JUNE 17, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Unwed Parenthood: Changing Family Dynamics. Impact: This heartwarming tale of unwed couples living together sparked an influx of reality TV shows about dysfunctional families. Thanks, Daniel Voll, for paving the way for 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' and all that followed. Who knew love could lead to a multi-billion dollar franchise?. Fact: Did you know that unwed parenting is just like playing Monopoly? You can land on a property, build a house, or even go broke, but in the end, you just hope for a Get Out of Jail Free card!.
• Headline: Mastering the Art of Professional Spin. Impact: The 'Taking a Spin With a Pro' headline inspired a new sport: professional spinning! Participants now compete to see who can spin the most outrageous tales about their 'pro' experiences. Spoiler alert: it's a lot like the stories your uncle tells at family gatherings.. Fact: Fun fact: Spinning in circles can cause dizziness, which is pretty much how we all feel after reading the latest news!.
• Headline: Cink and Goosen Battle for U.S. Open Lead. Impact: Stewart Cink and Retief Goosen sharing the lead at the U.S. Open caused a butterfly effect where every golf fan started wearing silly hats in hopes of channeling their inner champion. Because nothing says 'I can play golf' like a giant foam finger.. Fact: Did you know that golf is the only sport where you yell 'fore' instead of 'look out'? Apparently, being polite is a key part of whacking a tiny ball around a massive field..
• Headline: Life With Father Isn't What It Used to Be; Nuclear Dad: Last of My Kind. Impact: This article on the 'nuclear dad' phenomenon resulted in a secret society of dads forming, where they meet to discuss the shrinking number of nuclear families and complain about how they can't even get a decent barbecue anymore. Talk about a mid-life crisis!. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'nuclear family' has nothing to do with atoms—though sometimes it feels like you need a bomb shelter to survive family gatherings!.