MARCH 11, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Queens Newspapers: Rise of Community Voices. Impact: If only the big dailies had known that their interest in community weeklies would lead to a full-blown media war. This sparked a rivalry that eventually resulted in the birth of 'hyper-local' journalism, where every cat video in Queens became a headline. The cats, now influencers, hold more sway over local politics than any elected official.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'community journalism' was originally coined by a dog in Queens who was tired of only being featured in pet columns?.
• Headline: Roy Hamilton's Legacy and Hall of Fame Hope. Impact: Roy Hamilton's quest for Hall of Fame recognition led to a series of bizarre events, including a secret society of rock stars who believed that only the cool kids, like Elvis, should be immortalized. This culminated in a televised showdown that inadvertently gave birth to reality TV. Thanks, Roy!. Fact: Did you know that Elvis once tried to convince the Hall of Fame to add a ‘Best Hair’ category? Imagine the wig wars!.
• Headline: Winning Over the Fans in Baseball. Impact: This sage advice from sports pundits led to the rise of alternative fandoms, where fans began to support obscure sports like competitive hot dog eating. Now, hot dog eating championships hold more fanfare than the World Series, and the phrase 'the hot dog is the new baseball' is a thing.. Fact: Did you know that 'The Hot Dog Dilemma' is a philosophical debate among fans on whether it should be a sport or just a food?.
• Headline: That Way-Out Minivan Becomes More Hospitable to Earthlings. Impact: The redesign of the Nissan Quest inadvertently sparked a movement among minivan owners to form a support group called 'Minivans Anonymous,' where they share their struggles of being labeled as 'boring.' This led to an underground racing circuit for minivans, proving that even the most mundane can have a wild side.. Fact: Did you know that minivans have been scientifically proven to have the highest number of snack wrappers per capita? It's a crunchy epidemic!.
• Headline: To Have, Hold and Cherish, Until Bedtime. Impact: The trend of separate bedrooms for couples was the catalyst for the 'sleep divorce' phenomenon, where couples now have a better chance of staying together by sleeping apart. This led to the invention of 'couple's sleep aids' that promise to improve relationships through better sleep, despite only creating a blackout curtain industry boom.. Fact: Did you know that the average couple loses 3.5 hours of sleep per week arguing about who hogs the blanket? It's a national crisis!.