JULY 28, 2013

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• Headline: Bob Dylan's Honky-Tonk Fusion in Hoboken. Impact: Bob Dylan's fusion of honky-tonk and bluesy rock inadvertently inspired generations of artists to explore genres they had no business dabbling in. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have the musical abomination known as country-rap. Thanks, Bob.. Fact: Dylan's influence is so strong that even the mosquitoes in Hoboken sing his songs. It's a real pain during summer..
• Headline: Exploring Father-Son Dynamics in Literature. Impact: David Gilbert's novel about fathers and sons has led to an entire genre of 'dad fiction' where every son has a mysterious past, resulting in a surge of awkward family reunions across the nation. Thanks, literature!. Fact: The phrase 'dad fiction' is actually a genre now, which is just a fancy way of saying 'no one wants to hear about your childhood.'.
• Headline: A Familiar Role for Muslim Brotherhood: Opposition. Impact: As the Muslim Brotherhood’s role evolved, it inadvertently set off a domino effect of political realignments, making it a case study in how opposition can sometimes lead to unexpected alliances. Who would've thought politics could be so complicated?. Fact: The only predictable thing in politics is how unpredictable it is. It's like trying to guess the ending of a terrible movie you've already seen..