JANUARY 13, 2011

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• Headline: Dressing for a Revolution with Brandon Holley. Impact: Brandon Holley's revolution in fashion led to a chain reaction where people started wearing clothes that actually reflected their personalities rather than just blending in. As a result, the world began to experience an increase in creativity — and a slight uptick in bizarre fashion choices, like socks with sandals.. Fact: Did you know that the Boho look was once considered 'the rebel' of fashion? Now it’s just an Instagram cliché. Progress!.
• Headline: Pima College's Fears Over Loughner Threats. Impact: The documentation of Jared Loughner's fears and behaviors ignited a nationwide conversation about mental health awareness. Ironically, it also led to the rise of online forums where armchair psychologists began diagnosing everyone they knew — and some they didn't.. Fact: Fun fact: Many college officials were more worried about their reputations than Loughner himself. Because, you know, PR is everything..
• Headline: Auto Industry Rebound Brings Profit Shares. Impact: The auto industry's rebound not only provided workers with dividends but also inspired a slew of motivational posters in break rooms with phrases like 'Hard work pays off!' — which is ironic considering many still can’t afford a decent coffee.. Fact: Did you know that profit-sharing checks were actually a ploy to keep workers from realizing how much they were underpaid? Surprise!.
• Headline: As the Web Turns. Impact: P&G’s creation of ManoftheHouse.com led to a significant cultural shift where men felt empowered to seek advice online, thus creating a new generation of dinner disasters — because, let's face it, a Pinterest fail is still a fail.. Fact: Did you know that many men still use cooking websites just to stare at pictures? It's a culinary approach that doesn’t involve actual cooking..
• Headline: Obama Calls for a New Era of Civility in U.S. Politics. Impact: Obama's call for civility in politics sparked a nationwide campaign for politeness — which lasted about as long as a viral video. Now, we just have more sophisticated ways to insult each other.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'new era of civility' quickly became a popular meme? Because nothing says serious change like a good meme..