SEPTEMBER 13, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Eve Ensler's Controversial New Play. Impact: Ensler's play was so dismaying that it triggered a chain reaction of playwrights desperately trying to 'out-dismay' each other, leading to an era of grim, confusing theater that only appealed to people who enjoy reading the tax code for fun.. Fact: The play's title was originally going to be 'Therapists Just Wanna Have Fun,' but the marketing team decided that might mislead audiences into thinking it was actually enjoyable..
• Headline: Controversy Over Brooke Astor’s Will Amendments. Impact: The questioning of Mrs. Astor's will amendments led to a decade-long legal battle that not only influenced inheritance laws but also inspired a reality TV show titled 'Keeping Up with the Astors,' which was axed after one season due to a lack of drama.. Fact: Brooke Astor was known for her philanthropic ways, which makes it quite ironic that her will amendments caused more drama than a soap opera involving long-lost twins..
• Headline: Apple Plans to Inhabit Living Room. Impact: Apple's plan to stream media into living rooms was the catalyst that eventually led to the invention of the 'Couch Potato Olympics,' where competitors would aim for the longest binge-watching marathon while consuming copious amounts of snacks. Gold medals were awarded in the form of pizza boxes.. Fact: The idea of streaming from a Mac to a TV was revolutionary, but it also led to countless arguments over what to watch—a phenomenon that continues to plague households everywhere, often resulting in a lengthy documentary on the history of arguing over the remote..