FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: 3-D Imagery Innovates Met Opera Production. Impact: If opera-goers had to wear 3-D glasses, they might have started a trend of viewing live performances like they were in an amusement park. Imagine a world where Shakespeare was performed in 4D, complete with smells and wind machines. We could have had 'Macbeth: The Roller Coaster'!. Fact: The last time someone tried to watch a show without special effects, they ended up with a ticket for a Shakespearean tragedy. Talk about a horror show!.
• Headline: Public Eating Trend Among Actresses. Impact: The trend of actresses eating on camera may have led to a culinary revolution, where meal sizes were determined by an Oscar nomination. Imagine a world where the bigger the meal, the bigger the role. Breakfast at Tiffany's would be a buffet!. Fact: Before DIPE, the only thing actresses consumed in public were gallons of regret and a few pretentious quotes..
• Headline: Impact of 2012 Olympics on Exercise Rates. Impact: The failure of the 2012 Olympics to motivate England to get off the couch might have inspired an entire generation to embrace the art of procrastination. Who knew that lounging would become the new national pastime?. Fact: In a shocking twist, the only thing that spurred people into action post-Olympics was the 'Netflix and chill' campaign. Talk about a gold medal for laziness!.
• Headline: The Perfect Menu. Now Change It.. Impact: If Grant Achatz's restaurant had transformed every three months, it could have started a global trend where chefs would have to reinvent their menus faster than tech companies release new smartphones. Welcome to the 'Next Best Thing' dining experience!. Fact: Changing menus every three months means that diners have to come back often, or risk missing out on that 'one dish' that would make them Instagram famous. No pressure!.
• Headline: For Egypt, a Fresh Start, With Cities. Impact: Egypt's struggle with urbanization may have led to a romanticized view of rural life, inspiring an entire movement of hipsters who sought to 'get back to nature'—which, let’s face it, is usually just code for wanting to post more selfies in fields.. Fact: In a world where cities are growing, Egypt decided that less concrete jungle and more actual jungle was the way to go... Good luck finding Wi-Fi in that oasis!.