JULY 8, 2008

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dancing: The Viral Video Sensation. Impact: The viral dance video phenomenon set off a chain reaction where every cat video and meme since has been desperately trying to ride the coattails of this cultural goldmine. Today, we have influencers who dance like nobody's watching, even when the whole world is. Thanks, 'Dancing'!. Fact: Four million views? That's more people than most countries. Yet, somehow, that still doesn't make the Macarena a good idea..
• Headline: Tampa Bay's Historic Baseball Achievement. Impact: Tampa Bay's unexpected success made other teams reconsider their spending habits. Now, every team is desperately hunting for 'hidden gems' while the Yankees are left crying into their oversized contracts. Who knew budget baseball could lead to a midlife crisis for millionaires?. Fact: With a payroll that low, the Tampa Bay Rays could probably afford to buy a small country, or at least a decent pizza place..
• Headline: Summer’s Reality: Odd Skills and Absurd Obstacles. Impact: The trend of absurd reality shows paved the way for an endless stream of content that prioritizes shock value over substance. Thanks to this, we now live in a world where watching paint dry could be a hit reality series if packaged correctly. 'Keeping Up with the Drying' anyone?. Fact: Reality TV: where the only thing more absurd than the skills displayed is the fact that people actually tune in to watch them..
• Headline: The Keepers of the Moon. Impact: The continued study of Moon rocks has kept conspiracy theories alive, with enthusiasts swearing they contain alien DNA, leading to a new generation of 'Moon rock truthers.' Now, scientists are simultaneously making groundbreaking discoveries and dodging UFO enthusiasts at every turn.. Fact: Moon rocks: the original space souvenirs that keep scientists busy while making conspiracy theorists even busier. They should start charging admission!.