SEPTEMBER 22, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jack Nicholson Discusses Life and Career. Impact: Jack Nicholson's reflections on aging and acting inspired Hollywood to start casting older actors in leading roles, leading to a bizarre resurgence of films featuring grandpas in action roles. Think 'Die Hard' meets 'Golden Girls.'. Fact: Did you know that Jack Nicholson was once offered a role as a life coach? It was quickly turned down after he insisted on charging by the hour and giving unsolicited advice about how to handle your ex..
• Headline: The World: Foot Soldiers; What Does 'Regime Change' Mean Anyway?. Impact: Confusion over 'regime change' led to an increase in conspiracy theories, with people believing that the term was actually a code for 'bring your own snacks to the revolution.'. Fact: The term 'regime change' has been so overused that it nearly became the title of a reality TV show featuring politicians competing for the best strategy to overthrow their rivals—complete with dramatic music and commercial breaks..
• Headline: Fellow Democrats Fret and Fume As Torricelli Campaign Struggles. Impact: Torricelli’s struggles became a case study for future politicians on how to effectively manage a crisis—spoiler: it involved a lot of spin and a healthy dose of denial, paving the way for future generations to master the art of political survival.. Fact: It’s said that the only thing more slippery than a New Jersey politician is the New Jersey Turnpike during rush hour. Good luck getting out of that jam!.