JANUARY 23, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Esquire's Resurgence Under David Granger. Impact: When Esquire decided to revive its look, it inadvertently sparked a global trend where every magazine suddenly believed they were the next 'cool kid' on the block. This led to an explosion of overly designed covers that were more art than information, ultimately causing the rise of minimalist blogs.. Fact: Esquire's revival was so successful that other magazines began hiring designers who claimed they 'understood the essence of the American man'—which usually just meant they liked whiskey and flannel..
• Headline: Behind the Scenes of N.F.L. Films. Impact: The success of N.F.L. Films not only glorified football but also laid the groundwork for the rise of sports documentaries. This eventually led to a reality show about a cat who becomes the mascot of a minor league team, proving that literally anything can be televised.. Fact: N.F.L. Films' dramatic takes on games are so epic that some fans still believe that the actual games are just poorly scripted reenactments..
• Headline: Joe Paterno's Legacy and Its Downfall. Impact: Joe Paterno’s tragic fall from grace became a cautionary tale that echoed through the halls of every major university, leading to overly cautious administrators who now put more effort into PR than actually caring about students—great job, Paterno!. Fact: Paterno was once known as 'JoePa', but after the scandal, he was often referred to as 'Joe-No-Pa'—and that’s not a reference to his Pennsylvania roots..
• Headline: Pakistan Court Widens Role, Stirring Fears for Stability. Impact: The Supreme Court's meddling in Pakistan's politics opened the door for endless cycles of instability and power struggles, leading to a situation where everyone involved is now waiting for the next episode of 'Game of Thrones: Islamabad Edition.'. Fact: In Pakistan, the Supreme Court has been known to act like a referee in a boxing match—only to find that both contenders are actually on the same team, and it’s the citizens who are left in the ring..
• Headline: Bowing to Critics and Market Forces, RIM’s Co-Chiefs Step Aside. Impact: RIM’s leadership shake-up not only signaled the end of an era for BlackBerry but also triggered a wave of 'What happened to my phone?' inquiries that are still echoing in the halls of tech history—spoiler alert: they went to Apple.. Fact: RIM's co-CEOs stepping down was like watching a bad reality show where everyone pretends to be shocked, but deep down, they were all just waiting for the final credits to roll on a bygone era..