DECEMBER 1, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Unpacking the BCS Controversies. Impact: The Bowl Championship Series, with its convoluted rules, led to countless debates and conspiracy theories about how teams were unfairly favored. This ultimately resulted in a generation of fans who thought they could solve sports problems with a Twitter hashtag, thus spawning the social media sportscaster phenomenon. Thanks, BCS!. Fact: Did you know that the BCS is often referred to as the 'Bowl Chaos Series'? That's not just because of the rankings, but because it sounds cooler than admitting we have no idea what we're doing!.
• Headline: Own a Piece of French History. Impact: France's decision to sell off chateaus to defray national debt may have led to a future where every tourist in Paris inadvertently becomes a property mogul, resulting in a new reality show: 'Chateau or Not?' featuring surprise renovations and dubious French accents.. Fact: Did you know that owning a chateau means you can officially call yourself a 'landed gentry'? Just don’t expect the gentry to pay for the repairs!.
• Headline: The Favorite Sons of Centerville. Impact: The rise of NFL stars from Centerville, Ohio, became the perfect marketing strategy for the town, leading to an influx of players and fans alike. This inadvertently turned the town into a football factory, making it the most popular small town for aspiring athletes and reality TV shows alike. Who knew Centerville would be the next big football hub?. Fact: Did you know that Centerville is now considering changing its name to 'Centerville: Home of the NFL Stars'? They’ll need to get on that before it becomes too mainstream!.