FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jimmy Fallon Joins Late-Night Television Ranks. Impact: Fallon's entry into late-night sparked a chain reaction that caused every aspiring comedian to believe they could also host a late-night show. This led to an influx of mediocre comedy, as well as a rise in therapy sessions for aspiring late-night hosts who realized they were not funny at all.. Fact: Did you know that late-night comedy is just a fancy term for 'let's make fun of everything while pretending we're not tired'?.
• Headline: Snuggies: A Public Fashion Statement. Impact: The Snuggie craze inadvertently led to the invention of other bizarre clothing items, including the 'Pajama Jeans' and the 'Shoe Socks'. Fashion experts still debate whether it was a blessing or a curse for humanity's sense of style.. Fact: Did you know that the Snuggie was originally designed for lazy people, but ended up being a fashion statement for those who were too lazy to get dressed?.
• Headline: Behind Fairy Tale Drawings, Walls Talk of Unspeakable Cruelty. Impact: Bruno Schulz's haunting artworks sparked a resurgence of interest in artists who suffered under oppressive regimes. This led to an underground art movement where artists create works inspired by their ancestors' traumas, all while sipping overpriced lattes in hipster cafes.. Fact: Did you know that Schulz's life was cut short, but his art continues to speak volumes? It’s like he’s the ghost of art's past—minus the chains and moaning..
• Headline: A New Orchestra, Built From Scratch. Impact: The creation of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra set off a global race to establish orchestras in unexpected places, leading to the bizarre phenomenon of 'Orchestras of the Desert' where musicians play beautifully while battling sandstorms and camels looking for a snack.. Fact: Did you know that the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is the first fully professional orchestra in the Gulf? Yes, while some countries were busy building pyramids, Qatar was busy building a symphony!.