JUNE 4, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Adoption Surge Sparks Concern in Ethiopia. Impact: The surge in adoptions in Ethiopia led to a global boom in interest in Ethiopian culture, inadvertently inspiring a new trend of Ethiopian coffee shops popping up in hipster neighborhoods worldwide. Who knew that a child could lead to a latte craze?. Fact: Did you know that adoption can sometimes lead to the phenomenon known as 'international parenting'? It's where you try to raise a child while also figuring out which exotic coffee blend pairs best with your newfound parenting skills..
• Headline: Mysterious Meeting in Georgetown. Impact: The meeting of Kadir and Defreitas sparked a series of unfortunate misunderstandings that led to a worldwide increase in 'Do Not Talk to Strangers' campaigns and a sudden spike in mall security guards. The butterfly effect never looked so paranoid.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes a simple walk can lead to a lifetime of conspiracy theories? Imagine if they had just stayed home and played video games instead—probably wouldn't have made the headlines!.
• Headline: The Superfabulous World of Rufus Wainwright. Impact: Rufus Wainwright's so-called super stardom resulted in a cult following that inspired a new genre of music based entirely on ironic self-reference, leading to an explosion of hipster bands and even a few 'Rufus Wainwright cover bands' in small-town bars. The world just can't get enough of self-deprecation!. Fact: Did you know that calling yourself a superstar while being a cult favorite is the music industry's version of a participation trophy? Next, we’ll see an album titled 'Almost Famous' by artists who just want to be known by their moms..