FEBRUARY 14, 2009

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• Headline: Exploring Collaboration in Avant-Garde Art. Impact: The collaboration between Foreman and Zorn sparked a worldwide trend of artists teaming up but never quite making sense. This led to an increase in coffee shop discussions about avant-garde art, ultimately resulting in hipster culture as we know it today. Thanks, guys!. Fact: Did you know that 'jolting' was just a fancy way to say 'confusing'? Because that's exactly what their opera felt like..
• Headline: Celebrating Global Cinema in Berlin. Impact: The festival's geopolitical themes inspired a generation of filmmakers to think their work was somehow relevant, leading to a surge of pretentious films that nobody asked for. Consequently, we ended up with more art house theaters than actual audiences.. Fact: Did you know that measuring worth through geographic scope is how we ended up with films set in space? Because apparently, the cosmos is the last frontier for filmmakers looking for serious credibility..
• Headline: Miami Beach Feels the Heat. Impact: The heat and recession combo led to Miami Beach becoming a hot spot for budget travelers, which eventually spurred the rise of the 'staycation'. Who knew that economic despair could lead to such creative vacation planning?. Fact: Did you know that 'heat-seeking visitors' is code for people who just can’t resist a good sunburn? They’ll risk it all for a tan!.
• Headline: Demure Diplomacy. Impact: France's newfound love for its first lady set a precedent for future first spouses taking up causes, which ultimately resulted in a global trend of 'celebrity activism.' Now everyone thinks they can change the world by posting on Instagram.. Fact: Did you know that global causes often mean supporting things like 'Save the Unicorns'? Because who doesn't want to be a hero for fictional creatures?.