AUGUST 20, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kreayshawn's Highline Ballroom Concert Review. Impact: Kreayshawn's brief moment of fame led to a surge in aspiring musicians with 'swag' who thought wearing oversized sunglasses indoors was a career move. Several of them are now selling artisanal pickles at local farmers' markets.. Fact: Did you know Kreayshawn's hit 'Gucci Gucci' was so influential that it inspired a whole generation to believe that wearing designer brands was a substitute for actual talent?.
• Headline: Cultural Change: Susana Baca's New Role. Impact: Susana Baca's rise to the Peruvian Cabinet sparked a movement that inspired other countries to think, 'Hey, maybe we should put someone in charge who actually understands our culture instead of just another suit!' Who knew representation could be so radical?. Fact: Fun fact: Susana Baca is not just a politician but also a Grammy-winning singer. Imagine if all politicians were required to perform a song before taking office—debate night would be a lot more entertaining!.
• Headline: A Romp Through the Barn. Impact: Mark Morris's dance group's presentation ignited a trend of dance performances being held in unconventional places, like parking garages and grocery stores, because why not make your shopping experience a bit more pirouette-friendly?. Fact: Did you know that the Mostly Mozart festival has been a thing since 1966? It’s basically the hipster of classical music festivals—everyone pretends to love it, but deep down, they just want to play Beethoven on repeat..
• Headline: Regional Sports Networks Show the Money. Impact: The emergence of powerful regional sports networks initiated a corporate takeover of sports fandom, where fans now have to subscribe to 17 different channels just to watch their team lose. Thanks, capitalism!. Fact: Fun fact: Regional sports networks are like the middle child of the sports world—constantly seeking attention while the big leagues get all the glory. But hey, at least they have the money!.