DECEMBER 21, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Police and Firefighters Court Victory for Raises. Impact: The victory for police and firefighters sparked a nationwide trend where unions began to interpret 'court victory' as a synonym for 'let’s ask for more money', ultimately leading to the invention of the 'raise-athon' – an annual event where unions compete to see who can ask for the largest raises.. Fact: Did you know that the biggest 'raise-athon' prize is a golden badge? It’s so coveted that some unions have started training their members in interpretive dance to make their cases more compelling!.
• Headline: The Majestic: A Tale of Amnesia. Impact: Jim Carrey's role as an amnesiac inadvertently triggered an entire genre of film where forgetting your past became the go-to excuse for any bad decision, eventually leading to reality TV stars claiming amnesia after controversial episodes.. Fact: Did you know that this role paved the way for future actors to blame their bad acting on 'method amnesia'? It’s a real thing now—just ask the marketing department of any failed rom-com!.
• Headline: Cadillac, Too, Shifting Focus To Trucks. Impact: The shift of Cadillac to trucks was the moment when luxury and practicality collided, leading to a future filled with blinged-out pickup trucks and the popular belief that one's worth is directly proportional to the size of their vehicle.. Fact: Did you know that the Cadillac Escalade EXT is often seen as a status symbol among people who genuinely believe that a pickup truck can have a personal assistant? It's true—some have named their trucks and consider them family members!.