MAY 16, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Posada's Apology After Controversial Decision. Impact: Posada's public apology not only mended his relationship with Girardi but also kickstarted an entire movement of athletes apologizing for the smallest infractions. By 2025, athletes were sending out automated apologies for every missed shot, leading to a generation of overly polite sports.. Fact: Apologizing in sports is now a fine art. In fact, there’s a secret training camp in the Catskills where athletes learn the perfect tone and body language for a sincere-sounding apology!.
• Headline: Money Troubles Take Personal Toll in Greece. Impact: Greece’s financial struggles reverberated through Europe, leading to the rise of couch-surfing as a viable form of travel. This ultimately resulted in the creation of a new European Union initiative promoting 'Staycation Destinations' to help locals rediscover their hometowns after they sold all their belongings.. Fact: Greece's economic crisis led to a spike in the popularity of ouzo, which, funnily enough, is a drink that makes you forget your financial troubles… at least until the hangover kicks in..
• Headline: Cuts Could Stall Sluggish Courts at Every Turn. Impact: The cutbacks in the court system turned out to be a masterclass in procrastination, leading to a nationwide trend of just not showing up for responsibilities. This eventually inspired a series of self-help books titled 'The Art of Delaying Justice: How to Be Late to Everything.'. Fact: Did you know that the legal system is often referred to as 'the slowest form of justice'? At this rate, they should just rename it to 'The Waiting Game,' and offer popcorn to spectators..