OCTOBER 11, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Miscommunication in the Exit Row. Impact: The belligerent comment caused a chain reaction that led to the invention of flight etiquette classes. Now, future generations will forever be subjected to the rules of 'please don't yell at the flight attendants.'. Fact: Airlines once considered 'free drinks' a luxury. Now it's just a way to make sure you forget the person next to you is belching their way through a can of beans..
• Headline: Dodgers Dominate Cardinals in NLCS Sweep. Impact: The Dodgers' sweep not only collapsed the Cardinals but also sparked a series of heated debates over the effectiveness of team mascots. Who knew a literal bird could lead to existential crises?. Fact: The term 'sweep' was originally a cleaning term in baseball. Now it just means the other team should have brought a broom to the game..
• Headline: Tebow Triumphs Over L.S.U. Defense. Impact: Tebow's performance and the Gators' defense sent shockwaves through college football, leading to a nationwide obsession with quarterback hairstyles. Thanks, Tim, for making hair gel a strategic play.. Fact: Tim Tebow's name is so legendary that even his hair has its own fan club. Yes, hair gel has never been more popular in Florida..
• Headline: For Springsteen and Giants Stadium, a Raucous Last Dance. Impact: Springsteen's last concert at Giants Stadium triggered a worldwide frenzy of 'last concert' nostalgia, resulting in an annual celebration of 'one more time' concerts, even if no one remembers who performed.. Fact: Giants Stadium was demolished, but not before it got the chance to host more iconic performances than your average karaoke night. Talk about a legacy!.
• Headline: Suing Her Label, Not Retiring: Carly Simon Won’t Go Gently. Impact: Carly Simon's lawsuit against her label led to a revolution in the music industry, where artists started taking control of their own narratives. The phrase 'I'm not going down without a fight' became the industry's new anthem.. Fact: Carly Simon's songs have been known to evoke strong feelings, but her legal battles reveal that even rockstars can't escape the drama of contract disputes. Plot twist: they’re all inspired by her life..