APRIL 16, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Nance: A Burlesque Tale Unveiled. Impact: Nathan Lane’s performance inspired a whole generation of actors to explore their tortured souls, leading to an uptick in dramatic monologues at dinner parties. Now, everyone thinks they’re a star after one too many glasses of wine.. Fact: Fun fact: Burlesque shows were once banned in many places for being too scandalous. Now, they’re just another Saturday night for your average bachelorette party!.
• Headline: Delayed Justice in a Murder Case. Impact: This case opened the floodgates for discussions about justice reform, leading to a societal obsession with true crime podcasts. Now, everyone thinks they’re a detective and can solve cases from their couch.. Fact: Did you know that waiting for trial can sometimes take longer than the actual trial itself? Talk about the world’s longest game of 'Guess What Happened!'.
• Headline: U.S. Engaged in Torture After 9/11, Review Concludes. Impact: This revelation sent shockwaves through global politics, resulting in an increased number of spy novels and conspiracy theories. Thanks to this, every book club has at least one person who thinks they know the secrets of the universe.. Fact: It’s fascinating that many of the programs deemed ‘enhanced interrogation’ were actually just bad ideas dressed up in military jargon. If only they had just asked for better coffee instead!.
• Headline: An Unbowed Goldman Reports Profit Growth, but Caution Remains. Impact: Goldman Sachs’ relentless pursuit of profits prompted other banks to follow suit, resulting in an influx of financial jargon that has now become the second-most spoken language in corporate America, right after ‘Buzzword.’. Fact: Did you know that Goldman Sachs has been around since 1869? That’s a lot of time to perfect the art of looking unbothered while the rest of us panic!.