NOVEMBER 15, 2011

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• Headline: Qatar's Role in Arab Political Dynamics. Impact: Qatar's newfound political swagger set off a chain reaction, leading to future world leaders adopting Napoleon costumes at diplomatic events, making summits much more entertaining but slightly confusing.. Fact: Qatar's size is about the same as Connecticut, but it seems to have borrowed a page from the 'little guy with a big dream' trope—just without the motivational posters..
• Headline: Students Lose Zeal for Aiding Obama Again. Impact: The waning zeal among students to support Obama led to the creation of the 'I Can't Even' movement, which spread like wildfire, resulting in a generation of individuals who would rather binge-watch than vote.. Fact: The youthful energy that once electrified Obama's campaign has now been replaced by a collective sigh of resignation. It's like they all swapped their 'Yes We Can' shirts for 'Meh, Whatever.'.
• Headline: Where Nothing Is Black and White, or Even Gray. Impact: Thomas Bradshaw's provocative play inspired a wave of experimental theater where audiences were required to wear blindfolds, thus creating a new genre called 'Theater of the Unseen', which ironically became a hit.. Fact: The 1980s were a wild time for art, where misplaced ambitions were practically the norm—much like wearing leg warmers with a business suit. Fashion sense? Optional..