MAY 8, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: SUV Market Resurgence Amid Downsizing Trend. Impact: The resurgence of the used S.U.V. market led to an unexpected boom in the 'Big Gas Guzzler' industry. Who knew that consumers would suddenly forget about climate change just because they can fit their entire extended family AND a hot tub in their vehicle?. Fact: Did you know that S.U.V.s were once referred to as 'sport utility vehicles'? Because nothing says 'sporty' like driving a block to pick up takeout..
• Headline: Perfectly Mismatched Film Chemistry. Impact: This film led to a generation of 'mismatched' rom-coms, where every awkward pairing became a cliché. Now, we have a world where opposites attract in ways that are somehow still predictable.. Fact: Fun fact: Topher Grace's character is the perfect blend of 'charming' and 'irritating'—a combination that has become a staple in Hollywood's formula for romantic leads..
• Headline: Biden's Challenge in Supporting Role. Impact: Biden's struggle to play nice in the political sandbox set the stage for future politicians to realize that being blunt is not always in vogue. Who knew diplomacy required a filter?. Fact: Did you know that Joe Biden once said, 'I have never been more optimistic about America's future'? This was well before he realized he would need to moderate his enthusiasm about every political meeting..
• Headline: Steering Murdoch in Scandal, Klein Put School Goals Aside. Impact: Klein's choice to prioritize scandal management over education led to a domino effect in the media world, where education reform became synonymous with 'what happens when you ignore the obvious.'. Fact: Did you know that Rupert Murdoch's scandals have been more consistent than most people's morning coffee routines? At this point, he should consider a career in reality television..
• Headline: AMC Said to Be Talking to Chinese Buyer. Impact: This potential sale sparked a trend of merging cultures in cinema, leading to the bizarre yet inevitable creation of movies where dragons battle giant robots while eating popcorn—because why not?. Fact: Fun fact: The last time AMC sold, it was for a price that could have bought a small country. Just think, all that popcorn could have been a national snack!.