FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reinventing Lives After G.M. Layoffs. Impact: The laid-off workers became motivational speakers, leading to the rise of the self-help industry. A butterfly flapped its wings, and now everyone believes they can be influencers.. Fact: Did you know that reinventing yourself is the new national pastime? Forget baseball!.
• Headline: Oscars Revived with Nostalgic Design. Impact: The designer's nostalgic Oscars revival sparked a trend where every award show now tries to outdo each other in ridiculousness, leading to a new era of 'Best Meme' categories.. Fact: Did you know that the Oscars were originally just a fancy dinner party where they gave out awards for best tuxedo?.
• Headline: In Japan’s Stagnant Decade, Cautionary Tales for America. Impact: As America borrowed lessons from Japan's lost decade, an entire generation became obsessed with the concept of 'being cautious,' leading to the rise of yoga and meditation retreats.. Fact: Did you know that caution is just fear in a fancy outfit? Welcome to America’s fashionable anxiety!.
• Headline: A New Hybrid Sprouts in the Shadow of the Prius. Impact: Honda's new hybrid sparked a rival car company to create a flying car prototype, which then crashed spectacularly, causing all future flying vehicles to be rebranded as 'hover-cars' for safety.. Fact: Did you know the Prius was once the poster child for eco-friendliness? Now it's just a parking lot ornament for hipsters!.