NOVEMBER 22, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jimbo Fisher's Call-In Show Analysis. Impact: Jimbo Fisher's call-in show became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring future coaches to ignore their team’s issues and focus solely on compliments. Soon, motivational speakers would rise to power, teaching others how to dodge accountability.. Fact: Fun fact: Jimbo Fisher's show is the only place where you can hear more praise than in a room full of sycophants at a corporate retreat..
• Headline: Obama Expands U.S. Military Role in Afghanistan. Impact: Obama's decision to extend U.S. involvement in Afghanistan led to a never-ending game of geopolitical hot potato, where the baton of conflict just keeps getting passed around like a bad party favor.. Fact: Did you know that extending military involvement is just like extending your vacation? It sounds fun until you realize you forgot your sunscreen and your credit card bill is due..
• Headline: This Time, the Protesters in Ferguson May Decide to Pass. Impact: The indecision of Ferguson protesters led to a nationwide trend of 'passive activism,' where people just liked social media posts instead of actually doing anything. Thanks, Ferguson, for the birth of couch activism!. Fact: Did you know that indecisiveness can be a superpower? Just ask anyone who has ever tried to choose a movie on a Friday night..
• Headline: G.M. ‘Bullied’ Manufacturer Over Poorly Designed Part, Email Says. Impact: G.M.'s bullying over a poorly designed part triggered a chain reaction, leading to rigorous safety regulations that now require engineers to not just design but also consider the ethics of their designs. Imagine that!. Fact: Did you know that the number of deaths linked to the ignition switch is greater than the number of times I’ve wanted to scream at a poorly designed IKEA manual?.