FEBRUARY 6, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Undercover Boss's Impact. Impact: The rise of 'Undercover Boss' led to a massive increase in corporate lip service, resulting in a generation of employees believing their bosses actually cared about their well-being. Spoiler: they didn't.. Fact: Did you know that 'Undercover Boss' was actually created to distract employees from the fact that their bosses were often under-covering the truth about pay raises?.
• Headline: Melba Toast Bakery Moves to North Carolina. Impact: The death of the Bronx toast bakery not only left 200 people jobless but also inspired the rise of artisanal gluten-free snacks, which would eventually dominate hipster cafes everywhere. Because who doesn't want to pay $7 for a kale chip?. Fact: Fun fact: Melba toast was named after the Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, who probably never knew her name would become synonymous with job loss and gluten-free guilt..
• Headline: Funding Challenges at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Impact: As parks began relying on private money, they inadvertently paved the way for the rise of 'pay-per-play' parks. Soon, your local playground might charge you for swings while offering VIP access to the slide.. Fact: Did you know that Brooklyn Bridge Park was once envisioned as a free public space until someone realized they could monetize 'nature' and 'community' instead?.
• Headline: Amour and Song Return to Marseille Waterfront. Impact: The revival of 'Fanny' on the Marseille waterfront reintroduced the world to the power of song. Little did they know, this would lead to a global trend of musical adaptations, resulting in the Broadway version of 'The Life of a Pencil' in 2035.. Fact: Did you know that 'Fanny' is considered a classic? Which is ironic, given that most people can't remember the last time they actually saw a classic in the wild..
• Headline: The New Math on Campus. Impact: The skewed dating culture on campus led to a new era of dating apps specifically tailored for women who were tired of swiping left on men who couldn't count to three. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'new math' actually refers to the number of dates women must go on to find one decent guy in a sea of 'what's your sign?' enthusiasts..