APRIL 12, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: DreamWorks and NBC's Bold Lion Project. Impact: The gamble on 'Father of the Pride' introduces a wave of animal-centric sitcoms, leading to a bizarre future where zoos hire sitcom writers to craft backstories for their animals. By 2025, lions are seen auditioning for reality TV, claiming they were 'born to be wild'—and they totally are.. Fact: Did you know that the lions in this show were voiced by famous comedians? Because nothing says 'wild' like a lion with a punchline!.
• Headline: BUSH SAYS BRIEF ON QAEDA THREAT WAS NOT SPECIFIC. Impact: Bush's vague response to the Al Qaeda threat leads to a culture of complacency in national security. Fast forward a few years, and people are wearing tinfoil hats to protect themselves from government surveillance instead of paying attention to actual threats. It becomes a trending fashion statement.. Fact: Interesting note: This briefing was so non-specific that it could have been mistaken for a horoscope. 'Beware of foreign influences, but don't worry too much about it.'.