SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Unexpected Choice in Banking Lobbying. Impact: Tim Pawlenty's appointment marks the point where bankers realized they could just hire any politician with a pulse. This led to the creation of a new sport called 'Lobbyist Roulette,' where they spin a wheel to pick their next representative. Spoiler alert: they always land on 'More Deregulation'.. Fact: Did you know that the revolving door in Washington, D.C. is so fast, it could win a gold medal in the next Olympics? It's practically a sport!.
• Headline: Runway Mishaps: A Hidden Danger in Aviation. Impact: The runway mishaps led to the invention of the 'Runway Safety Dance,' a viral sensation among pilots and ground crew alike, who now use interpretive dance to communicate their intentions. No one really knows if it works yet, but at least it’s entertaining.. Fact: Did you know that the odds of a plane crash caused by runway miscommunication is about the same as winning the lottery? But hey, at least you won't have to share your winnings with the other passengers!.
• Headline: She’s Old and Faded; He’s Young and Trapped. Impact: The revival of 'Sweet Bird of Youth' became a cultural touchstone that inspired a wave of theater productions featuring aging actresses and confused young men, leading to a new genre: 'Awkward Age Gap Drama'. Hollywood is still trying to figure out how to cash in on it.. Fact: Did you know that Tennessee Williams originally wrote this play to highlight societal issues? Now it's mostly a reminder that no one escapes the 'young and trapped' phase—unless you’re in a Netflix series..