NOVEMBER 8, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Falluja Offensive: Key Assault in Iraq War. Impact: The successful seizure of Falluja led to a series of retaliatory tactics by insurgents, which, in turn, inspired countless action movie clichés – including the infamous 'one-man army' trope that has since dominated Hollywood. Thanks, G.I.s!. Fact: Did you know that Falluja became synonymous with urban warfare? It’s like the 'Hogwarts' of military strategy, but without the magic and with a lot more explosions..
• Headline: Bears Overcome Giants in Turnover Battle. Impact: The Bears defeating the Giants caused an avalanche of memes about turnovers, which eventually led to the creation of a viral 'Turnover Dance' that swept the nation... for one week, before everyone forgot about it.. Fact: Fun fact: The New York Giants have mastered the art of 'turnovers' since it seems they can't hold onto a lead or a football!.
• Headline: Patriots Triumph Over Rams in Week 9. Impact: The Patriots' win over the Rams signaled the dawn of a new NFL dynasty, which led to a decade of Patriots fans bragging about their team's superiority... and led to countless other teams investing in mediocre quarterbacks in a desperate attempt to catch up.. Fact: Did you know that the Patriots' legacy has led to a nationwide phenomenon where people wear hoodies and drink Gatorade while pretending they understand football? Truly a cultural masterpiece..
• Headline: Messy Life and Genius: The Portrait of an Artist. Impact: The review of De Kooning's biography sparked an art renaissance, with hipsters across coffee shops choosing to pretend they understand abstract expressionism while sipping their artisanal lattes.. Fact: Did you know that De Kooning once said, 'Mistakes are the portals of discovery'? Which is ironic, considering just about every hipster's hairstyle could be considered a 'mistake'..