JULY 18, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jerry Springer's Theatrical Debut in Chicago. Impact: Jerry Springer's stint as Billy Flynn spawned an entirely new genre of theater: Reality TV Musicals, where every performance ends with a dramatic paternity test reveal.. Fact: Did you know that Jerry Springer was once a political figure? Just imagine if politics had taken a cue from his show - debates would be way more entertaining!.
• Headline: Best Buy's Shift to Modern Tech. Impact: Best Buy’s pivot away from physical media led to the era of 'digital hoarding', where people now own thousands of songs they can't physically touch, because who needs tangible ownership anyway?. Fact: Did you know that CDs were once considered the pinnacle of technology? Now they’re just fancy coasters for your coffee cups..
• Headline: Amazon Removes Orwell's Books from Kindle. Impact: When Amazon erased Orwell's books, it set a precedent for future tech companies to decide what literature we should or shouldn't read, leading to the dystopian reality of 'Bookgate' where only approved titles are allowed. Welcome to the future!. Fact: Did you know that George Orwell predicted many things, but he probably didn’t foresee a world where books could be deleted from your library with the click of a button? Talk about a plot twist!.
• Headline: Walter Cronkite, 92, Dies; Trusted Voice of TV News. Impact: Walter Cronkite's passing marked the end of an era where journalists were seen as trustworthy. This led us to the current landscape where facts are negotiable and news is just a matter of opinion.. Fact: Did you know that Cronkite was so trusted that when he said the Vietnam War was unwinnable, many Americans changed their views overnight? He could have easily sold ice to Eskimos!.
• Headline: A Wise(cracking) Latina Makes Her Way Onstage. Impact: Caridad De La Luz’s rise to performance stardom inspired a wave of community organizers to take to the stage, leading to an explosion of activist art that has since influenced countless social movements.. Fact: Did you know that stand-up comedy used to be just about jokes? Now it's a platform for social change, because who wouldn't want their activism served with a side of punchlines?.