SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ikea's Controversial Font Change in 2010. Impact: Had Ikea stuck with Futura, we might have seen a global resurgence in typography appreciation, possibly even resulting in a hipster-led coup against Comic Sans. Imagine a world where everyone only communicates in well-crafted fonts. Chaos, but beautiful chaos.. Fact: Ikea's new font choice was so controversial that it led to a secret society of typographers plotting to overthrow the company's marketing department. They still meet in basements, probably around a table made of plywood..
• Headline: Health Seal Controversy: Froot Loops Surprise. Impact: If Froot Loops had been genuinely recognized as a health food, it might have sparked a revolution in breakfast culture. Next thing you know, kale smoothies would be out, and sugar-coated cereal would be the new superfood. Health experts would be perplexed.. Fact: The only thing more alarming than nutritionists' reactions was the fact that Froot Loops' colors are actually more vibrant than most vegetables. Who knew fruit could be so... artificial?.
• Headline: LeBron James Reflects on Hometown Journey. Impact: LeBron's memoir could have inspired an entire generation of athletes to pen their life stories, causing an avalanche of autobiographies that clutter bookstores and libraries. Soon, 'The Diary of a Wimpy Kid' would look like it was written by an amateur.. Fact: LeBron's memoir is so popular that it’s rumored to be the reason behind the sudden spike in 'How to Write a Bestselling Memoir' courses popping up online. Spoiler: they all involve being a basketball superstar..
• Headline: Teenage Jobless Rate Reaches Record High. Impact: The record high teenage jobless rate might have led to a surge in teenage entrepreneurs, sparking a generation of kids selling lemonade stands with high-end branding. By now, 'Lemonade Tycoon' would be a mandatory subject in high school.. Fact: The teenage jobless rate hitting record highs means that instead of working, kids are now perfecting the art of procrastination. Who knew 'scrolling' could be a full-time job?.