OCTOBER 28, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Changes to Golf Rules. Impact: This tiny tweak in golf rules caused a global spiral of confusion where suddenly everyone started taking their swings too seriously, leading to the rise of 'Golf Yoga' classes by 2030. Who knew a simple tweak could turn into a full-blown fitness craze?. Fact: Did you know that golf was originally played with a stick and a leather ball filled with feathers? Imagine the fashion statements those players made!.
• Headline: Greece's Debt Rescue: A Critical Review. Impact: The doubts surrounding Greece's debt rescue led to a chain reaction where European leaders began to wear matching 'I Survived a Debt Crisis' t-shirts, sparking a new trend in political fashion statements that persists to this day.. Fact: Did you know that Greece's debt crisis was so bad that it made reality TV shows about financial collapse seem like light-hearted comedies?.
• Headline: Can’t Talk Very Good Your Language. Impact: The cultural confusion presented in 'Chinglish' inspired a new genre of theater where miscommunication became the main act, leading to a worldwide tour of 'Lost in Translation: The Musical'. It turns out, misunderstandings can be quite catchy!. Fact: Did you know that 'Chinglish' was inspired by real-life miscommunicated signs? So if you ever find yourself lost in translation, just remember, you might be sitting on a goldmine of comedy!.
• Headline: For Incoming I.B.M. Chief, Self-Confidence is Rewarded. Impact: Virginia M. Rometty's rise to power sparked a corporate movement where self-confidence became more valuable than actual skills, leading to the rise of 'Corporate Selfie' competitions to prove who can look the most confident while doing absolutely nothing.. Fact: Did you know that I.B.M. stands for 'I Believe in Myself'? Just kidding, but with the right self-confidence, who needs actual qualifications?.