FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Daytime Talk Show Transformation. Impact: After Oprah's departure, a chain reaction of mediocre talk shows emerged, leading to the eventual rise of influencers who would dominate social media. Oprah's absence created a void that would be filled by people discussing their skincare routines instead of meaningful topics. Good job, universe!. Fact: Did you know that after Oprah left the scene, the world collectively decided to take a nap instead? It's true; ratings for daytime TV plummeted into a deep sleep..
• Headline: China-US Movie Trade Expansion. Impact: This agreement paved the way for the avalanche of 3-D remakes that would soon clutter our cinema experience. You can thank this pact for the endless sequels and reboots that now plague our screens, because who needs original ideas when you can just put glasses on everything?. Fact: Fun fact: At this point, the number of 3-D films produced has outnumbered the number of original plots in Hollywood. It's all about the visuals, folks!.
• Headline: Pressure, Chinese and Foreign, Drives Changes at Foxconn. Impact: Foxconn's decision to raise wages brought attention to labor practices that would reverberate across the tech industry, leading to increased scrutiny and occasional public outrage. Who knew that raising pay could spark a global conversation about worker rights? It’s almost like people care about money!. Fact: Fun fact: Foxconn's factories have been known to resemble small cities, and not in the 'happy little worker paradise' way. Think more dystopian than Disney..