DECEMBER 7, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Whimsical Designs in Plastic History. Impact: The whimsical designs from the golden age of plastic inspired a generation of interior decorators who believed that anything could be a functional piece of art—leading to the infamous '90s obsession with inflatable furniture that mysteriously disappeared after a party or two.. Fact: Did you know that the first plastic was invented in 1907? Yet it took until the 1960s for someone to think, 'Hey, let’s make everything look like a cartoon!' Genius..
• Headline: HBO's Epitafios: A Gripping Serial Drama. Impact: The success of 'Epitafios' set off a chain reaction leading to an influx of true crime dramas, eventually culminating in the rise of armchair detectives everywhere. Who knew binge-watching could make you an expert in criminal psychology?. Fact: Did you know that HBO's motto is 'It's not TV, it's HBO'? Because clearly, being on cable gives you a free pass to be more dramatic than real life..
• Headline: Crawford Leads Knicks to Victory. Impact: Crawford's heroics not only inspired a generation of Knicks fans but also inadvertently led to the creation of countless memes about the Knicks' perpetual struggle, ensuring that their underdog status will be forever immortalized in internet history.. Fact: Did you know that the New York Knicks are one of the oldest teams in the NBA? They've been losing gracefully since 1946—it's practically a tradition!.
• Headline: Putting a Bit o' Bounce Into the Dark Comedy. Impact: The Globe's production of 'Measure for Measure' sparked a revival of interest in Shakespeare, leading to a wave of high school students pretending to understand iambic pentameter while secretly Googling summaries.. Fact: Did you know that Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets? Clearly, he was just showing off—what's wrong with a nice, simple haiku?.
• Headline: INSIDE. Impact: Mel Gibson's mini-series on the Holocaust could have been a powerful moment for storytelling; instead, it became the subject of intense debate and criticism, ultimately leading to a widespread call for sensitivity in historical narratives—because who wouldn't want to exploit tragedy for entertainment?. Fact: Did you know that Mel Gibson's 'Passion of the Christ' made over $600 million worldwide? It seems there's no limit to what people will pay to be offended..