JANUARY 19, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: High Earners in the Spotlight. Impact: The continued emphasis on high salaries for media figures led to the rise of 'celebrity economists' who now provide financial advice while wearing designer suits. Because who wouldn't want life tips from someone who makes more in a month than you will in a lifetime?. Fact: Fun fact: Katie Couric once made more money in a year than the GDP of some small countries. Just think of all the coffee she could buy with that!.
• Headline: Knicks Have Wild Finish on Court and in the Stands. Impact: The wild finish in the Knicks game ignited a rivalry that would lead to outrageous fan behavior, including the now-infamous 'Bulls versus Knicks' tailgate dance-off. Who knew basketball could inspire synchronized moves and questionable fashion choices?. Fact: The Knicks' overtime loss was so dramatic that it led to a new therapy trend known as 'Sports Grief Counseling.' Because losing by two points in overtime clearly requires professional help!.
• Headline: Maybe the Plantation Grows Cocoa. Impact: The ease of writing columns led to the rise of 'opinion influencers,' who now fill social media with hot takes on everything from avocado toast to the best type of sock to wear while writing. It's the new-age equivalent of yelling at the TV, but with more hashtags.. Fact: Writing columns may seem easy, but it requires years of practice to master the art of sounding profound while saying absolutely nothing. It's basically the same skill set as being a politician!.