caps,' leading to a bizarre future where fans wore hats made of increasingly ridiculous materials to influence game outcomes, including aluminum foil and fruit baskets.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'close game' is just a euphemism for 'we're all on the edge of our seats and about to throw things at the TV'?.