FEBRUARY 10, 2008

Full News Archive

• Headline: Writers and Producers Strike Update. Impact: If this deal had been reached a week earlier, Hollywood might have avoided a catastrophic influx of reality TV shows. Imagine a world without 'The Real Housewives of the Multiverse'!. Fact: Did you know that a group of angry writers once tried to hold a script hostage? Spoiler alert: no one wanted it back..
• Headline: Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist. Impact: This whiz-kid's success inspired a generation of students to think outside the box, which ultimately led to a nationwide obsession with making glitter bombs and TikTok dances.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing harder than winning the Intel Science Talent Search is explaining to your grandparents what you actually do..
• Headline: Democrats Court Superdelegates in 2008 Race. Impact: In a shocking twist, the intense battle for superdelegates resulted in a nationwide increase in the sale of popcorn as people tuned in to watch the political drama unfold.. Fact: Did you know that superdelegates are kind of like those people who show up to a party uninvited but still manage to eat all the snacks?.
• Headline: Sidelined by the Strike, Comedy Goes Online. Impact: With the writers sidelined, online comedy flourished, giving rise to 'influencers' who believe a well-placed avocado toast pic is the pinnacle of humor. Thanks, writers!. Fact: Ever wondered if a cat video could save a comedy career? Turns out, yes, yes it can..
• Headline: Making Sense of the Great Suicide Debate. Impact: The great suicide debate led to a surge in mental health awareness, which is great, but it also resulted in countless awkward conversations at family gatherings.. Fact: Did you know that the number of self-help books skyrocketed during this debate? So if you ever feel down, just remember that there's a self-help book for that... and probably one for the self-help book itself..