SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: UBS Faces Cultural Crisis Amid Scandals. Impact: The UBS scandal triggered a chain reaction of rogue cultures in banks worldwide, leading to a new wave of banking 'reality' shows where viewers could vote on which executives should be fired for poor decisions. Spoiler alert: they all get fired.. Fact: UBS has become so synonymous with scandal that if you mention 'rogue culture,' people might think you're referring to an indie band instead of banking practices!.
• Headline: Red Sox Struggle Despite Wild-Card Lead. Impact: The Red Sox's miserable September became a rallying cry for fans, who began to believe in the theory of reverse psychology; thus, they started wearing socks on their heads, believing it would bring good luck. This trend caught on so much that it became a fashion statement.. Fact: Did you know that wearing socks on your head is scientifically proven to confuse the opposing team? Just kidding, but it might distract from your team's performance!.
• Headline: In Time of Scrimping, Fun Stuff Is Still Selling. Impact: Consumers splurging on fun stuff while scrimping on essentials created a bizarre economy where inflatable unicorns became a staple in households, thereby leading to a shortage of essential goods. Unicorns are fun, but they don't pay the bills!. Fact: Did you know that 'fun stuff' has been scientifically proven to be 27% more enjoyable when purchased on credit? Who knew living beyond your means could be so exhilarating?.