JANUARY 24, 2010

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• Headline: Brooklyn's Insightful Take on Classic Tragedy. Impact: Had Gregory Mosher's production of 'A View From the Bridge' not been so beautifully ordinary, the entire theatrical landscape might have been altered. Perhaps Broadway would now be filled with nothing but interpretative tap dancing on existential crises instead of heartfelt dramas. Thanks, Gregory!. Fact: Did you know that before this production, audiences were so confused by theater that they thought a 'drama' was just a really intense soap opera?.
• Headline: Celebrating Literature at Jaipur Festival. Impact: The Jaipur Literature Festival not only rejuvenated the Indian literary scene but also inadvertently inspired a global trend where people began to attend festivals solely for Instagram photo opportunities, as if reading were a competitive sport.. Fact: Fun fact: The most popular book discussed at the festival is still 'How to Look Smart While Reading a Book.'.
• Headline: Progressive Talk Radio's Resurgence. Impact: The rise of small pockets of progressive talk radio has inadvertently led to the proliferation of hipster coffee shops where patrons sip lattes while debating the merits of socialism versus capitalism – all while ignoring their student loans.. Fact: Ironically, the most listened-to progressive radio show is actually just a loop of people complaining about their Wi-Fi connection..
• Headline: Pie, Then Confession: Madoff Case as Legal Thriller. Impact: The Madoff case turning into a legal thriller shows how the public’s appetite for drama can turn a financial scandal into a binge-worthy series, causing future fraudsters to consider narrative arcs in their schemes. Talk about planning ahead!. Fact: Interestingly, the only thing more thrilling than the Madoff case was the realization that many investors still think 'Ponzi' refers to a type of Italian pastry..
• Headline: G.O.P. Seeks to Widen Field of Play in Fall Elections. Impact: The G.O.P.'s attempt to widen the field for fall elections may have inadvertently set off a chain reaction that led to more candidates running for office than there are actual voters, giving new meaning to the phrase 'vote for the lesser evil.'. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more inflated than the number of candidates is the number of campaign promises nobody intends to keep?.