MARCH 18, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Gender in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Impact: The review of this production sparked an unexpected revival of Shakespearean cross-dressing, leading to an explosion of gender-bending performances that eventually inspired fashion trends—who knew the Bard could influence both theater and runway?. Fact: Did you know that the original audiences of Shakespeare's plays had to rely on young boys to play female roles? Talk about a serious lack of options!.
• Headline: Thomas Jefferson Weeded Here. Impact: Anne Raver's gardening article led to an unexpected surge in backyard vegetable gardens across America, which ironically made grocery shopping feel like a trip to the museum, with produce prices skyrocketing due to 'organic' hipster vibes. Fact: Did you know that Thomas Jefferson was not only a founding father but also a horticultural enthusiast? If only he had known how much we’d be paying for kale today!.
• Headline: How Much For a Legacy? For You, $24. Impact: Maslin's review of the book contributed to a resurgence of interest in early American history, leading to a wave of hipster historians who insist on wearing tri-corner hats at coffee shops while sipping artisanal pumpkin spice lattes. Fact: Did you know that the Dutch had a colony where they traded beaver pelts for Manhattan? So, if you think your rent is high now, just remember that at one point, it was literally a trade for fur!.