JULY 14, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Predatory Practices in Student Loan Help. Impact: The predatory practices of student loan companies led to an uprising of disillusioned graduates who inevitably became the social media influencers of tomorrow. Their memes about crushing debt and ramen noodle diets sparked a new trend in minimalist living, which ironically led to a nationwide shortage of instant noodles.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'student debt' is actually just a euphemism for 'financially crippling your future'?.
• Headline: Mississippi's Turbulent Political Landscape. Impact: The tragic events surrounding the Mississippi Tea Party founder triggered a wild series of conspiracy theories that eventually resulted in a new genre of political thriller novels. These novels, however, were mostly just about people sitting around and arguing over coffee.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Tea Party' originally referred to a fun gathering until it became synonymous with political chaos? Thanks, history!.
• Headline: Brazil's World Cup Hosting Triumph. Impact: Brazil's loss on the field inspired a wave of creative expression, leading to the birth of an entire sub-genre of music: 'World Cup Sadness'. This genre eventually turned into a viral sensation, leading to a dance craze that swept through Brazil and ended up in dance studios worldwide.. Fact: Did you know that Brazil is home to the most beautiful beaches, yet they still can’t seem to win when it really counts? Talk about a tragic irony!.
• Headline: After Lapses, C.D.C. Admits a Lax Culture at Labs. Impact: The CDC’s admission of a lax culture led to an unexpected increase in public trust in homeopathy, which in turn fueled a rise in essential oil sales. Eventually, the market for 'anti-virus' lavender oil skyrocketed, resulting in a bizarre yet lucrative wellness industry.. Fact: Did you know that the CDC once had a 'no-fun' policy? Clearly, they decided safety first and fun last was the way to go until it backfired spectacularly..
• Headline: USA Today Goes Viral. Impact: The viral success of USA Today led to a massive influx of poorly researched content across all platforms, resulting in a global competition to see who could create the most outrageous headline. This eventually culminated in a reality show where contestants wrote headlines while blindfolded.. Fact: Did you know that 'going viral' used to mean something completely different before the internet? It was more about actual viruses, like the flu, and less about trending cat videos..