DECEMBER 1, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Farewell to Robin Williams in Museum Finale. Impact: Robin Williams' last performance not only reminded us of his incredible talent but also inadvertently raised the bar for future 'last hurrah' films. Now every actor is left wondering how to top that final bow without a spotlight.. Fact: Did you know that Robin Williams improvised so much in his roles that he probably had entire films in his head that we’ll never see? Talk about a treasure trove of missed opportunities..
• Headline: Thanksgiving Weekend Sales Decline Trends. Impact: The decline in Thanksgiving weekend sales sparked a movement where people actually reflected on what they were thankful for rather than how many TVs they could buy. Imagine a world where consumerism takes a backseat to gratitude – wild, right?. Fact: Did you know 'Black Friday' sales are named after the day stores go from being in the red to the black? It’s ironic considering it’s usually consumers who end up in the red after maxing out their credit cards..
• Headline: When the Forces of Media Disruption Hit Home. Impact: The internet's disruption of traditional media was like throwing a rock into a pond, except the pond was full of journalists and the rock was a meme. Now everyone thinks they can be a journalist, and we all know how that turned out.. Fact: Did you know that before the internet, journalists were considered the gatekeepers of information? Now they're just another group trying to get noticed in the cacophony of cat videos and conspiracy theories..
• Headline: Boehner Uses New Mandate to Muffle Talk of a Shutdown. Impact: Boehner's attempts to muffle talk of a shutdown led to a never-ending cycle of political maneuvering, ensuring that future generations would inherit a world where politicians mastered the art of 'let's avoid that conversation' like it was an Olympic sport.. Fact: Did you know that 'political mandate' is just a fancy way of saying 'we're going to ignore the real issues until they go away'? Spoiler alert: they never do..