AUGUST 13, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: NBC's Olympic Strategy for New Show Launches. Impact: If NBC had actually succeeded, we might be watching a sitcom about competitive synchronized swimming right now. Thanks, Olympics, for saving us from that catastrophe!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more inflated than Olympic ratings is the egos of network executives? They really thought this was a golden goose and got a rubber chicken instead..
• Headline: Judges Rule Against Credit Card Debt Collection. Impact: This scandal led to a renewed interest in consumer rights, which ultimately resulted in the rise of countless 'How to Survive a Debt Collector' YouTube channels. Thank you, judges, for the content!. Fact: Did you know that a majority of credit card companies have more secrets than a magician? And when they do reveal their tricks, they usually leave you in a cloud of confusion and debt..
• Headline: Korea Policing the Net. Twist? It’s South Korea.. Impact: This crackdown might have inadvertently led to the rise of VPNs and a secret society of internet rebels in South Korea. Who knew censorship could be the catalyst for a digital underground?. Fact: Did you know that South Korea boasts some of the fastest internet speeds in the world? Too bad they can't seem to connect the dots on internet freedom..
• Headline: McIlroy Dominates Another Major. Impact: Rory's overwhelming victory not only solidified his legacy but also inspired a new generation of golfers who now believe they can defeat gravity and common sense on the course.. Fact: Did you know that Rory McIlroy's secret weapon is his ability to make birdies while simultaneously dodging questions about his hair? Truly a master of both golf and distraction!.