NOVEMBER 18, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Miami Hurricanes Dominate Syracuse Team. Impact: Miami’s football victory over Syracuse was the catalyst for a statewide obsession with college football, leading to a series of unfortunate haircuts and fashion choices as fans tried to embody the 'spirit of the hurricanes.' It eventually influenced the rise of tailgating parties, which have since taken over weekends and led to an increase in BBQ sauce consumption by 300%.. Fact: Fun fact: the average American consumes 70 pounds of BBQ sauce in their lifetime. That’s a whole lot of ribs!.
• Headline: BEHIND THE WHEEL/2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy; G.M. Makes Up Ground With New Midsize Sport Utilities. Impact: The rise of the TrailBlazer and Envoy led to the mid-2000s being dubbed the 'SUV Era,' where parking lots became battlegrounds of oversized vehicles. This eventually resulted in a nationwide obsession with driving larger and larger cars, culminating in the creation of the mega-SUVs that could probably double as houses. Thanks, G.M.!. Fact: Did you know that the average SUV weighs as much as a small elephant? So, next time you park, remember: elephants don’t fit in compact spots..