APRIL 15, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Elena Kagan's Path to the Supreme Court. Impact: Elena Kagan's style in court led to a series of judicial decisions that inadvertently inspired a new fashion trend among lawyers. Suddenly, the courtroom became the new runway, where everyone wore 'judicial chic'—a mix of robes and designer suits. Who knew a Supreme Court justice could influence haute couture?. Fact: Did you know that Kagan once argued that the law should be like a good pair of shoes? If it doesn't fit, you're going to trip over it in public!.
• Headline: Toyota Addresses GX 460 Issues Swiftly. Impact: Toyota’s swift action on the GX 460 problem set a precedent that led to every automotive company adopting the motto 'We fix things before they blow up!' This paved the way for a future where car recalls became as common as your neighbor's unsolicited advice.. Fact: Did you know that Toyota's decision to act quickly was the first step towards their creation of a new superhero? They call him 'The Accelerating Avenger,' who saves drivers from sticky situations—literally..
• Headline: The Social Migration of Derek Blasberg. Impact: Derek Blasberg’s rise in social circles created a ripple effect that led to an explosion of influencers declaring themselves 'socially important.' This eventually caused a social media saturation that made the term 'important' completely meaningless.. Fact: Did you know that 'socially important' was once a term reserved for things like, I don't know, world leaders? Now it includes anyone who can take a decent selfie with a latte..
• Headline: Rough Start for Big Name in Conn. Senate Race. Impact: Richard Blumenthal’s rusty start in the Senate race led to a nationwide trend of politicians hiring personal trainers to avoid showing any signs of political flab. This led to an unexpected boom in the fitness industry, as politicians turned into the fittest group of people to never run marathons.. Fact: Did you know that Blumenthal's rustiness was so pronounced that it inspired a new fitness program called 'Politician Boot Camp'? Participants learn how to dodge tough questions while doing squats!.
• Headline: Two Experts on Manhattan Primates. Impact: The eclectic mix of characters in Manhattan led to the creation of a new reality show called 'Primate Paradise' where everyone thinks they’re the star, but really, it's just a bunch of hipsters trying to out-weird each other. Ratings soared, proving that bizarre is the new normal.. Fact: Did you know that an actual game guide once tried to lead a group of New Yorkers on a safari through the city? Turns out, they were more interested in hunting for brunch spots than wild animals..