AUGUST 14, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hong Kong Incognito: Combat and Cockfights. Impact: The rise of virtual combat and cockfighting in Hong Kong led to a global obsession with gaming realism, ultimately resulting in the creation of a bizarre new sport: competitive couch potatoing, where players compete in gaming marathons while simultaneously consuming snacks. Who knew lethargy could be an official sport?. Fact: Did you know that 'Sleeping Dogs' was actually inspired by a real-life undercover cop? One can only imagine the awkward conversations he had with his family at Thanksgiving!.
• Headline: New Jersey's Youth Driving Restrictions. Impact: Youth driving laws limited double dates, leading to a surge in awkward solo outings. This ultimately resulted in an entire generation who prefers texting over face-to-face conversations, paving the way for the rise of dating apps that require less actual driving and more thumb work.. Fact: Did you know that many teens now consider 'driving' to mean navigating a car from the couch via a video game? A real-life driving test is like, so last century..
• Headline: Municipal Bond Rule Faces Legislative Challenges. Impact: The legislative limbo surrounding municipal bond rules led to a widespread mistrust of financial advisors, culminating in a bizarre trend where people started consulting their dogs for investment advice. Spoiler alert: they still tend to invest in bones.. Fact: Did you know that 'Dodd-Frank' sounds like a character from a bad Western? 'Well, Dodd-Frank, the outlaw of Wall Street, is back in town!'.
• Headline: Medicare Rises as Prime Election Issue. Impact: Medicare's rise as an election issue not only sparked fierce debates but also led to the invention of the 'Medicare Bingo' game, where voters cross off phrases like 'entitlement' and 'fiscal responsibility' as candidates speak. Winning meant receiving a lifetime supply of anti-aging cream.. Fact: Did you know that Florida is the only state where retirees can vote while simultaneously sunbathing? Talk about multitasking!.