NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hidden Art Beneath the City Streets. Impact: Had the Underbelly Project not happened, perhaps subway art would have remained confined to mediocre bathroom graffiti. Who knows, the world might have been deprived of the next Banksy, or worse, we could have been stuck with a lot of boring ads for pizza.. Fact: Did you know that graffiti is considered a crime? But when it’s underground art, suddenly it’s 'avant-garde' and 'edgy.' Talk about an underground economy!.
• Headline: Final Arguments in Congress Control Race. Impact: This event led to countless debates about political strategies, causing a ripple effect of campaign slogans that would eventually inspire cringe-worthy social media hashtags for generations. #VoteOrElse.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'control of Congress' sounds way cooler than it actually is? It's basically just a really fancy way of saying 'who gets to decide the pizza toppings at the office.'.
• Headline: Rally to Restore Sanity Overview. Impact: Jon Stewart's reluctance to take a stand here paved the way for decades of comedians who think simply critiquing the news is a substitute for actual journalism. Thanks, Jon, for the rise of the 'funny' pundit.. Fact: Did you know that opening fire on the news media is frowned upon unless you’re doing it with satire? It’s a fine line between comedy and contempt..
• Headline: Boehner Offers G.O.P. for 2010 Version of Change. Impact: Boehner's quest for change highlights the cyclical nature of politics, where 'change' is just another way to say 'more of the same' with a new coat of paint. Expect a fresh look with the same old smell.. Fact: Did you know that after 18 years in Congress, 'running against Washington' is basically like a fish complaining about water? It’s all they’ve ever known!.