JANUARY 31, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Airlift of Injured Haitians Resumes. Impact: This airlift decision led to the establishment of more robust emergency response protocols. Who knew that a few injured Haitians could lead to a whole new bureaucratic nightmare in Florida hospitals? But hey, at least they got to play the 'who's more overwhelmed' game!. Fact: The only thing more overwhelming than Florida's hospitals during this time was their ability to complain. They should really consider a career in competitive whining..
• Headline: Exploring 'The Privileges' Narratives. Impact: This cryptic story inspired a generation of writers to think that being vague and poetic would get them published. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. But hey, at least they had some beautiful metaphors to wallow in!. Fact: The privileges of being cryptic? You can say anything and call it art! Just don’t expect anyone to understand it..
• Headline: Four Men and a Movement for Change. Impact: This opening spurred a wave of civil rights activism that echoed through the decades. Little did they know, four men at a counter would eventually inspire countless others to step up and demand they too be treated like ordinary human beings. Who would’ve thought simple seating arrangements could change the world?. Fact: The only thing more revolutionary than this sit-in was the amount of coffee consumed during the planning sessions. They really should have considered a barista as a fifth man!.
• Headline: In the Naked Museum: Talking, Thinking, Encountering. Impact: The decision to exhibit no paintings was a bold move that led to an entire trend of 'art without art.' This eventually paved the way for countless minimalist galleries... or as I like to call them, 'Empty Spaces for Deep Thoughts.'. Fact: It turns out that if you clear out a museum, you can charge people to think about art instead of actually seeing it. Genius or just desperate? You decide!.