JULY 6, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Djokovic Triumphs at Dramatic Wimbledon Final. Impact: Djokovic's win not only solidified his status as a tennis legend but also inadvertently inspired a generation of kids to take up tennis, leading to an unexpected global surge in racquet sales. Somewhere, a racquet factory owner is planning his retirement in the Caribbean.. Fact: Did you know that tennis racquets have evolved more than political ideologies? At least they don't argue on Twitter..
• Headline: London Theater Journal Highlights Notable Revivals. Impact: The revival of these plays triggered an unexpected renaissance in musical theater, leading to a bizarre future where every historical event is turned into a Broadway show. Yes, I can totally see 'The Great Depression: The Musical' becoming a hit.. Fact: Did you know that 'Miss Saigon' has been performed so many times that if you stacked all the tickets sold, they would reach the International Space Station? Okay, I might be exaggerating, but you get the point..
• Headline: Few Fireworks for ‘Tammy’ and Weekend Box Office. Impact: The lackluster box office for 'Tammy' sent shockwaves through Hollywood, leading studios to believe that maybe, just maybe, audiences were tired of watching the same comedic formula. This eventually led to a golden age of originality… or at least we can hope.. Fact: Did you know that the Fourth of July weekend box office is about as predictable as a cat on a hot tin roof? You think you know what will happen, but in the end, it just jumps off and runs away..
• Headline: Rethinking a Spurned Landmark. Impact: The proposal to preserve the Brutalist building ignited a nationwide debate about architectural tastes, resulting in an unexpected rise in hipster coffee shops with exposed brick and ironic decor. Who knew preservation could lead to more artisanal lattes?. Fact: Did you know that Brutalism is like the ugly sweater of architecture? Some people love it, and others just pretend to enjoy it at family gatherings..