SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rise of the Bed Intruder Song. Impact: This catchy little ditty about a bed intruder led to a proliferation of amateur musicians thinking they could turn their 15 seconds of fame into a career, which eventually resulted in the birth of countless viral sensations and the inevitable decline of actual talent in pop music.. Fact: The 'Bed Intruder Song' was so popular that it made Antoine Dodson a household name. Too bad he probably couldn't cash in on the fame as much as he should have!.
• Headline: The Tea Party's Impact on the GOP. Impact: The Tea Party's rise led to a schism in the Republican Party that set the stage for modern-day political circus acts, where yelling is often prioritized over actual policy discussion. Thanks for that, guys!. Fact: The Tea Party is like that wild relative at a family reunion—everyone loves a good story, but no one knows how to handle them when they start shouting about the founding fathers..
• Headline: Some See a Ploy as Craigslist Blocks Sex Ads. Impact: Craigslist's ban on sex ads triggered a chain reaction of people getting creative with their dating lives, resulting in a sudden spike in awkward Tinder profiles and a rise in 'alternative' dating apps that are just a cover for awkward encounters.. Fact: Craigslist: where you can find anything from a used toaster to a 'slightly used' human being. Guess they just decided to focus on the toaster business..
• Headline: Even Hit Like ‘Kick-Ass’ Can Seem Like Miss at Debut. Impact: The initial flop of 'Kick-Ass' inspired filmmakers everywhere to embrace the 'slow burn' model, leading to a series of movies that would take a decade to find their audience—if they even do. Who knew all it took was a mediocre debut to create a cult classic?. Fact: It's funny how a film can go from 'flop' to 'cult classic' faster than you can say 'box office disappointment.' Who’s laughing now, bloggers?.