DECEMBER 12, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: China's Graduates Face Job Market Challenges. Impact: This mass of underemployed graduates eventually leads to a surge in TikTok videos of people showing their degree certificates as they work in factories. Who knew that a Bachelor’s in Philosophy would come in handy for a career in assembling smartphones?. Fact: Did you know that in China, the term 'job market' is often used synonymously with 'where dreams go to die'?.
• Headline: Biden's Rising Influence During Presidency. Impact: Biden's increased influence leads to the unexpected creation of a new political strategy: 'The Biden Shuffle'—a dance move that involves lots of talking and very little actual decision-making. It becomes a viral sensation!. Fact: Did you know that ‘playing a bigger role’ in politics often just means getting better at dodging questions?.
• Headline: Roof Falls In, Sending the Giants’ Game to Detroit. Impact: The roof collapse leads to the development of a new sport: Indoor Outdoor Football, where the game can be played in any conditions, or lack thereof. It's wildly popular until someone realizes it makes watching the games utterly confusing.. Fact: Did you know that this incident sparked a new trend of teams scheduling games at locations with questionable structural integrity? Safety first, right?.
• Headline: A Playfully Roasted Old Chestnut. Impact: The revival of 'The Hard Nut' inspires a wave of irreverent interpretations of classic performances that culminate in a show called 'Nutcracker: The Musical', where sugarplum fairies rock out on electric guitars!. Fact: Did you know that 'Nutcracker' has been performed so many times it now qualifies as a national treasure? You know, like that weird uncle that shows up at Thanksgiving..