JUNE 7, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mayor Gains Control of NYC Schools. Impact: By allowing the mayor to control the school system, this decision set off a chain reaction that would eventually lead to parents googling 'how to homeschool' while simultaneously calling for a national debate on pineapple as a pizza topping.. Fact: Did you know that this move made Bloomberg the first mayor to take control of the school system, and also the first mayor to be featured in a 'Where Are They Now?' segment?.
• Headline: Exploring Generations in 'Girlhood Chums'. Impact: The film adaptation not only brought attention to the struggles of family but also inspired a wave of Hollywood to adopt the 'Mother-Daughter Strife' genre, leading to a surge in therapists specializing in dysfunctional family storytelling.. Fact: Did you know that Sandra Bullock once played a role in a movie about a family struggling with alcoholism? But this time, the only thing she was drinking was the box office success!.
• Headline: The Nets Are Overshadowed by the Lakers' Glitz. Impact: The Nets' struggle for attention led to a bizarre phenomenon where fans began dressing as Lakers players at Nets games, creating a new form of performance art called 'Doppelganger Support' that baffled and amused onlookers.. Fact: Did you know that the Nets once considered changing their name to the 'New Jersey Sidekicks' to embrace their shadowy status? Sadly, the marketing team vetoed it..