NOVEMBER 8, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Decline of TV Viewing Parties. Impact: As millennials traded their couches for laptops, they inadvertently paved the way for a future where social interactions would be replaced by Zoom calls and binge-watching alone, leading to an epidemic of socially awkward cats with millions of YouTube followers.. Fact: Did you know that communal TV viewing was once a bonding experience? Now it's just a competition to see who can ignore each other the best while scrolling through their phones..
• Headline: Fast Track to Save Detroit's Future. Impact: The swift financial rescue of Detroit not only saved a city but also inspired countless future 'get-rich-quick' schemes involving mysterious backroom deals—who knew that the fate of a city could hinge on a good PowerPoint presentation?. Fact: Fun fact: Detroit's bankruptcy was so monumental that even the ghosts of former auto workers were like, 'Wow, we could have seen this coming!'.
• Headline: Cardinals’ Bruce Arians Took Long Route to Top N.F.L. Job. Impact: Bruce Arians' long and winding journey to the top of the NFL coaching ranks inspired countless underdogs everywhere to keep chasing their dreams—because if a guy can take 30 years to get a promotion, surely you can find your car keys someday.. Fact: Fun fact: Bruce Arians is proof that sometimes it's not about how you start, but how long you can avoid adult responsibilities before finally succeeding..
• Headline: Wearing Your Failures on Your Sleeve. Impact: The trend of wearing entrepreneurial failures as badges of honor led to the rise of a new fashion line, 'Flop Chic,' where every item comes with a failure story, making it the hottest trend for hipsters who find pride in their lack of success.. Fact: Did you know the first-ever start-up failure was probably just a guy trying to sell pet rocks? Spoiler: it didn't take off. But hey, at least he learned something!.